noun a fine powdery refuse or fragile perforated wood produced by the activity of boring insects
In forestry, frass can be used to identify the presence of wood-boring insects in trees.
Frass plays a role in nutrient cycling in ecosystems as it returns nutrients back to the soil.
Frass refers to the excrement of insects, often used as a diagnostic tool for identifying insect infestations.
Frass can be used as a repellent or attractant for certain insect pests in integrated pest management strategies.
Frass is sometimes used as a natural fertilizer in organic gardening practices.
In entomology writing, frass refers to the excrement of insects and is often used to describe the droppings left behind by larvae or other insect pests.
Frass can be used as a metaphor in psychology to describe the mental 'debris' or 'waste' left behind after a traumatic event or emotional experience.
Biologists may use the term frass to refer to the waste material produced by insects or other organisms, which can provide valuable information about their diet and behavior.
In forestry, frass may be used to identify the presence of certain insect pests that can damage trees, as well as to assess the health of a forest ecosystem.