The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word FLEAS
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The straight part
We know that "Unwelcome visitors" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case unwelcome visitors = fleas.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does FLEAS mean?
FLEAS verb- To cause to fly; put to flight; drive off (by frightening).
- To frighten; scare; terrify.
- To be fear-stricken.
- A small, wingless, parasitic insect of the order Siphonaptera, renowned for its bloodsucking habits and jumping abilities.
- A thing of no significance.
- To remove fleas from (an animal).