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Parasite

A Parasite, in pest control, is a life form that survives by living on or inside a host, from which it steals nutrients. They are biological hitchhikers, depending on another organism, the host, for food and shelter. Examples of these freeloaders include fleas, ticks, and mites, which can pose serious health threats to their hosts, often humans or pets. A parasite doesn't benefit its host, it usually harms it in some ways. In the pest control industry, professionals employ various strategies and tools, such as insecticides, to manage and eliminate these unwanted inhabitants, safeguarding the health and comfort of people and their pets.