Invasive Species Vocabulary

noun an invasion or attack, especially a sudden or brief one

• The military incursion into the disputed territory was met with international condemnation.
• The incursion by the neighbors' dog into our yard caused quite a commotion.
• The incursion of paparazzi into the celebrity's private event was totally uncalled for.
• His incursion into the world of politics was unexpected but well-received by the public.

verb to inhabit or overrun in numbers large enough to be harmful or unpleasant

• The building was infested with termites, causing extensive damage to the structure.
• I heard that the old house down the street is infested with rats.
• Dude, that place is totally infested with bugs. It's gross.
• Negative thoughts can infest your mind if you don't actively work to combat them.

adjective causing annoyance or nuisance; harmful or destructive

• The pestiferous insects were causing damage to the crops.
• Those pestiferous bugs are really annoying.
• I can't stand those pestiferous critters!
• The pestiferous rumors spread like wildfire throughout the town.

noun African swallowwort - a type of plant belonging to the genus Cynanchum, known for its invasive nature and toxicity to livestock.

• The african swallowwort is an invasive plant species that is causing harm to native ecosystems.
• I heard that the african swallowwort is taking over the fields near the river.
• Yo, have you seen that crazy african swallowwort growing like crazy by the highway?
• The african swallowwort had spread through the town like wildfire, choking out all other plant life in its path.