Answer: bollweevil

AnswerCrossword Clue
BOLLWEEVILCotton-chomping critter
BOLLWEEVILCotton field pest
BOLLWEEVILCotton eater
BOLLWEEVILCotton-picking pest
BOLLWEEVILKing Cotton's nemesis
BOLLWEEVILDixie farmer's bane
BOLLWEEVILCotton menace
BOLLWEEVILFarm foe