Destructive insects or other animals (5)

I believe the answer is:

pests

(Other definitions for pests that I've seen before include "Steps taken about nuisances" , "Steps (anag.)" , "Take steps to troublesome animal." , "Persistently annoying persons" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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