mealybug Synonyms
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mealybug Meaning
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mealybug (n)
scalelike plant-eating insect coated with a powdery waxy secretion; destructive especially of fruit trees
mealybug Sentence Examples
- The mealybug infested the leaves, causing them to curl and discolor.
- The plant was heavily infected with mealybugs, resulting in a sticky, white substance on its stems.
- The mealybug colony secreted a honeydew that attracted ants to the plant.
- The mealybug's piercing and sucking mouthparts caused severe damage to the crop.
- Chemical treatments were necessary to control the mealybug infestation.
- Mealybugs can spread rapidly from one plant to another, making their management critical.
- Ladybugs were introduced as a biological control agent to reduce mealybug populations.
- The mealybug's waxy coating made it difficult to kill with insecticides.
- Mealybugs can cause stunted growth and reduced yields in plants.
- The pest's ability to develop resistance to pesticides made mealybug control challenging.
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scalelike plant-eating insect coated with a powdery waxy secretion; destructive especially of fruit trees
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The mealybug infested the leaves, causing them to curl and discolor.
The plant was heavily infected with mealybugs, resulting in a sticky, white substance on its stems.
The mealybug colony secreted a honeydew that attracted ants to the plant.
The mealybug's piercing and sucking mouthparts caused severe damage to the crop.
