reinfest
/riːɪnˈfɛst/Definitions
1. verb
to infest or infect again, especially after a previous infestation has been eliminated.
“The new pest control measures failed to completely reinfest the area, leaving some residual infestation.”
2. noun
the act or process of infesting or infecting again, especially after a previous infestation has been eliminated.
“The company’s efforts to reinfest the region with its products have been successful so far.”