Evaluation of drone and ground releases of Cryptolaemus montrouzieri for mealybug (Pseudococcus maritimus) control in apples

In apple growing regions of Washington State (USA), mealybug outbreaks are infrequent but can be severe, especially in organic production systems. Because insecticide sprays are ineffective for this pest, management tactics are limited, and alternative approaches that are compatible with organic pra...

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Main Authors: Erica Moretti, Rebecca A. Schmidt-Jeffris
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-08-01
Series:Biological Control
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S104996442500115X
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