How to Use harborage in a Sentence

harborage

noun

• Keep your yard and garden clean of debris to reduce aphid harborage sites.
  — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 16 Oct. 2026
• Look for hidden sources of moisture that provide harborage for them and correct the problem, says Benson.
  — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2025
• The combination of food debris and moisture in these containers can provide safe harborage, says Benson.
  — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 4 June 2026
• Heavy thatch layers also keep damaging insects protected from moisture, creating a safe harborage area.
  — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2026
• Because of the aphids’ fast reproduction and ability to disperse quickly to other plants, Crumbley recommends focusing on reducing the pest’s harborage sites as opposed to introducing marigolds or other companion plants in the fall.
  — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 16 Oct. 2026
• Other Preventative Aphid Control Good garden hygiene, even during the fall and winter months, is crucial for minimizing harborage areas for both overwintering aphid eggs and adults, according to Crumbley.
  — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 16 Oct. 2026