Abstract Mealybugs (Hemiptera; Pseudococcidae) are one of the noxious sucking pests
infesting ornamental and horticulture crops including citrus. It is emerging as a severe threat …

Present study was carried out to investigate the variation in web architecture of Larinia
chloris (Audouin 1826) in relation to seasonal differences and the biotic factors of the …

One of the emerging threats to citrus industry in Pakistan is the infestation of mealybug
Drosicha mangiferae (Pseudococcidae: Hemiptera), a damaging insect pest of a large …

In recent years, DNA barcoding has become quite popular for molecular identification of
species because it is simple, quick and an affordable method. Present study was conducted …

Heavy metals are known to modulate the life history traits of spider species. This study
aimed to explore the divergence in life-history traits, including survival, growth, development …

Spiders contribute significantly to natural pest control in agriculture. Here, we investigated
the biodiversity, population dynamics and predatory activities of spiders in the maize …

Mealybug species Drosicha mangiferae (Green)(Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) has become
a serious pest of many horticultural crops including citrus. Population studies are important …

Mealybug Drosicha mangiferae (Pseudococcidae: Hemiptera) is one of the destructive
insect pests of many agricultural and horticultural crops including citrus. Extensive and …

Citrus is one of the major fruit crops worldwide due to its contribution to food security. Citrus
orchards serve as a habitat for arthropods plethora including beneficial and harmful …

Contemporary non-target effects of conventional synthetic insecticides necessitate
evaluating biorational insecticides owing differential chemistry and modes of action than the …