Batta, Y. 2020 Identification of an aphelinid parasitoid on hemispherical scale insect, Saissetia coffeae (Walker, 1852) (Hemiptera: Coccidae) on olive and fig trees, quantification of parasitism rate and potential as biocontrol agent of the insect. Polish Journal of Entomology 89(3): 113–123

Keywords:

  • biological control
  • natural enemies
  • Notes: The objectives of present research were: firstly, to identify and describe of an indigenous parasitoid on S. coffeae infesting olive and fig trees in the Palestinian Territories; and secondly, to assess the parasitoid’s efficacy against S. coffeae on olive and fig trees..