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Notes: At the present time, the culture of carmine cochineal (Dactylopius coccus is redeveloping in Mexico and the world. However, several natural enemies reduce very significantly the populations of this insect on its Opuntia hosts, especially in Mexico where there is a higher impact. Therefore, it is necessary to develop some controls over the enemies of cochineal. This paper presents information about the natural enemies of cochineals, with emphasis on Mexico, as a first step to support further controls.