Simmonds, F.J., Franz, J.M., & Tambasco, F.J 1976 History of biological control.. Theory and Practice of Biological Control. Academic Press New York 788 pp.

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Notes: Icerya purchasi is mentioned as a target pest of Rodolia cardinalis, which was introduced into California from Australia as the first successful biological control attempt. Prospaltella berlesei is mentioned as a successful biological control agent for Pseudaulacaspis pentagona and P. perniciosi has been successful in reducing damage caused by the San José scale. Dactylopius sp. was mentioned as an introduction into Australia from India.