Prasanna, P.M., & Balikai, R.A. 2015 Seasonal incidence of grapevine mealy bug, Maconellicoccus hirsutus (Green) and its natural enemies. Karnataka Journal of Agricultural Sciences 28(3): 347-350

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distribution

host

natural enemies

Notes: The studies on the seasonal incidence of grapevine mealy bug, Maconellicoccus hirsutus (Green) and their naturalenemies was carried out for two consecutive years during 2009-10 and 2010-11. The infestation of mealy bug egg masses and colonies was observed throughout the year with peak incidence during fruiting season during both the seasons (December to March months). Seven predators and 12 parasitoids were recorded on mealy bug during the study period.