Infestation

 ( Pests ) 

Infestation is the state of being invaded or overrun by pests or . It can also refer to the actual organisms living on or within a host.

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Terminology In general, the term "infestation" refers to parasitic diseases caused by such as (i.e. , , and louse) and , but excluding (except) conditions caused by protozoa, fungi, bacteria, and ,

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which are called .

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External and internal Infestations can be classified as either external or internal with regard to the parasites' location in relation to the host.

External or ectoparasitic infestation is a condition in which organisms live primarily on the surface of the host (though porocephaliasis can penetrate viscerally) and includes those involving Mite, tick infestation, head lice and Cimex.

An internal (or endoparasite) infestation is a condition in which organisms live within the host and includes those involving worms (though swimmer's itch stays near the surface).

Sometimes, the term "infestation" is reserved for external ectoparasitic infestations while the term infection refers to internal endoparasitic conditions.

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See also

• Pest control

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External links

• Introduction to Anaerobic Soil Disinfestation as a Fumigant Alternative
• New technique predicts risk of plant disease and infestation

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