The —, 1974 debut novel by James Herbert (4)

I believe the answer is:

rats

(Other definitions for rats that I've seen before include "(Hunts) rodents - expression of irritation" , "deserters" , "Annoyed expression" , "Rodent pests" , "Snoopy's imprecation - vermin" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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