ABSTRACT
The progress noted for the faunistic survey confirms the great richness and extreme specific diversity of entomocenosa associated with citrus trees in various parts of the world. Substantial progress has also been made in the bioecological and ethological characterization of the various phytophageous species, in particular on alimentary specificity, the development cycle and the various components of the biotic potential. At a time when everyone is convinced of the necessity of developing and optimizing systems of integrated control for the various types of citrus growing, it would seem advisable to develop research into quantitative ecology which would give people a better understanding of entomocenosa, leading to mathematical or other models for forecasts or decisions, and finally provide a more rational basis for management and phytosanitary protection.
