Effectiveness of the entomopathogenic fungus Alternaria murispora and the predatory ladybird Harmonia convergens in controlling Phenacoccus solenopsis (Tinsley)

Effectiveness of the entomopathogenic fungus Alternaria murispora and the predatory ladybird Harmonia convergens in controlling Phenacoccus solenopsis (Tinsley)

IntroductionPhenacoccus solenopsis Tinsley (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) is a major pest that causes significant damage to many crops worldwide, necessitating effective control methods.MethodsThis study evaluated five treatments under screenhouse conditions: untreated control, Harmonia convergens (HC)...

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Main Authors: Mohamed El Aalaoui, Said Rammali, Fatima Zahra Kamal, Gabriela Calin, Viorica Rarinca, Luminita Diana Hritcu, Alin Ciobică, Mohamed Sbaghi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems
Subjects:
biological control
integrated pest management
mealybug infestation
plant health
pest density
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsufs.2024.1469247/full
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