A Study of Aqueous Plant Extracts of Moringa oleifera, Citrus limon, and Curcuma longa on Mealybugs (Maconellicoccus hirsutus)
Runa Paul, Himanshu Thakur & Priyanka Sinha · Asian Journal of Research in Zoology · 2026
The pink hibiscus mealybug (Maconellicoccus hirsutus) is a key pest that damages crops and ornamental plants. Several chemicals are used to control this destructive insect; however, their extensive use can have environmental consequences and affect beneficial organisms. Botanical...
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10.9734/ajriz/2026/v9i3305