Namadara, S., Uthandi, S., Rangasamy, A., Malaichamy, K., Venkatesan, M., Narayanan, M.B., & Murugaiyan, S. 2025 Comprehensive review of the microbial approach to mealybug management. International Journal of Tropical Insect Science https://doi.org/10.1007/s42690-025-01452-4

Keywords:

  • control
  • endosymbiont
  • host
  • vector
  • wax
  • Notes: Here, we review the analysis of conventional approaches to control mealybug infestations. Further, we explore eco-friendly alternatives and unravel cryptic interactions between mealybugs and associated microbes that would protect crops from the relentless menace of this assertive agricultural insect pest.