exotic pest

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exotic
adjective
uk
/ɪɡˈzɒt.ɪk/us
/ɪɡˈzɑː.t̬ɪk/
unusual and exciting because of coming (or seeming to come) from far away, especially a ...
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pest
noun[C]
uk
/pest/us
/pest/
an insect or small animal that is harmful or ...
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Bioinvasions involving exotic pests are also an undesirable element of the globalization of agriculture.
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There have been relatively few instances, however, of the more specific and damaging exotic pests of these conifers colonizing this new environment.
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As introduced exotic pests, the invading aphids are particularly suitable as targets for classical biological control.
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Any site that is abandoned to vegetational succession will almost certainly become dominated byexoticpestplant species, especially if a seed source for exotics is nearby.
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The elimination of existing pests, predators and competitors is generally a necessary condition for agriculture to take place, and invasive exotic pests and pathogens primarily affect agriculture, forestry and fisheries.
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Many exotic pests now have a much greater opportunity of colonizing new areas as a result of the increasing movement of plants as part of the international horticultural trade.
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This situation is similar to the invasion of exotic pests into new areas when outbreaks last for a long period in the absence of normal regulating factors.
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In modern times, these populations have come to be viewed as exotic pests, with severe impacts on the indigenous flora and fauna.
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Protect against invasion of exotic pests and diseases.
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They are often used to detect presence of exotic pests, or for sampling, monitoring, or to determine the first appearance of a pest in an area.
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