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20 answers for: Insect which destroys potato crops (8,6)
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COLORADOBEETLEInsect which destroys potato crops (8,6)
TERMITEAnt-like insect which destroys timber (7)
GREATFAMINEThis tragedy started in Ireland in 1845 and ended in 1849. It was caused by late blight, which ruined the potato crop, and it resulted in about one million deaths and mass emigration.
COLORADOBeetle whose larvae destroy potato plants (8)
NEGATESEna gets treatment which destroys the effect of something
RUINERThat which destroys
BANEThat which destroys
GERMICIDESubstance which destroys harmful micro-organisms (9)
REDWATERDisease of cattle which destroys the red blood cells (8)
LYSINIn the immune system, an antibody which destroys cells
GERMICIDESSubstances which destroy harmful micro-organisms
LOCUSTInsect which travels in swarms which strip vegetation (6)
PESTInsect which damages crops or food supplies (4)
TSETSEInsect which spreads trypanosomiasis, disease which is a major killer in Africa (6)
GNATSmall, two-winged insect which bites or stings
DORBEETLEColeopterous insect which makes a buzzing sound as it flies
CARPETMOTHLarge insect which may be mashed to tempt roach
ANTSix-legged insect which inspires one of the Marvel superheroes
MANTISCarnivorous insect, which rests as if in prayer (6)
FLEAInsect (which you don't want in your ear!) (4)