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Commensal: Definition and What it is
A term describing pests that live in close association with humans, benefiting from human habitats.
What is Commensal?
Commensal refers to a relationship where one organism benefits while the other is neither helped nor harmed. In pest control, "commensal pests" are species that live in close association with humans, benefiting from food, water, and shelter provided by human habitats. Examples include house mice, rats, and German cockroaches.
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