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pink bollworm, destructive larva of a moth, Pectinophora gossypiella. Probably of Native American origin, it is a serious pest of cotton in the S United States, chiefly along the Mexican border. The larva feeds on the blossoms, lint, and seeds of cotton and may pupate in the buds. It causes a 20% to 50% crop loss in infested areas. The pink bollworm is classified in the phylum Arthropoda Arthropoda (ärthrŏp`ədə) [Gr.,=jointed feet], largest and most diverse animal phylum. ..... Click the link for more information. , class Insecta, order Lepidoptera, family Gelechiidae. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Pink bollworm, a different pest, is problematic west of Texas. In Arizona, Carriere and his colleagues analyzed data on cotton varieties and pink bollworm infestations from 1991--5 years before the introduction of Bt cotton--until 2001. Quattlebaum also announced receipt of the first commercial order for Frustrated PBWtm bands from Mexico for the control of pink bollworm in over 12,000 acres of cotton. |
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