To rid something of pests like insects or rodents through treatment or removal.
From dis- (remove) + infest (from Latin infestare, to harass or attack). This term developed in the 19th century alongside pest control practices.
Disinfestation is different from disinfection—one fights microscopic germs, the other fights visible pests like cockroaches or mice!
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