One of the colorants with the greatest number of commercial uses is obtained from the haemolymph of the insect known as carmine cochineal Dactylopius coccus Costa. The insect, originally from Mexico ...

The infestation of cactus pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) by Dactylopius opuntiae presents a significant challenge to agricultural production in arid and semi‐arid regions globally. This pest not only ...

Israeli scientists appear to be winning the war — or at least holding the fort — against an insect that has been decimating the iconic prickly pear cactus in northern Israel. A team working under ...