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Also known as pest, animal pest, pest animal, varmint

thumb|250px|A wild rabbit – considered a Pest (organism)|pest by many, due to its destruction of farm crops

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thumb|250px|A wild rabbit – considered a Pest (organism)|pest by many, due to its destruction of farm crops

Vermin (colloquially varmint(s) or varmit(s)) are pests or nuisance animals that spread diseases and destroy crops, livestock, and property. Since the term is defined in relation to human activities, which species are included vary by region and enterprise.

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