Do hyperparasitoids disrupt the biological control of Pseudococcus longispinus in persimmon?

The long-tailed mealybug, Pseudococcus longispinus, represents a threat for several crops worldwide and has become the main pest of Mediterranean persimmon. Parasitoids are the primary natural enemies of P. longispinus, but their efficacy is highly variable among crops and countries. Here, we tested...

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Main Authors:	Plata, Ángel, Gómez-Martínez, María A., Beitia, Francisco J., Tena, Alejandro
Format:	article
Language:	Inglés
Published:	Elsevier 2024
Subjects:	Pseudococcus longispinus Hyperparasitoids Anagyrus fusciventris Chartocerus Prochiloneurus H10 Pests of plants H20 Plant diseases U40 Surveying methods P01 Nature conservation and land resources Mealybugs Diospyros kaki Mediterranean zone Parasitoids Biological control Pest management
Online Access:	https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11939/8801 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1049964423001639