Vine mealybug sex pheromone increases citrus mealybug parasitism by Anagyrus sp. near pseudococci (Girault)

► Field trials were carried out in Portugal, Italy and Israel. ► Effect of lavandulyl senecioate (LS) on Anagyrus sp. near pseudococci was investigated. ► Application of LS enhances parasitism rate of mealybugs by the wasp. ► The role of LS as an arrestant cue of A. sp. near pseudococci is hypothesized.