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Fleas and flies

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I believe the answer is:

pests

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

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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