What is another word for bollworm?

Pronunciation: [bˈɒlwɜːm] (IPA)

Bollworm is a term commonly used to refer to any of the four species of insect pests that attack cotton crops: the pink bollworm, the tobacco budworm, the cotton bollworm, and the soybean podworm. These pests are notorious for the damage they cause to cotton and other crops, and finding effective ways to control them is critical for farmers. Synonyms for bollworm include corn earworm, European corn borer, and tomato fruitworm, though these species are not always interchangeable with bollworms. Understanding the different pests and their behaviors is essential for effective pest management and maximizing crop yield.

What are the hypernyms for Bollworm?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Bollworm?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

Usage examples for Bollworm

The cotton crop of the country is threatened with root rot, the bollworm, and the boll weevil.
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Our pathologists will find immune varieties that will resist the root disease, and the bollworm can be dealt with, but the boll weevil is a serious menace to the cotton crop.
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