wireworm

[US]/ˈwaɪəwɜːm/
[UK]/ˈwaɪərwɜːrm/

Translation

n.a type of insect larva that burrows into the soil and can damage plants; the larva of certain beetles, especially those of the family Elateridae; an agricultural pest that harms crops
Word Forms
Pluralwireworms

Phrases & Collocations

wireworm damage

wireworm control

wireworm infestation

wireworm larvae

wireworm treatment

wireworm species

wireworm activity

wireworm population

wireworm problem

wireworm monitoring

Example Sentences

wireworms can cause significant damage to crops.

farmers often use traps to catch wireworms.

identifying wireworm infestations early is crucial.

wireworm larvae feed on plant roots.

effective pest control can reduce wireworm populations.

wireworms thrive in moist soil conditions.

crop rotation can help manage wireworm issues.

some insecticides are effective against wireworms.

wireworm damage can lead to reduced yields.

research is ongoing to find natural predators of wireworms.

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