Natural enemies of mango scale.
Viljoen H.
Author Affiliation: Citrus and Subtropical Fruit Research Institute, Nelspruit, South Africa.
Information Bulletin, Citrus and Subtropical Fruit Research Institute, South Africa : 8-9
Abstract : Aspidiotiphagus citrinus [Encarsia citrina] (a parasitic wasp), Rhyzobius lophanthae and Chilocorus nigrita (coccinellid beetles) were found parasitizing and feeding on adult female scales (Aulacaspis tubercularis). Larvae (Cecidomyiidae) were also found underneath the scales. It is emphasized, however, that these natural enemies are not effective methods of control, and that chemical control is still required.