Arai, T. 2001 Effects of simulated rainfall on the survival of Pseudococcus cryptus Hempel (Homoptera: Pseudococcidae).. Bulletin of the National Institute of Fruit Tree Science (35): 109-114.

Notes: Potted citrus trees infested with Pseudococcus cryptus were exposed to simulated rainfall to clarify its effect on the survival of this pest species. The rainfall did not affect the survival rates of the insects. The addition of wind at a rate of 2m/s to the rainfall enhanced the mortality of the first instar nymphs. The intensity and duration of rainfall with wind affected the survival of the first instar nymphs. However, the survival of the second instar nymphs did not change by those treatments.