The Opuntia cochineal scale or false carmine cochineal scale, Dactylopius opuntiae
(Cockerell)(Hemiptera: Dactylopiidae), is spreading rapidly in many countries, especially in …

A historical perspective on the use and production of species of Dactylopius (Hemipetera:
Dactylopiidae) and Opuntia (Cactaceae: Opuntioidae), information on their origin, diversity …

The Opuntia cochineal scale Dactylopius opuntiae (Cockerell)(Hemiptera: Dactylopiidae)
causes severe damage to prickly pear (Opuntia ficus‐indica (L.) Miller). This scale insect …

The false carmine cochineal outbreak in the semiarid region of Brazil has caused
considerable damage to the cactus production for the last 16 years. Native of Mexico, the …

In northeast Brazil, the cactus Opuntia ficus-indica is a key species for feeding livestock.
However, productivity has been reduced by the cochineal scale Dactylopius opuntiae …

Abstract Hyperaspis trifurcata (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) is a native predator of the wild
cochineal scale, Dactylopius opuntiae (Hemiptera: Dactylopiidae) in North America. Here …

Simple Summary Cactus is an important drought-tolerant crop that has very various
beneficial uses. In Morocco, cactus is a perfectly appropriate crop for land rehabilitation in …

Dactylopius opuntiae (Cockerell) is a significant pest of cactus pear species worldwide. Over
the past seven years, there has been growing interest in its distribution, impact, and the …

Dactylopius opuntiae is the most important pest of nopal (Opuntia ficus-indica) in several
countries of the world, although its biology has been studied only in Opuntia megacantha …

La présente étude analyse la résistance de différentes espèces de cactus d'Opuntia spp. à
Dactylopius opuntiae (Hemiptera: Dactylopiidae) sur la base de 248 écotypes d'Opuntia …