lygus bug (Meaning)

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lygus bug (n)

vector of viral plant diseases

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lygus bug Sentence Examples

  1. The lygus bug, a common pest in alfalfa fields, can cause significant damage to the crop.
  2. The lygus bug's piercing-sucking mouthparts allow it to feed on the developing seeds of alfalfa plants.
  3. Lygus bugs, with their ability to transmit diseases, can cause additional harm to alfalfa crops.
  4. Aphids, lygus bugs, and thrips are among the most prevalent insect pests affecting alfalfa production.
  5. Lygus bugs are often attracted to fields with high levels of nitrogen fertilization.
  6. Integrated pest management strategies for controlling lygus bugs may include the use of biological control agents and resistant alfalfa varieties.
  7. The lygus bug's life cycle consists of several stages, including egg, nymph, and adult.
  8. Lygus bugs prefer to feed on the tender buds and developing pods of alfalfa plants.
  9. Both mirids and lygus bugs are considered key pests in the cotton industry.
  10. The lygus bug, Lygus hesperus, is a widespread pest of cotton and other agricultural crops.

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vector of viral plant diseases

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The lygus bug, a common pest in alfalfa fields, can cause significant damage to the crop.

The lygus bug's piercing-sucking mouthparts allow it to feed on the developing seeds of alfalfa plants.

Lygus bugs, with their ability to transmit diseases, can cause additional harm to alfalfa crops.

Aphids, lygus bugs, and thrips are among the most prevalent insect pests affecting alfalfa production.