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Boll Weevil.
Boll Weevil - as a noun
Greyish weevil that lays its eggs in cotton bolls destroying the cotton
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
anthonomus grandisExample Sentences
"The boll weevil is a type of beetle that feeds on cotton buds and flowers."
"Farmers in the southern United States have been struggling with boll weevil infestations for many years."
"The boll weevil is considered a major pest in cotton-growing regions."
"Efforts to control the boll weevil population have involved the use of insecticides and integrated pest management techniques."
"The presence of the boll weevil can cause significant damage to cotton crops."
