虫ちゅう害がい

noun

insect damage; damage caused by insects

Refers to harm or destruction caused by insects, especially in agriculture, forestry, or stored goods.

• 今年ことしは虫ちゅう害がいで野や菜さいの収しゅう穫かくが少すくなかった。

  This year, the vegetable harvest was poor due to insect damage.

• 森しん林りんの虫ちゅう害がい対たい策さくが急きゅう務むだ。

  Measures against forest insect damage are urgently needed.