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v They suck plant sap causing wilting/stunted growth.
v Some inject toxic saliva/secretions, which may cause distorted growth/death of plants.
v They lower quality of crop products.
v They transmits/introduces disease agents.
v They Inflicts wounds/openings which provide entry for secondary infections.
v They lowers crop yields.
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