Opuntia Cochineal Scale Pest, Dactylopius opuntiae: Current Situation, Description, Importance, and Control Methods in Countries of the Mediterranean Basin and North Africa
Introduction The cochineal scale insect Dactylopius opuntiae (Cockerell, 1896) is one of the most significant invasive pests, causing substantial economic damage to the Cactaceae family, particularly the prickly pear genus,…