aphid
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He said he had not heard of similar aphid hordes in Canada, either related to the smoke or not.
From New York Times ● Jun. 30, 2023
Apply a layer of mulch over the roots, water regularly and blast off any emerging aphid colonies with a powerful spray of the hose.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 23, 2022
If they grow too numerous—as happened with the aphid experiments—they deposit eggs all over the place.
From Science Magazine ● Jul. 19, 2022
However, the common aphid can easily be evicted with a vigorous jet of water and a little hand smushing.
From Salon ● Apr. 6, 2022
She bent and flicked away a green aphid that had perched on her dress before she walked away.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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