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Cochineal insect has been used in checking the wild growth of
Cochineal insect has been used in checking the wild growth of
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The correct option is D Opuntia
Opuntia is referred to as smooth prickly pear. The control of smooth prickly pear was the first biological weed control project. It is performed by using cochineal insects (Dactylopius spp.) or mealybugs (Hypogeococcus pungens). Cochineal insects are small plant-sucking bugs. The cactus moth (Cactoblastis cactorum) was used majorly in many countries like India and Australia.Thus, the correct answer is option A.
Opuntia is referred to as smooth prickly pear. The control of smooth prickly pear was the first biological weed control project. It is performed by using cochineal insects (Dactylopius spp.) or mealybugs (Hypogeococcus pungens). Cochineal insects are small plant-sucking bugs. The cactus moth (Cactoblastis cactorum) was used majorly in many countries like India and Australia.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.
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