Cichón, L., Garrido, S., Gastaminza, G., Argarañaz, L.M., Gonzalez, M., & Varone, L. 2026 Evaluation of the cold effect on the mortality of Pseudococcus viburni (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) eggs on fresh pear fruits for export. Revista de la Sociedad Entomológica Argentina 85(1): e0107, 2026

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Notes: This study evaluates the effectiveness of a 42-day cold storage treatment at 0 °C, used as an export strategy to manage P. viburni eggs. These findings confirm that the 42-day cold treatment meets quarantine requirements and ensures pest control. The study's outcomes validate the current cold treatment at origin protocol, simplifying post-harvest procedures for Argentine pear exports.

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