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3 articles for “Parasitoids”
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Insect Hymnenopteran Parasitoids of Sugarcane Pest and Role As Biological Control Agents
Abstract: The present study is short communication of insect parasitoids belongs to order Hymenoptera. Sugarcane crop attract number of insect pests that flourish on it, and cause about 15- 20% yield loss and minimize the productivity, this reduction in yield increase when the insect parasitoids attack on pest. There are some major parasitoids Orders that attack on the number of crops pest, like Dipteran, Lepidopterans, Neuropteran etc. and one of the …
Published in International Journal of Insects · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 18–21 Read article
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Havoc of Papaya Mealybug (Paracoccus marginatus) and Its Management Strategies
Abstract: The papaya mealybug (Paracoccus marginatus) is a serious problem that affects mulberries, citrus, and papaya among other agricultural and horticultural crops. Originating in Central America, it has spread around the world and caused extensive harm because of its capacity to consume plant sap, which results in reduced crop yields, fruit drop, and chlorosis. In addition, the insect releases honeydew, which encourages the development of sooty mold, further impeding photosynthesis and …
Published in International Journal of Insects · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 12–16 Read article
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Host Suitability of Trichogrammatoidea Bactrae Nagaraja on Different Host Eggs
Abstract: Trichogrammatoidea bactrae Nagaraja (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatoidea) is a highly effective egg parasitoid for controlling lepidopteran pests. This study evaluates its host suitability and biological characteristics across various lepidopteran eggs, specifically Corcyra cephalonica Stainton (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae), Spodoptera litura Fabricius (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), Helicoverpa armigera Hubner (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), and Pectinophora gossypiella Saunders (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae). The results indicate that T. bactrae shows the highest parasitization rates on C. cephalonica, …
Published in International Journal of Insects · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–6 Read article