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Diaspis echinocacti (Hemiptera: Diaspididae) on cactus pear cladodes: biological aspects at different temperatures

Brazilian Journal of Biology, 2023
The scale mealybug, Diaspis echinocacti (Bouché, 1833) (Hemiptera: Diaspididae), is one of the main pests of the cactus pear in Brazil. The objective was to study biological aspects of D. echinocacti at the constant temperatures of 25, 28, 30, 33 and 35 °
P. S. Albuquerque Junior, C. A. D. Silva, R. S. Ramos, J. C. Zanuncio, M. A. Castellani   +4 more
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Thermal Limits and Future Climate Projections Indicate Declining Habitat Suitability for Mealybug Species of Citrus in Africa

Global Change Biology Communications, Volume 1, Issue 3, September 2026.
The mean critical thermal maxima varied significantly across species with Delottococcus aberiae showing the highest heat tolerance, whereas Planococcus citri recorded the lowest. All mealybug species exhibited substantial contractions in climatically suitable areas by 2100, with Pseudococcus calceolariae recording the greatest proportional decline ...
Reyard Mutamiswa, Deric V. Tanka, Clarke J. M. van Steenderen, Candice A. Coombes, Sean D. Moore, Martin P. Hill   +5 more
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Assessing Dispenser-Based Control on Mealybug (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) and Ant (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) Populations in Virginia Vineyards

Agronomy
Mealybugs (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) are one of the prevalent pests infesting wine grapes in the eastern United States. Their close association with ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) provides them with protection against natural enemies.
Pragya Chalise, Douglas G. Pfeiffer, Thomas P. Kuhar, Mizuho Nita, Timothy A. Jordan, Carlyle C. Brewster, Ryan Mays   +6 more
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Molecular and morphological identification of mealybug species (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) in Brazilian vineyards. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2014
Mealybugs (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) are pests constraining the international trade of Brazilian table grapes. They damage grapes by transmitting viruses and toxins, causing defoliation, chlorosis, and vigor losses and favoring the development of sooty ...
Vitor C Pacheco da Silva, Aline Bertin, Aurélie Blin, Jean-François Germain, Daniel Bernardi, Guylène Rignol, Marcos Botton, Thibaut Malausa   +7 more
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MANAGEMENT OF MEALYBUG (PARACOCCUS MARGINATUS) IN PAPAYA PLANT [PDF]

, 2013
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of Agriculture, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka, in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENTOMOLOGY SEMISTER: JANUARY-JUNE, 2013The experiment was conducted ...
SHAHEDUZZAMAN, MD.
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Building capacity in vector‐borne plant virus research: The CONNECTED Network

PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, Volume 8, Issue 5, Page 1634-1648, September 2026.
Plant viruses spread by insects decimate crop yields globally, causing food security challenges in vulnerable areas, including regions of Africa. Interdisciplinary research is needed to protect future crop supplies. CONNECTED, the Community Network for African Vector‐Borne Plant Viruses, increased research capacity in Central, East, West and Southern ...
Nina F. Ockendon‐Powell, Diane L. Hird, Alice Beck, Heather Child, Helen Thomas‐Hughes, Neil Boonham, Gary D. Foster, Bruce Cronin, Andy M. Bailey   +8 more
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Drought stress modulates indirect defense via bottom‐up effects in tomato and wheat

Pest Management Science, Volume 82, Issue 9, Page 8499-8511, September 2026.
Different water regimes can have a significant impact on plant morphology and defense pathways in tomato and wheat, triggering multiple olfactory choices in biocontrol agents of key insect pests. These findings could be used to implement biocontrol strategies within the IPM context under a changing climate scenario.
Mariangela Milordo, Eya Ben Hmad, Maria Flavia Pitruzzello, Carmelo Cavallaro, Giuseppe Massimino Cocuzza, Lucia Zappalà, Peng Han, Antonio Biondi, Michele Ricupero   +8 more
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The use of edible insects in human food

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, Volume 106, Issue 10, Page 5775-5787, 15 August 2026.
Abstract The world population is expected to reach approximately 10 billion people by 2050, which will significantly increase global food demand and may lead to agricultural shortages and a higher risk of food insecurity. In this context, this review discusses the potential of insects as alternative sources of animal protein, addressing their ...
Pamela Barroso de Oliveira, Hugo Calixto Fonseca, Cláudia Regina Vieira, Gleidson Giordano Pinto de Carvalho, Jane Sélia dos Reis dos Coimbra, Bruna Mara Aparecida de Carvalho Mesquita   +5 more
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Effects of weed management on the prevalence of pink pineapple mealybugs in Ghana

Journal of Science and Technology (Ghana), 2015
An on-farm experiment was conducted in August 2010 to evaluate the efficacy of various weed management methods used in pineapple cultivation in Ghana in limiting the prevalence of the pineapple mealybugs and their tending ants. The experiment was a 5X5 Latin Square design with 5 replications.
Tachie-Menson, JW, Sarkodie-Addo, J, Carlson, AG   +2 more
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A roadmap to key traits of invasive Drosophilidae

Biological Reviews, Volume 101, Issue 4, Page 1805-1829, August 2026.
ABSTRACT Biological invasions have intensified in recent decades, mostly driven by international trade and travel, raising significant concerns, particularly regarding insect pests. Once non‐native species establish, they can disrupt natural ecosystem stability, undermine agroecosystem sustainability and cause substantial economic losses.
Gwenaëlle Deconninck, Bréa Raynaud‐Berton, Méghan Boulembert, Olivier Chabrerie, Aude Couty, Franck Dedeine, Patrice Eslin, Vincent Foray, Romain Georges, Patricia Gibert, Laurence Mouton, Sylvain Pincebourde, David Renault, Christelle Suppo, Hervé Colinet   +14 more
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