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Infested To be overrun with a particular thing, often in an excessive or unpleasant way. ■ The city was infested with tourists who clogged the streets and made it impossible to get anywhere.
Infestation A hilarious invasion of an area by a large number of unwanted creatures or things. ■ The city was infested with a swarm of mosquitoes that made it impossible to enjoy the outdoors without getting bitten.
Swarming To be overrun or infested by a large number of small creatures, such as insects. ■ "The garden was swarming with bees, making it impossible to enjoy a picnic."
cultivating The act of growing plants and vegetables, typically in a garden. It requires patience, dedication, and the proper use of gardening tools. ■ "I can't believe I wasted all that time cultivating those tomato plants when they turned out to be infested with pests!
Leech A parasitic organism that feeds on blood or other nutrients from its host. ■ "I accidentally wandered into a leech-infested swamp and now my arm is covered in leeches."
Termites Small, wood-eating insects that live in colonies and are highly destructive to buildings and other structures. ■ "The homeowner was devastated when he discovered that his house had been infested with termites. He now regrets not hiring a professional exterminator earlier."
wormed To be so thoroughly and completely taken advantage of that one is like a worm infested with a parasite. ■ John was so eager to please his boss that he let himself be wormed into doing all the work on the project. Now he's feeling completely drained and demotivated.