Mansour, R., Mazzeo, G., Pergola, A.L., Lehdi, K.G., & Russo, A. A Survey of Scale Insects (Hemiptera: Coccoidea) and Tending Ants in Tunisian Vineyards. Journal of Plant Protection Research 51(3):197-203

Keywords:

ant association

distribution

host

Notes: The present study was carried out during the spring-summer of 2009, in several Tunisian table-grape producing areas. The aim was to provide information about the scale insect fauna, especially about the mealybug tending ant relationship on grapevines. We also intended to implement a basic step for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) perfecting.