cutworm in a sentence
n.
Definition
Cutworm: a larval stage of certain moths that is known for damaging young plants by cutting them at the soil level.
Sample Sentences
- The gardener noticed cutworms feasting on the tender seedlings overnight.
- To protect the plants from cutworms, she placed cardboard collars around their bases.
- After researching natural pest control methods, he decided to introduce beneficial nematodes to combat the cutworm infestation.
- Cutworms are known for their destructive feeding habits, often severing young plants at the soil line.
- She was disheartened to find the cutworm damage had ruined her vegetable garden's early growth.
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