Sort of steps taken to get vermin (5)

I believe the answer is:

pests

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'vermin' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'sort of steps taken to' is the wordplay.
'steps' can be anagrammed to 'PESTS'.
However, I'm not sure how the anagram is indicated.

'get' acts as a link.

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

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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