Research Article

Determination of the Effect of the Use of Cover Plants in Citrus on the Population Density of Harmful Planococcus citri Risso (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) by Parasitoids and Predators

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Determination of the Effect of the Use of Cover Plants in Citrus on the Population Density of Harmful Planococcus citri Risso (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) by Parasitoids and Predators

Abstract

This study investigated the effect of cover crop use on the population density of Planococcus citri Risso (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae), a citrus pest, and its parasitoids and predators. The study utilized vetch as the cover crop, along with the citrus orchard flora (mowing) and a control plot (herbicide-treated, weed-free plot). The farmer applied the same agricultural practices to all three plots. The results showed high mealybug populations in all three plots (control, vetch, mowing). However, mealybug density decreased in the vetch plot after the release of parasitoids and predators. According to the annual data, parasitoid and predator density increased in both plots where cover crops and mowing were applied, while it was negligible in the control plot where no herbaceous plants were left under the trees. Based on these results, it was concluded that leaving the citrus orchard weed-free by mowing or using a cover crop such as vetch has a positive effect on the populations of parasitoids and predators, which is effective in reducing the mealybug population.

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Supporting Institution

Çukurova University BAPSIS Unit

Project Number

FYL-2019-12093

Thanks

This study is the result of the first author's postgraduate thesis research and was supported by the Çukurova University Scientific Research Project Unit with project number FYL-2019-12093.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Entomology in Agriculture

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

November 7, 2026

Publication Date

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Submission Date

March 16, 2026

Acceptance Date

May 11, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Number: Advanced Online Publication

APA
Anaçkaya, Ö., Ulusoy, M. R., & Çalışkan Keçe, A. F. (2026). Determination of the Effect of the Use of Cover Plants in Citrus on the Population Density of Harmful Planococcus citri Risso (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) by Parasitoids and Predators. Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Tarım Ve Doğa Dergisi, Advanced Online Publication. https://doi.org/10.18016/ksutarimdoga.vi.1911027
AMA
1.Anaçkaya Ö, Ulusoy MR, Çalışkan Keçe AF. Determination of the Effect of the Use of Cover Plants in Citrus on the Population Density of Harmful Planococcus citri Risso (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) by Parasitoids and Predators. KSU J. Agric Nat. 2026;(Advanced Online Publication). doi:10.18016/ksutarimdoga.vi.1911027
Chicago
Anaçkaya, Ömer, Mehmet Rifat Ulusoy, and Asime Filiz Çalışkan Keçe. 2026. “Determination of the Effect of the Use of Cover Plants in Citrus on the Population Density of Harmful Planococcus Citri Risso (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) by Parasitoids and Predators”. Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Tarım Ve Doğa Dergisi, no. Advanced Online Publication. https://doi.org/10.18016/ksutarimdoga.vi.1911027.
EndNote
Anaçkaya Ö, Ulusoy MR, Çalışkan Keçe AF (November 7, 2026) Determination of the Effect of the Use of Cover Plants in Citrus on the Population Density of Harmful Planococcus citri Risso (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) by Parasitoids and Predators. Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Tarım ve Doğa Dergisi Advanced Online Publication
IEEE
[1]Ö. Anaçkaya, M. R. Ulusoy, and A. F. Çalışkan Keçe, “Determination of the Effect of the Use of Cover Plants in Citrus on the Population Density of Harmful Planococcus citri Risso (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) by Parasitoids and Predators”, KSU J. Agric Nat., no. Advanced Online Publication, Nov. 2026, doi: 10.18016/ksutarimdoga.vi.1911027.
ISNAD
Anaçkaya, Ömer - Ulusoy, Mehmet Rifat - Çalışkan Keçe, Asime Filiz. “Determination of the Effect of the Use of Cover Plants in Citrus on the Population Density of Harmful Planococcus Citri Risso (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) by Parasitoids and Predators”. Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Tarım ve Doğa Dergisi. Advanced Online Publication (November 7, 2026). https://doi.org/10.18016/ksutarimdoga.vi.1911027.
JAMA
1.Anaçkaya Ö, Ulusoy MR, Çalışkan Keçe AF. Determination of the Effect of the Use of Cover Plants in Citrus on the Population Density of Harmful Planococcus citri Risso (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) by Parasitoids and Predators. KSU J. Agric Nat. 2026. doi:10.18016/ksutarimdoga.vi.1911027.
MLA
Anaçkaya, Ömer, et al. “Determination of the Effect of the Use of Cover Plants in Citrus on the Population Density of Harmful Planococcus Citri Risso (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) by Parasitoids and Predators”. Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Tarım Ve Doğa Dergisi, no. Advanced Online Publication, Nov. 2026, doi:10.18016/ksutarimdoga.vi.1911027.
Vancouver
1.Ömer Anaçkaya, Mehmet Rifat Ulusoy, Asime Filiz Çalışkan Keçe. Determination of the Effect of the Use of Cover Plants in Citrus on the Population Density of Harmful Planococcus citri Risso (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) by Parasitoids and Predators. KSU J. Agric Nat. 2026 Nov. 7;(Advanced Online Publication). doi:10.18016/ksutarimdoga.vi.1911027


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