Moore, S.D. 2002 Entomopathogens & microbial control of citrus pests in South Africa: a review.. SA Fruit Journal 1(3): 30-32.

Notes: Several pathogens have been recorded from citrus pests in South Africa. These include Sphaerostilbe aurantiicola [Nectria coccophila], Podonectria sp., Fusarium coccinellum and F. lateritium [Gibberella baccata] from California red scale (Aonidiella aurantii); S. aurantiicola from circular purple scale (Chrysomphalus ficus) [C. aonidum]; Myiophagus sp. from citrus mussel scale (Cornuaspis beckii [Lepidosaphes beckii]); Cladosporium oxysporum from citrus mealybug (Planococcus citri); Verticillium lecanii from soft green scale (Pulvinaria aethiopica). Some control recomendations are provided but further investigations into microbial control of southern African citrus pests are strongly recommended.