CORN BORER
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Corn Borer.
Corn Borer - as a noun
Larva of the european corn borer moth; a serious pest of maize
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pyrausta nubilalisNative to europe; in america the larvae bore into the stem and crown of corn and other plants
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corn borer motheuropean corn borer mothpyrausta nubilalisExample Sentences
"Farmers often use pesticides to control corn borers."
"The corn borer moth lays its eggs on the leaves of the corn plant."
"The corn borer larvae tunnel through the corn stalks, weakening them."
"Crop rotation can help reduce the occurrence of corn borers."
"There are different species of corn borers that infest corn crops."
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