Bouharroud, R., Chafiki, S., Qessaoui, R., Imlil, Y., Bargach, J., Derhem, A., & Elaini, R. 2025 Differential impact of temperature, release rate, prey density, and pesticides on Hyperaspis trifurcata (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) to optimize integrated management of Dactylopius opuntiae (Hemiptera: Dactylopiidae). Plants 14: 1129

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biological control

chemical control

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natural enemies

Notes: The main objectives of this study are to evaluate the effectiveness of H. trifurcata in controlling D. opuntiae under field conditions and to optimize its integration with other control methods, such as chemical control, for a holistic approach. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants14071129

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