Moretti, E., & Schmidt-Jeffris, R.A. 2025 Evaluation of drone and ground releases of Cryptolaemus montrouzieri for mealybug (Pseudococcus maritimus) control in apples. Biological Control 207: 105805

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biological control

distribution

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natural enemies

Notes: To assess the viability of C. montrouzieri for mealybug control in apple, this study evaluated releases in commercial organic apple orchards in WA state for control of P. maritimus. Based on their propensity for dispersal, high host-density dependence, and expense, releases of adult C. montrouzieri for P. maritimus control in apple are not strongly supported. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2025.105805

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