Field Evaluation of Cryptolaemus montrouzieri Muts. in the Suppression of Maconellicoccus hirsutus (Green) on Grapevine
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https://doi.org/10.18311/jbc/1988/15354Keywords:
Cryptolaemus montrouzieri, Predator, Control of Maconellicoccus hirsutus.Abstract
The coccinellid predator, Cryptolaemus montrouzieri (Muls.) was multiplied in large numbers and adult beetles were released against Maconellicoccus hirsutus in three localities in Karnataka. The release of predatory beetles gave excellent control of the grape mealybug within 75 days.