Aspects influencing the suitability of Rhizaspidiotus donacis (Leonardi) (Hemiptera: Diaspididae), a candidate biological control agent for the invasive giant reed, arundo donax L. (Poaceae) in South Africa.

Olckers, Terence.Bownes, Sarah Jane.Pillay, Sasha-Ann.2017-07-142017-07-1420162016http://hdl.handle.net/10413/14687Master of Science in Entomology. University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg 2016.Abstract available in PDF file.en-ZABiological pest control agents.Weeds--Biological control.Theses--Entomology.Agent impact.Climate modelling.Host acceptability.Scale insects.Weed biocontrol.Aspects influencing the suitability of Rhizaspidiotus donacis (Leonardi) (Hemiptera: Diaspididae), a candidate biological control agent for the invasive giant reed, arundo donax L. (Poaceae) in South Africa.Thesis