Olabiyi, D.O., Stelinski, L.L., & Diepenbrock, L.M. 2024 Phenology of Nipaecoccus viridis (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) in Florida citrus groves. Florida Entomologist https://doi.org/10.1515/flaent-2024-0033

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Notes: The main objectives of this study were to: (1) describe the trends in the seasonal abundance of hibiscus mealybug in commercial citrus groves in Florida by an absolute sampling method (visual examination of plant material), (2) compare the obtained results with results from relative sampling procedures (corrugated cardboard band traps and sticky traps) to potentially identify simpler monitoring methods for evaluating hibiscus mealybug populations, and (3) describe the relationship between the seasonal abundance of hibiscus mealybug and new vegetative growth of citrus in Florida.

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