Insects
Pest
Pest noun - A widespread disease resulting in a high rate of death.
Both words in one sentence
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This trope is a Stock Superpower of pest manipulation (most common with insects, although rodents and arthropods and the like also counts here).
Source: Pest Controller -
Most bat species only eat insects or fruit, and many species are very useful to mankind as pest-eaters, pollinators and so on.
Source: Bat out of Hell - Insects and other invertebrates manage to play dozens of extremely vital roles in the environment, from pollinating, pest control, food sources and so on.
Source: Vetinari Job Security
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