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Entomofauna e parassiti del mirto

Abstract

Myrtle pests are mainly represented by Rhinchota homoptera and Thisanoptera. In particular, Saissetia oleae, Partenolecanium corni e Ceroplastes rusci are the most frequent species reported in Sardinia whereas Heliothrips haemorroidalis is a harmful pest in other Italian regions. Pest control in myrtle cultivations is possible only following the plant protection regulation of European organic agriculture. In fact, in Italy there currently are no conventional insecticides authorized for myrtle destined to liquor or essential oil production

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