Pitan, O.O.R., Babarinde, S.A., Adesina, G.O., & Akintola, A.J. 2019 Host plants of the cotton mealybug, Phenacoccus solenopsis Tinsley (Homoptera: Pseudococcidae) in three selected towns of Nigeria, and its infestation pattern. Journal of Agricultural Science and Environment 11(1): 59-67
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Notes: Reconnaissance surveys were carried out for field infestation of Phenacoccus solenopsis Tinsley from 2006 to 2010 in 75 vegetable gardens located in 3 towns– Ogbomoso, Abeokuta and Ibadan in Nigeria. Of the three towns surveyed, P. solenopsis could be said to be restricted to backyard gardens around Ogbomoso at the moment. However, a nation-wide survey is very necessary now to determine the current status of the mealybug in Nigeria.
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