Are Entomopathogenic Fungal-based Insecticides and Insect Growth Regulator Mixtures Effective Against the Citrus Mealybug, Planococcus citri (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae), Feeding on Coleus, Solenostemon scutellarioides, Plants under Greenhouse Conditions?

The citrus mealybug, Planococcus citri, is an insect pest of greenhouse-grown horticultural crops. Citrus mealybug causes plant damage when feeding on plant leaves, stems, flowers, and fruits, resulting in a substantial economic loss. Insecticides are applied to manage citrus mealybug populations in...

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Main Authors: Raymond A. Cloyd, Nathan J. Herrick
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) 2023-09-01
Series:HortScience
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Online Access:https://journals.ashs.org/hortsci/view/journals/hortsci/58/10/article-p1225.xml