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Hassan, E. (1998). Insecticidal toxicity of neem seed kernel extract (NSKE) on Bactrocera tryoni (Frogg.) (Diptera: Tephritidae) and repellency on persimmon fruit. Zeitschrift fuer Pflanzenkrankheiten und Pflanzenschutz 105(4): 411-416. {a} Univ. Queensland Gatton Coll., Lawes Qld 4343, Australia

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Park, J. D., Y. H. Kim, et al. (1993). Seasonal occurrence, host preference and hatching behavior of Eriococcus lagerstraemiae. Korean Journal of Applied Entomology 32(1): 83-89. {a} Res. Bureau Chonnam R.D.A., Naju, North Korea

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