“…Insects, such as mealybugs ( Exallomochlus hispidus ), are a major threat to mangosteen production and export. This insect excretes sweet exudates on the fruit surface, promoting mold growth while reducing fruit quality [52], [53]. This insect has caused great losses in the mangosteen industry, and as such, Indarwatmi et al [54] developed a phytosanitary technique using 60 Co gamma irradiation at 250 Gy to inhibit the reproduction of the bugs while maintaining fruit quality.…”