Effect of diatomaceous earth on the control of cottony cochineal (Pseudococcus spp.) in soursop (Annona muricata)

Soursop cultivation can be affected by a variety of pests that affect its normal development, measures to control pests especially in flowers and fruits are necessary. The use of diatomaceous earth is an alternative for pest management; however, its control potential is unknown. For this reason, the...

• Main Author: Rivero Herrada, Marisol (author)
• Other Authors: Hurtado Orellana, Marco Antonio (author), Marín Cuevas, Carmen Victoria (author), Vélez Ruiz, Mayra Carolina (author)
• Format: article
• Language: spa
• Published: 2024
• Subjects: Crecimiento; insecticida orgánico; silicio; plagas; Growth; organic insecticide; silicon; pests
• Online Access: https://revistas.uteq.edu.ec/index.php/cyt/article/view/720