Strawberry guava scale
- Scientific Name
- Tectococcus ovatus
- Target Pest
- Psidium cattleianum
- Release Status
- approved
- First Release
- 2012
- Efficacy
- low
Summary
Scale insect that reduces strawberry guava growth and fruit production through galling of leaves. Release was delayed nearly 2 decades due to cultural and public concern over waiawī uses.
Host Specificity
High — host-tested against Hawaiian native Myrtaceae.
Record 30000000Updated 4/17/2026