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Descaling machines

Descaling machines

Machines that remove various scale insects (especially Diaspididae) from infested fruit (especially citrus) with hot water sprays.

Reference

Bedford, E.C.G. 1990. Chapter 3.7 Mechanical control: High-pressure rinsing of fruit. In: Rosen, D. (editor) Armored Scale Insects, Their Biology, Natural Enemies and Control. Elsevier, The Netherlands, pp. 507-513.