bollworm Synonyms
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bollworm Meaning
Wordnet
bollworm (n)
any of various moth caterpillars that destroy cotton bolls
Webster
bollworm (n.)
The larva of a moth (Heliothis armigera) which devours the bolls or unripe pods of the cotton plant, often doing great damage to the crops.
bollworm Sentence Examples
- The farmers were concerned about the infestation of bollworm in their cotton fields.
- The bollworm larvae had devastated the corn crop in the southern region.
- Agricultural experts devised new methods to combat the bollworm menace.
- The cotton plants showed signs of damage caused by bollworm feeding.
- Crop rotation is often recommended as a preventive measure against bollworm infestation.
- Genetically modified crops resistant to bollworm have been developed to mitigate losses.
- The farmers monitored their fields closely to detect any early signs of bollworm activity.
- Pesticide application is often necessary to control bollworm populations in large-scale agriculture.
- The bollworm outbreak resulted in significant economic losses for the agricultural sector.
- Research is ongoing to find sustainable solutions for managing bollworm populations while minimizing environmental impact.
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any of various moth caterpillars that destroy cotton bollsThe larva of a moth (Heliothis armigera) which devours the bolls or unripe pods of the cotton plant, o
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The farmers were concerned about the infestation of bollworm in their cotton fields.
The bollworm larvae had devastated the corn crop in the southern region.
Agricultural experts devised new methods to combat the bollworm menace.
The cotton plants showed signs of damage caused by bollworm feeding.
