Mealybug Trabutina serpentina in Southeastern Kazakhstan as a Biological Control Agent for Saltcedars (Tamarix spp.)

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Authors: Roman V. Jashenko, C. Jack DeLoach, Weikang Yang, V Ilina
DOI: 10.3390/f17020214
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References: 5

Abstract

Mealybug Trabutina serpentina has two generations in southeastern Kazakhstan. Second instars of the second generation overwinter. Between 2003 and 2005, for the second time in 50 years, a large reproduction of this pseudococcid was seen in the Ile River valley. This species should be removed from the list of potential biocontrol agents for Tamarix ramosissima that are considered suitable in the USA, due to its potential to harm American populations of T. aphylla. Nonetheless, the species might be used for biological control of tamarisk in South Africa, Australia, and other countries.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Biological Control of Invasive Species Research on scale insects Forest Insect Ecology and Management

Publication details

Journal / source
Forests
Volume
17
Issue
2
Pages
214–214
Publication date
5 February 2026
Language
EN