Ördögh, G., & Takacs, A. 1983 [The effectivity of Pyrotox against larvae of scale insects (Pseudococcus maritimus, Saissetia coffeae, Aspidiotus nerii) damaging potted ornamentals.. Növényvédelem 19(9):417-419.
Notes: [Original title: Pyrotox hatasa cserepes disznovenyeken karosito pajzstetu fajok (Pseudococcus maritimus, Saissetia coffeae, Aspidiotus nerii) larvai ellen.] The use of Pyrotox (a synergised formulation of pyrethrins) against 3 species of scale insects on ornamental plants is described from Hungary. These were Saissetia coffeae (Wlk.) on Nephrolepis exaltata and Cymbidium sp.; Aspidiotus nerii (Bch.) on Cymbidium sp.; and Pseudococcus maritimus (Ehrh.) on Howeia forsteriana. Some phytotoxicity is reported.