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Actions protocol to face cactus cochineal in non-native regions
Article number
1452_30
Pages
227 – 232
Language
English
Abstract
After attending several projects on cactus pear in America and Africa, the experiences and gathered information on its biotic and abiotic factors allowed us to conclude that some identified abiotic factors interact with cactus pear, mainly in America where its native origin is located.
In Mexico one of these biotic factors (cactus cochineal) has several natural enemies that serve as an effective autonomous control for cactus cochineal, however in other areas with the lack of this element, the situation results quite different, since cactus cochineal tends to proliferate in huge populations that even surpass the hosts development.
This manuscript presents an actions protocol to face this insect in non-native regions where cactus pear plantations are established as regular crops.
In Mexico one of these biotic factors (cactus cochineal) has several natural enemies that serve as an effective autonomous control for cactus cochineal, however in other areas with the lack of this element, the situation results quite different, since cactus cochineal tends to proliferate in huge populations that even surpass the hosts development.
This manuscript presents an actions protocol to face this insect in non-native regions where cactus pear plantations are established as regular crops.
Authors
L. Portillo
Keywords
Opuntia ficus-indica, Dactylopius opuntiae, pest management, Mediterranean basin
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