Controlling invasive Argentine ants, Linepithema humile, in conservation areas using horizontal insecticide transfer
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-56189-1
Abstract: Invasive ants are major agricultural and urban pests and a significant concern in conservation areas. Despite long history of control and eradication efforts, invasive ants continue to spread around the globe driven by a multitude… read more here.
Keywords: argentine ants; conservation; transfer; controlling invasive ... See more keywords
Let them eat termites—prey‐baiting provides effective control of Argentine ants, Linepithema humile, in a biodiversity hotspot
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DOI: 10.1111/jen.12501
Abstract: Invasive ants threaten biodiversity, ecosystem services and agricultural systems. This study evaluated a prey‐baiting approach for managing Argentine ants in natural habitat invaded by Argentine ants. Blackmound termites (Amitermes hastatus) were topically exposed to fipronil… read more here.
Keywords: control; argentine ants; ants linepithema; biodiversity ... See more keywords
Alternative Methods of Ant (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) Control with Emphasis on the Argentine Ant, Linepithema humile
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DOI: 10.3390/insects12060487
Abstract: Simple Summary Ants can be major pests to homeowners and other property owners. In the U.S., ants often rank as one of the most common and difficult-to-control pests around and in homes, businesses, and other… read more here.
Keywords: control; ant linepithema; hymenoptera formicidae; humile ... See more keywords