Answer: bollweevil

AnswerCrossword Clue
BOLLWEEVIL

Cotton-chomping critter

BOLLWEEVIL

Cotton field pest

BOLLWEEVIL

Cotton eater

BOLLWEEVIL
Cotton-picking pest
BOLLWEEVIL
King Cotton's nemesis
BOLLWEEVILDixie farmer's bane
BOLLWEEVILCotton menace
BOLLWEEVILFarm foe