While feeding on citrus leaves, the bug infests them with bacteria that clog the tree’s capillary system, slowly choking it to death.
Source: tatoeba (11457240)
Infests
Synonyms for "infests" (4 found)
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4 entriesaphid infestationmold infestationrat infestationtermite infestation
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6 entriesaphid infestationcrop infestationinsect infestationmold infestationrat infestationtermite infestation
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