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Natural Enemies of Cochineal (Dactylopius coccus Costa): Importance in Mexico

1998; Volume: 3; Linguagem: Inglês

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Mary Portillo, G Ana Lilia Vigueras,

Cassava research and cyanide

At the present time, the culture of carmine cochineal (Dactylopius coccus) is redeveloping in Mexicoand the world. However, several natural enemies reduce very significantly the populations of thisinsect on its Opuntia hosts, especially in Mexico where there is a higher impact. Therfore, it isnecessary to develop some controls over the enemies of cochineal. This paper presents informationabout the natural enemies of cochineals, with emphasis on Mexico, as a first step to support furthercontrols.