Citrus Snow Scale Unaspis citri (Comstock) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Diaspididae)
This document provides an overview of the citrus snow scale, Unaspis citri, an armored scale insect affecting citrus crops. It details the insect’s biology, life cycle, and distribution, highlighting its impact on citrus production in Florida. The document also discusses the economic significance o...
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This document provides an overview of the citrus snow scale, Unaspis citri, an armored scale insect affecting citrus crops. It details the insect’s biology, life cycle, and distribution, highlighting its impact on citrus production in Florida. The document also discusses the economic significance of citrus snow scale infestations and outlines management strategies, including biological, cultural, and chemical controls. Emphasis is placed on the importance of monitoring and controlling this pest to prevent economic damage to citrus groves.
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| spelling | doaj-art-f03fd4538e934c958063882f702873162025-01-25T05:57:54ZengThe University of Florida George A. Smathers LibrariesEDIS2576-00092013-09-012013910.32473/edis-in1010-2013Citrus Snow Scale Unaspis citri (Comstock) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Diaspididae)Courtney R. BuckleyAmanda Hodges0University of Florida This document provides an overview of the citrus snow scale, Unaspis citri, an armored scale insect affecting citrus crops. It details the insect’s biology, life cycle, and distribution, highlighting its impact on citrus production in Florida. The document also discusses the economic significance of citrus snow scale infestations and outlines management strategies, including biological, cultural, and chemical controls. Emphasis is placed on the importance of monitoring and controlling this pest to prevent economic damage to citrus groves. https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/138215Insects |
| spellingShingle | Courtney R. Buckley Amanda Hodges Citrus Snow Scale Unaspis citri (Comstock) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Diaspididae) EDIS Insects |
| title | Citrus Snow Scale Unaspis citri (Comstock) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Diaspididae) |
| title_full | Citrus Snow Scale Unaspis citri (Comstock) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Diaspididae) |
| title_fullStr | Citrus Snow Scale Unaspis citri (Comstock) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Diaspididae) |
| title_full_unstemmed | Citrus Snow Scale Unaspis citri (Comstock) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Diaspididae) |
| title_short | Citrus Snow Scale Unaspis citri (Comstock) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Diaspididae) |
| title_sort | citrus snow scale unaspis citri comstock insecta hemiptera coccoidea diaspididae |
| topic | Insects |
| url | https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/138215 |
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