Animals classed as pests (6)

I believe the answer is:

vermin

(Other definitions for vermin that I've seen before include "eg Rats" , "Pestilent creatures" , "Annoying small animals or insects" , "Harmful or disease-ridden animals" , "Obnoxious people" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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