Oğuzoğlu, Ş., Avci, M., & İpekdal, K. 2021 Predators of the giant pine scale, Marchalina hellenica (Gennadius 1883; Hemiptera: Marchalinidae), out of its natural range in Turkey. Open Life Sciences 16: 682–694

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natural enemies

Notes: Marchalina hellenica has been introduced to several regions in Greece and Turkey to increase pine honey production. It is also considered as a pest since heavy infestation may leave the host trees vulnerable to secondary pests. An understanding of its natural predators would facilitate planning biocontrol programs. We aimed to determine predators in Burdur, one of its introduced sites in Turkey.

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