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Notes: Use of insect growth regulator (IGR) pyriproxyfen (Nemesis) for the control of red scale, Aonidiella aurantii (Homoptera: Diaspididae) on citrus in southern Africa has led to extensive disruption of the biocontrol of cottony cushion scale Icerya purchasi (Homoptera: Margarodidae) provided by the coccinellids Rodolia cardinalis and other indigenous Rodolia spp.; results indicate that IGRs are not compatible with integrated pest management (IPM) for citrus in southern Africa.