Ladybirds, lacewings, parasites tested as long-tailed mealybug controls in California citrus

DeBach, P; Fleschner, C

Ladybirds, lacewings, parasites tested as long-tailed mealybug controls in California citrus

Authors

Paul DeBach
C. A. Fleschner

Authors Affiliations

Paul DeBach is Assistant Entomologist in the Experiment Station, Riverside; C. A. Fleschner is Principal Laboratory Technician. Experiment Station, Riverside.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 1(13):1-3. DOI:10.3733/ca.v001n13p1e. December 1947.

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Abstract

The long-tailed mealybug, Pseudo-coccus longispinus, is a relatively recent pest of citrus and occurs principally in coastal areas of Orange, Los Angeles, and Ventura counties.

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