Chilocorus cacti (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) as a Biological Control Agent of the Wild Cochineal (Hemiptera: Dactylopiidae) of Prickly Pear Cactus
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DOI: 10.1093/ee/nvy006
Abstract: Abstract The wild cochineal (Dactylopius opuntiae Cockerell) (Hemiptera: Dactylopiidae) is considered to be the most important pest in cactus pear plantations. In Mexico, there are seven natural enemies that provide natural biological control of D.… read more here.
Keywords: wild cochineal; hemiptera dactylopiidae; biological control; chilocorus cacti ... See more keywords