psylla
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ə noun
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psyllid or psylla (ˈsɪlɪd, ˈsɪlə) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| See plant louse any homopterous insect of the family Psyllidae, which comprises the jumping plant lice | |
| [C19: from Greek psulla flea] | |
| psylla or psylla | |
| —n | |
| [C19: from Greek psulla flea] | |
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Psylla
is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. |
Example sentences
Use dormant oil spray to control pear psylla, mites, and other pests.
Relative attractiveness of colour traps to pear psylla in relation to seasonal changes in pear phenology.
In field and lab tests, a spray mix of water and synthetic esters controlled pear psylla and other soft-bodied insect pests.
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