The use of entomopathogenic nematodes to control citus mealybug, Planococcus citri (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) on citrus in South Africa
Thesis (MScAgric)--Stellenbosch University, 2012. === ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Planococcus citri (Risso) (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae), the citrus mealybug, is a highly destructive pest of citrus in South Africa. The ability of mealybugs to develop resistance to chemicals, as well as their cryptic nature and...
Main Author: | Van Niekerk, Sonnica |
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Other Authors: | Malan, Antionette |
Format: | Others |
Language: | en_ZA |
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Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University
2012
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Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/20147 |
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