Potential distribution of Acerophagus papayae, a parasitoid of the papaya mealybug (Paracoccus marginatus), across Africa

The papaya mealybug, Paracoccus marginatus, is a highly polyphagous invasive pest that affects at least 133 economically important crops, and causes economic losses worldwide. Acerophagus papayae (Noyes and Schauff), a parasitic wasp, has proven to be a successful biocontrol agent, but its use in Af...

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Main Authors: Elizabeth A. Finch, Kris A.G. Wyckhuys, Ivan Rwomushana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-11-01
Series:Biological Control
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1049964424001932
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