Cultural and biological control methods
Regulatory pruning for air circulation. Natural enemies:
Aphytis melinus
Aphytis Chrysomphali
Critical stage
1st generation: May.
2nd generation: August.
Treatment criteria
If over 2% of fruit has been attacked in the previous harvest, treat during the most sensitive stage of the 1st generation. If the pending harvest in the 2nd generation shows 2% of fruit under attack, treat as many sensitive forms as possible with oil.
Active material recommended
Paraffin oil
Spirotetramat
Chlorpyrifos-methyl
Pyriproxyfen (only 1st generation)
Scientific name
Aonidiella aurantii.
