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Pink Hibiscus Mealybug, Maconellicoccus hirsutu (Green)
EDIS, 2002 This document provides an in-depth profile of the pink hibiscus mealybug, Maconellicoccus hirsutus, a serious pest affecting various plants in tropical and subtropical regions. It details the pest's introduction to Florida, its potential impact on crops
M.A. Hoy, A. Hamon, R. Nguyen
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Inter-And Intraspecific Interactions in Two Mealybug Predators Spalgis epius and Cryptolaemus montrouzieri in the Presence and Absence of Prey [PDF]
, 2014 Spalgis epius and Cryptolaemus montrouzieri are the two potential predators of different species of mealybugs. However, the mode of their interactions is not known to use these predators together in the field.
Dinesh, A.S., Venkatesha, M.G.
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Scientifica, 2016 Hibiscus mealybug, Maconellicoccus hirsutus (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae), is the major pest of many vegetables, fruits, crops, and ornamental plants causing losses to the farmers and its control has been an issue of significance in the pest management ...
Samman Fatima +6 more
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Managing Scale Insects and Mealybugs on Turfgrass
EDIS, 2017 This 8-page fact sheet describes the types of scale insects and mealybugs that can become pests in turf, explains the damage they do, and lists management techniques to control them. Written by Adam Dale and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, February 2017. ENY-340/IN1166: Managing Scale Insects and Mealybugs on Turfgrass (ufl.
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Invasion of the Carribean by the hibiscus mealybug, Maconellicoccus hirsutus Green [Homoptera : Pseudococcidae] [PDF]
, 1999 Since its accidental introduction into the island of Grenada in 1994, Maconellicoccus hirsutus [Homoptera : Pseudococcidae], commonly named the Hibiscus or Pink Mealybug (HMB), has been inexorably spreading through the Caribbean islands where it has ...
Peterkin, D.D., Sagarra, L.A.
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Bio-efficacy of some insecticides against cotton mealybug, Phenacoccus solenopsis Tinsley (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) [PDF]
, 2017 Laboratory bioassay of eight insecticides namely Chlorpyriphos 20 EC, Ethiprole+ imidacloprid 80 WG, Pymetrozine 50 WP, Lamda cyhalothrin 4.9 CS, Imidacloprid 30.5 SC, Acephate 95 SG, Thiacloprid 240 SC and Fipronil 5 SC was done against cotton mealybug,
Naik, B. S. (Bhima), Seni, A. (Atanu)
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Biological ControlHoneydew-producing hemipterans establish mutualistic interactions with ants, which collect honeydew while providing protection against natural enemies and other services. Although this association benefits hemipterans, it often exacerbates crop damage by
Marie Bourel +8 more
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Journal of Integrative Agriculture, 2020 The globally invasive cotton mealybug Phenacoccus solenopsis Tinsley, has recently invaded several Chinese regions, and continues to expand its range. This mealybug is a polyphagous insect pest, with at least 200 host plants from 63 families, including ...
Yu-sheng WANG +4 more
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Insects, 2020 Mealybugs cause economic loss to vineyards through physical damage, fouling fruit and leaves with honeydew, and the transmission of viruses. Planococcus ficus is one of several mealybug species in vineyards, and one that causes economic damage over a ...
Rachel P. Naegele +2 more
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Agriculture, 2023 Several insect pests are related to the cultivation of conilon coffee, Coffea canephora (Rubiaceae), including (Hemiptera: Coccomorpha). Coccoids damage plants by sucking their sap, producing honeydew, and transmitting viruses.
Ivana Lemos Souza +6 more
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