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The phrase "are sometimes infested with" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when describing situations where something, such as a place or object, occasionally has an unwanted presence of pests or harmful organisms.
Example: "The old house, abandoned for years, are sometimes infested with rodents and insects."
Alternatives: "are occasionally overrun by" or "can be plagued by".
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In a poor condition like this, ficus bonsai are sometimes infested with scale or spider mites.
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