vermin
Definitions
Wild animals or insects that are believed to be harmful to crops, farm animals, or game, or that carry disease.
People perceived as despicable and as causing problems for the rest of society.
Examples
The landlord was fined for failing to address the infestation of vermin in the apartment building.
Farmers often use various methods to protect their crops from being destroyed by vermin.
The old warehouse was cleared out to remove the vermin that had taken up residence in the rafters.