Definition
greenbugs
noun
- Small green aphids that feed on grains and grasses, causing significant crop damage.
Usage: plural form; agricultural term; also called Schizaphis graminum
Examples
- Farmers discovered greenbugs infesting their wheat fields in early spring.
- The greenbugs multiply rapidly in warm weather, threatening the barley crop.
- Pesticides are often used to control greenbugs on cereal crops.
- Greenbugs can transmit viruses to susceptible grain varieties.
- Early detection of greenbugs is essential for effective pest management.