Stiller, A.R., Chase, K.D., Slone, J.D., Littlejohn, C., Márez, I.M., & Ward, S.F. 2025 Field evaluation of augmentative biological control as a management tool against an invading scale insect, Acanthococcus lagerstroemiae (Kuwana) (Hemiptera: Eriococcidae). Biological Control 210: 105889

Keywords:

  • ant association
  • biological control
  • ecology
  • natural enemies

    • Notes: This study investigated the efficacy of R. lophanthae and C. rufilabris against A. lagerstroemiae in a field study by measuring the change in A. lagerstroemiae population growth following single and mixed species releases of these two predator species. The results provide valuable information on the use of ABC for A. lagerstroemiae management in urban and nursery settings. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2025.105889

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