Beset in Injurious Way Crossword Clue

Beset in injurious way crossword clue. A quick one crossword question in Daily Telegraph Sydney on Tuesday, 11 July 2017. 6 letters.

The answer: INFEST

Example:

Where an importer or owner of a growing medium or plant or other thing which has been the subject of an order of destruction under this section, other than a growing medium or plant which has been declared by an inspector to be infested with a pest, gives notice of his intention to appeal in accordance with section 7 the order of destruction shall not take effect unless and until the period specified for lodging notice of appeal is dismissed, withdrawn or abandoned.