Predatory potential and feeding preference of Cryptolaemus montrouzieri on Dactylopius opuntiae under laboratory conditions

Recently the introduced mealybug, Dactylopius opuntiae, has been the most devastating insect of cactus in Morocco. The cochineal has spread to many regions of the kingdom and caused enormous socio-economic and environmental losses. To control this menace, predatory potential of Cryptolaemus montrou...

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Main Authors: Mohamed EL AALAOUI, Rachid BOUHARROUD, Mohamed SBAGHI, Mustapha EL BOUHSSINI, Lahoucine HILALI, Nacera DARI
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Institut Agronomique et Vétérinaire Hassan II 2019-09-01
Series:Revue Marocaine des Sciences Agronomiques et Vétérinaires
Online Access:https://agrimaroc.org/index.php/Actes_IAVH2/article/view/726