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Using Ladybugs to Control Invasive Pests in Wild Apricot Forests
Jim Crocker
26th May, 2024
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Key Findings
- The study took place in wild apricot forests in Xinjiang, China, where the invasive globose scale insect is a major pest
- The harlequin ladybird effectively preys on globose scale insects, significantly reducing their numbers in both lab and field experiments
- Using the harlequin ladybird as a biological control agent can help manage globose scale infestations without harmful chemical pesticides
AgricultureEcologyAnimal Science
References
Main Study
1) Harmonia axyridis (Boyer de Fonscolombe) (Hemiptera: Coccoidea) as a potential biological control agent of the invasive soft scale, Sphaerolecanium prunastri (Boyer de Fonscolombe) (Hemiptera: Coccoidea) in native wild apricot forests
Published 26th May, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1186/s41938-024-00790-8
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