WAEC Agricultural Science 2021 Question 34

Question 34

Crop Pests

Which of the following groups of insect pests damage crops by biting and chewing?

  1. A.Cotton stainer, armyworm and cricket.
  2. B.Cricket, mealybug and whitefly
  3. C.Armyworm, termite and grasshopper
  4. D.Cotton stainer, mealybug and termite
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Armyworm, termite and grasshopper)

Explanation

Armyworms, termites and grasshoppers have biting mouthparts.