Indigenous strains of Beauveria and Metharizium as potential biological control agents against the invasive hornet Vespa velutina.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jip.2018.02.021
Abstract: Alien species often miss parasites in their invaded area, and this is the case in Vespa velutina. This invasive hornet predator of bees was accidentally introduced in Europe from East China in 2004. The control… read more here.
Keywords: control; biological control; indigenous strains; invasive hornet ... See more keywords
Tracking the invasive hornet Vespa velutina in complex environments by means of a harmonic radar
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-91541-4
Abstract: An innovative scanning harmonic radar has been recently developed for tracking insects in complex landscapes. This movable technology has been tested on an invasive hornet species (Vespa velutina) for detecting the position of their nests… read more here.
Keywords: harmonic radar; tracking invasive; radar; invasive hornet ... See more keywords
Viability of thermal imaging in detecting nests of the invasive hornet Vespa velutina
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DOI: 10.1111/1744-7917.12760
Abstract: Vespa velutina is an invasive hornet species that is colonising Europe, generating considerable impacts on honeybees, beekeeping and biodiversity. Control and early warning strategies for this species are mainly based on monitoring plans and procedures… read more here.
Keywords: thermal imaging; viability thermal; imaging detecting; invasive hornet ... See more keywords