GCE Agricultural Science 1990 Question 32

Question 32

Crop Pests

Pests of crops that feed by piercing and sucking plants include the following except

  1. A.stem borers
  2. B.aphids
  3. C.cocoa mirids
  4. D.cotton stainers
  5. E.cassava mealy bugs.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (stem borers)

Explanation

Stem borers are caterpillars that bite and tunnel; the others suck sap.