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The cochineal scale insect, Dactylopius opuntiae, growing on potted creeping prickly pear (Opuntia humifusa) during an experiment. (Photo credit Nicola Rule)

Can prickly pear invasions be controlled by cochineal scale insects?

Host plant compatibility and underground storage capacity do not explain the resistance of creeping prickly pear (Opuntia humifusa) to damage caused by the biocontrol cochineal scale insect Dactylopius opuntiae.

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