Field Evaluation of Cryptolaemus montrouzieri Muts. in the Suppression of Maconellicoccus hirsutus (Green) on Grapevine

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Authors

  • Division of Entomology and Nematology, Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bangalore 560 089 ,IN
  • No. 256. 1st 'N' Block, Rajajinagar, Bangalore-10 ,IN

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18311/jbc/1988/15354

Keywords:

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.