The fig wax scale Ceroplastes rusci (Linnaeus) (Homoptera: Coccidae) in south-east Vietnam: Pest status, life history and biocontrol trials with Eublemma amabilis Moore (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)
2006
Vu, Nga Thi (Nong Lam University, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam) | Eastwood, Rod (Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland, Australia), E-mail: eastwood@fas.harvard.edu | Nguyen, Chat Thi (Nong Lam University, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam) | Pham, Lam Van (National Institute of Plant Protection, Ha Noi, Vietnam)
The fig wax scale Ceroplastes rusci (Linnaeus) is a serious pest of fruit trees in many countries. In the present study we investigated the extent of C. rusci infestation and the range of host species, particularly in fruit orchards, in south-east Vietnam. Captive populations of C. rusci were established to record life history parameters and to investigate the efficacy of an endemic predacious moth, Eublemma amabilis Moore, as a potential biocontrol agent. Heavy infestation of C. rusci (up to 100%) was recorded in soursop and other fruit orchards, and the culturally important Hoa Mai flower was also affected.
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