Massive rearing of the predator Cryptolaemus montrouzieri under artificial diet and its application as a biological input to mealybug control in field conditions in Brazil
Massive rearing of the predator Cryptolaemus montrouzieri under artificial diet and its application as a biological input to mealybug control in field conditions in Brazil
Photo: SANCHES, Nilton Fritzons
The overall objective is to enable the use of the predator Cryptolaemus montrouzieri as a biological control agent for scaleless scale insects Pseudococcidae in commercial lemon orchards in Brazil.
Status: In progress Start date: Tue Sep 01 00:00:00 GMT-03:00 2020 Conclusion date: Fri Feb 28 00:00:00 GMT-03:00 2025
Head Unit: Embrapa Cassava & Fruits
Project leader: Marilene Fancelli
Contact: marilene.fancelli@embrapa.br
