title: A novel approach of using Cryptolaemus montrouzieri (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) in greenhouses of botanical gardens
abstract: Mealybug infestations remain a significant challenge in botanical garden greenhouses. Conventional summer deployment of the mealybug-feeding Cryptolaemus montrouzieri (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) often proves ineffective. This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of using adult, cold-resistant Cryptolaemus cultures during winter and spring to suppress early mealybug outbreaks. Laboratory cultures were established from wild specimens collected along the Black Sea coast of the Caucasus. The fiel
journal: Plant Protection News