UniversitĂ degli studi di Sassari, Dipartimento di Economia e sistemi arborei
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