Natural Enemies of Scale Insects in Kashmir Valley, India

Earlier records of predators and parasitoids of scale insects of Kashmir Valley were given by Zaka-ur-Rab (1983) and Masoodi and Trali (1987) respectively. Recently, Bhagat et al. (1991) and Ramzan et al. (1991) reported several species of coccids from this region. The present survey was conducted by random sampling method during 1985-86. The scale insect infested materials were brought to the laboratory from the fields in different localities. The samples were kept in spacious jars/bottles or in glass tubes for emergence of natural enemies. Parasitoid and predators were collected and preserved for identification.