Behavioral Response of Little Fire Ant, Wasmannia auropunctata (Hymenoptera: Formicidae), to Trail Chemicals Laid on Epiphytic Moss
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DOI: 10.1007/s10905-019-09721-0
Abstract: The little fire ant (LFA), Wasmannia auropunctata (Hymenoptera: Formicidae), is native to the neotropics, but has become one of the world’s most widespread and destructive invasive ants. In Hawaii, LFA was first discovered in 1999… read more here.
Keywords: little fire; epiphytic moss; trail; lfa ... See more keywords
Laboratory Evaluation of Egg White and Milk External Biomarkers for Wasmannia auropunctata (Hymenoptera: Formicidae)
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DOI: 10.1093/jisesa/iez121
Abstract: Abstract Acquisition and retention of two protein markers were tested on little fire ants, Wasmannia auropunctata Roger. Pure (100%) cow’s milk and a dilution (10%) of chicken egg whites were applied to W. auropunctata directly… read more here.
Keywords: milk; cross contamination; wasmannia auropunctata; egg ... See more keywords