Comstock Mealybug (Noun)
Meaning
Asiatic insect introduced accidentally into United States; pest on citrus and apple trees.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Comstock mealybug has become a major pest in American orchards since its accidental introduction from Asia.
- Infestations of the Comstock mealybug on apple trees have resulted in significant losses for farmers across the United States.
- Orchardists must carefully monitor for the Comstock mealybug, a particularly damaging pest of citrus trees.
- Comstock mealybugs were first identified in the US in the early 20th century and have been causing problems for growers ever since.
- Control methods for the Comstock mealybug typically involve integrated pest management techniques and biological control agents.