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Dactylopius opuntiae, a new prickly pear cactus pest in the Mediterranean: an overview [PDF]

Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata, 2019
AbstractThe Opuntia cochineal scale or false carmine cochineal scale, Dactylopius opuntiae (Cockerell) (Hemiptera: Dactylopiidae), is spreading rapidly in many countries, especially in the Mediterranean basin, where it has become a serious pest of prickly pear crops, Opuntia ficus‐indica (L.) Miller (Cactaceae).
Mazzeo, Gaetana, Nucifora, Salvatore, Russo, Agatino, Suma, Pompeo   +3 more
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Premier cas de parthénogenèse chez Cryptolaemus montrouzieri(Mulsant) (Coccinellidae : Scymninae) en conditions de laboratoire au Maroc

African and Mediterranean Agricultural Journal - Al Awamia, 2022
Bien que Cryptolaemus montrouzieri (Mulsant) (Coccinellidae: Scymninae) ait été largement utilisé dans la lutte biologique contre un large éventail de ravageurs, aucune étude n'a été rapportée sur le phénomène de la reproduction asexuée de cet important ...
M. El Aalaoui, M. El Bouhssini, R. Bouharroud, M. Sbaghi   +3 more
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A preliminary analysis of the costs and benefits of the biological control agent Dactylopius opuntiae on Opuntia stricta in Laikipia County, Kenya [PDF]

BioControl, 2020
AbstractOpuntia stricta(Haw.) Haw (Cactaceae) is invasive in Laikipia County, Kenya, impacting negatively on biodiversity and livelihoods. To control this invasive plant the biocontrol agentDactylopius opuntiae(Cockerell) (Hemiptera; Dactylopiidae) ‘stricta’ biotype was released in 2014.
Arne B. R. Witt, Winnie Nunda, Fernadis Makale, Kathryn Reynolds   +3 more
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The performance of Dactylopius opuntiae as a biological control agent on two invasive Opuntia cactus species in South Africa [PDF]

Biological Control, 2018
Abstract Many biological control projects targeting weeds in the Cactaceae have been noteworthy successes. Recently, populations of a prickly pear, Opuntia humifusa, have spread across South Africa, endangering both grazing lands and natural biodiversity.
Nicola Frances Rule, John Hoffmann
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Mineral fertilization modulates survival, reproduction, and population growth of Cactus Cochineal Dactylopius opuntiae (Cockerell)

African and Mediterranean Agricultural Journal - Al Awamia, 2023
Opuntiae cactus cochineal Dactylopius opuntiae (Cockerell) is a specific scale pest that causes enormous economic losses on cactus pear worldwide. In this study, the effects of synthetic fertilizer N-P-K applications on the development, biology and ...
El-Aalaoui Mohamed El-Aalaoui Mohamed, Sbaghi Mohamed Sbaghi Mohamed   +1 more
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Dactylopius opuntiae

, 2016
Dactylopius opuntiae (Cockerell, 1896) Coccus cacti opuntiae Cockerell, 1896: 35. MATERIAL EXAMINED. — Moindou County (Teremba), 20. VI.2001, on leaves of Opuntia?ficus-indica (Prickly Pear, “Figuier de Barbarie”), J-P. Kataoui coll., Rosa C. Henderson det.
Mille, Christian, Henderson, Rosa C., Cazères, Sylvie, Jourdan, Hervé   +3 more
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Automatic Guided Vehicle that detects Dactylopius Opuntiae in Cactus Pears

Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 2020
Abstract Food security is one of the biggest challenges faced in Africa with drought being one of the leading factors. Cactus pear is a drought-resistant source of food for both animals and humans. They have become indigenous in South Africa and has maintained a role in the diet of the local population and animal feed.
N J Luwes, J C Ogochukwu, B P Rskotsoane
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Dispersal of Dactylopius opuntiae Cockerell (Homoptera: Dactylopiidae), a biological control agent of Opuntia stricta (Haworth.) Haworth. (Cactaceae) in the Kruger National Park

Koedoe: African Protected Area Conservation and Science, 2000
Chemical control efforts, the introduction of Cactoblastis cactorum and attempted releases of Dactylopius opuntiae Cockerell into the expanding infestation of Opuntia stricta in the Skukuza region of the Kruger National Park (KNP) have had limited suc ...
L.C. Foxcroft, J.H. Hoffmann
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Histologic changes in liver tissue of sheep fed spineless cactus resistant to Dactylopius opuntiae

Semina: Ciências Agrárias, 2022
This study aimed to assess the effects of diets containing spineless cactus genotypes resistant to carmine cochineal insect (Dactylopius opuntiae) on the liver condition of sheep.
Francisca Mônica Couras Dias, Robson Magno Liberal Véras, Levi Auto Lopes, Tomás Guilherme Pereira da Silva, Francisco Fernando Ramos de Carvalho, Ângela Maria Vieira Batista, Daniel Barros Cardoso, Francisco de Assis Leite Souza, Janaina de Lima Silva   +8 more
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Predatory potential and feeding preference of Cryptolaemus montrouzieri on Dactylopius opuntiae under laboratory conditions

Revue Marocaine des Sciences Agronomiques et Vétérinaires, 2019
Recently the introduced mealybug, Dactylopius opuntiae, has been the most devastating insect of cactus in Morocco. The cochineal has spread to many regions of the kingdom and caused enormous socio-economic and environmental losses.
Mohamed EL AALAOUI, Rachid BOUHARROUD, Mohamed SBAGHI, Mustapha EL BOUHSSINI, Lahoucine HILALI, Nacera DARI   +5 more
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