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Infest (Verb)

Occupy in large numbers or live on a host; "the Kudzu plant infests much of the South and is spreading to the North".

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

The building was infested with cockroaches that scurried across the floor at night and hid in crevices during the day.
Weeds infested the garden and choked out the desired plants that we spent countless hours nurturing.
The small village was infested with disease-carrying mosquitoes that plagued its residents during peak summer months.
Fleas often infest the fur coats of household pets that haven't received proper tick control treatment.
Rodents infested the grain silos, causing millions of dollars in damage each year.

Invade in great numbers; "the roaches infested our kitchen".

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Rodents infested the old abandoned house on the outskirts of town.
Termites infested the wooden foundation of the house, causing significant damage.
The country had been infested with fleas and ticks, causing widespread disease.
Bed bugs infested many hotels and resorts during the peak travel season.
The warm summer brought a swarm of mosquitoes that infested the nearby park.

Live on or in a host, as of parasites.

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

The worms infest the fish, weakening its immune system and eventually killing it.
Certain types of ticks infest deer populations, causing significant discomfort and disease.
Lice infest human scalps by anchoring onto strands of hair and feeding on the host's blood.
Tapeworms infest the intestines of humans by attaching themselves to the intestinal lining and absorbing nutrients.
Fleas infest the coats of domestic animals like dogs and cats, causing intense itching and discomfort.