Batista Filho, A., Costa, V., & Hojo, H. 2017 Neodusmetia sangwani (Subba Rao) (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae) to control Antonina graminis (Maskell) (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) in pastures in Brazil: a revision. Agricultural Entomology DOI: 10.1590/1808-1657000432016
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Notes: The use of the parasitoid Neodusmetia sangwani to control the Rhodes grass mealybug Antonina graminis is one of the best examples of classical biological control in the world. In Brazil, the pest has also been introduced, and kept under control after the release of its natural enemy. This review summarizes the successful use of a natural enemy in this country. Notes about the description and biology of the insects involved and rearing and release procedures of the parasitoid for the Rhodes grass mealybug control in Brazil are also be presented.
