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.