major pest

collocation in English

meaningsofmajorandpest

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major
adjective
uk
/ˈmeɪ.dʒər/us
/ˈmeɪ.dʒɚ/
more important, bigger, or more serious than others of the ...
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pest
noun[C]
uk
/pest/us
/pest/
an insect or small animal that is harmful or ...
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(Definition ofmajorandpestfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Despite these successes, wild rabbits remain amajorpestin many areas.
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Other integrated control programmes are available for the control of potato cyst menatode, themajorpestof potatoes.
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The caterpillar, often referred to as the tomato hornworm, can be amajorpestin gardens.
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It is amajorpestin cotton and one of the most polyphagous and cosmopolitan pest species.
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They affect a wide range of plants, and several aremajorpestspecies causing substantial economic damage to crops.
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Nonetheless, it seems unlikely that this species will ever become amajorpest.
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The animal has been amajorpestsince ancient times and also has a habit of standing up on its rear legs and screaming loudly.
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It is also thought to be amajorpeston raspberries.
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Parts of this plant are highly toxic to livestock and humans, and it is considered amajorpestby farmers.
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There are insect-like creatures, particularly the "hugl", which is amajorpestthat can form plagues like locusts.
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The marsh rice rat was amajorpeston rice plantations, feeding on the rice when it was newly planted.
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It is considered amajorpestof these two species.
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The species wanders indoors at times, especially into damp locations, such as bathrooms; however, it is found mostly outdoors and is not considered amajorpestin the home.
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Browntail moth polyphagy, together with its tendency to reach outbreak densities makes this species amajorpestof hardwood forests that may also attack fruit and ornamental trees.
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It is amajorpestof apples.
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In glasshouse cultivation the major pests are red spider mite, mealy bug, thrips and scale insects.
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Rhododendron borers and various weevils are major pests of rhododendrons, and many caterpillars will preferentially devour them.
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Some species can become major pests, e.g., in tree plantations.
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