Project Coordinator:
Dr Sean Moore

Collaborating researchers and technicians involved:
Dr Sean Moore, Hendrik Hofmeyr, Wayne Kirkman

Although mealybugs are considered key pests from a cosmetic and production viewpoint, their phytosanitary threat is most serious. Molecular techniques to identify the species found on citrus have been developed. Research to identify the important natural enemies of indigenous species is being conducted. Periodically, post-harvest control strategies must be developed for various pests that are identified as barriers for exporting to new markets.