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WAEC Agricultural Science 1994 Question 33

Question 33

Crop Pests

The damage to the stems of maize plants resulting in hollowness and lodging is most likely caused by

  1. A.rodents
  2. B.grasscutters
  3. C.stem borers
  4. D.weevils
  5. E.thrips.
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Answer: C (stem borers)

Explanation

Stem borer larvae tunnel inside the stem, so it becomes hollow and falls over.