parasitize
verb
par·a·sit·ize
ˈper-ə-sə-ˌtiz 
-ˌsī-,
ˈpa-rə-
parasitized; parasitizing
: to infest or live on or with as a parasite
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They are known to parasitize crustaceans and insects including praying mantids, beetles, crickets, and occasionally millipedes and centipedes, according to the study.
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Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2025
These have likely been parasitized by a wasp which is also helping with control.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 July 2025
These naturally occurring microscopic organisms found in the soil parasitize a wide range of insect pests that have soil dwelling larval or pupal stages.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2025
Encourage Parasitic Wasps Many native wasps parasitize citrus leaf miner larvae by laying their eggs on or near the larvae.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2025
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Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2025
These have likely been parasitized by a wasp which is also helping with control.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 July 2025
These naturally occurring microscopic organisms found in the soil parasitize a wide range of insect pests that have soil dwelling larval or pupal stages.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2025
Encourage Parasitic Wasps Many native wasps parasitize citrus leaf miner larvae by laying their eggs on or near the larvae.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2025
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“Parasitize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parasitize. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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parasitize
verb
par·a·sit·ize
ˈpar-ə-sə-ˌtīz
-ˌsīt-ˌīz
parasitized; parasitizing
: to infest or live on or with as a parasite
an insect that parasitizes many mammals
Medical Definition
parasitize
transitive verb
par·a·sit·ize
parasitized also British parasitised; parasitizing also British parasitising
: to infest or live on or with as a parasite
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