Mansour, R., Belzunces, L.P., Suma, P., Zappalà, L., Mazzeo, G., Grissa-Lebdi, K, Russo, A., & Biondi, A. 2018 Vine and citrus mealybug pest control based on synthetic chemicals. A review. Agronomy for Sustainable Development 38(37): 1-20

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chemical control

Notes: We have reviewed the current knowledge on mealybug pest control based on insecticides and semiochemicals. We highlight the following major advances: (1) How the active substances of insecticides (four organophosphates, imidacloprid, buprofezin, and spirotetramat) affect target and non-target organisms, (2) in which contexts and how a semiochemical-based strategy could be applied to deal with serious mealybug infestations, and (3) the implications of the appropriate exploitation of these synthetic chemicals for sustainable development.