Borers

name, noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    plural of borer form-of, plural
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    plural of Borer form-of, plural

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augerborer insectdrilldrillerhole makerwood borer

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"In some places, farmers are using "detection trees." These have an area where bark has been cut away. The area circles the tree and is called a girdle. The girdling process weakens the trees. It makes them easier targets for borers, and shows if the insects are nearby."

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