Citrus pests and their management

Pronunciation
/SIT-ruhs pests and their MAN-ij-muhnt/
Category
Pests
Plural
Citrus pests and their management

Definition

The practice of identifying and controlling pests that affect citrus crops.

Etymology

From the Latin 'citrus', referring to the citrus genus which includes lemon, orange, and other fruits, and 'management', meaning the process of dealing with or controlling pests.

Example

Citrus growers utilize a variety of methods, including biological control and insecticide application, to manage pests.

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