noun
- the larva of a moth that feeds on cotton bolls and other crops, causing significant agricultural damage
Usage: agricultural
Examples
- The farmer discovered bollworm damage in his cotton field.
- Bollworm infestations can reduce crop yields significantly.
- Pesticides are often used to control bollworm populations.
- The bollworm feeds on the developing cotton bolls.
- Agricultural scientists study bollworm behavior to develop better control methods.
- Early detection of bollworm can help prevent widespread crop damage.