Gallego-Giraldo, C., Urbaneja, A., Ruíz-Rivero, O., Aragonés, V., Guijarro-Guijarro, M., Daròs, J.-A., & Perez-Hedo, M. 2026 Gene-specific double-stranded RNAs induce mortality in the South African mealybug Delottococcus aberiae. Pest Management Science

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Notes: This study demonstrates effective RNAi-mediated gene silencing in D. aberiae, highlighting its potential as a species-specific and sustainable control strategy. These findings pave the way for the development of RNAi-based biopesticides for the integrated management of invasive citrus mealybugs. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.70626