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Potential impact of the leaf‐cutting ant Acromyrmex lobicornis on conifer plantations in northern Patagonia, Argentina
(Wiley, 2011-05)The economic losses associated with crop damage by invasive pests can be minimized by recognizing their potential impact before they spread into new areas or crops. We experimentally evaluated the preferences of the ... -
Push‐pull to manage leaf‐cutting ants: an effective strategy in forestry plantations
(Wiley, 2020-08)BACKGROUND: Leaf‐cutting ants (LCAs) are amongst the most important forestry pests in South America. Currently, their control is carried out almost exclusively through the application of toxic baits of restricted use. Here ... -
Rápidas y voraces... la hormigas cortadoras de hojas
(Proyecto Silvicultura de Bosques Cultivados, INTA, 2021-05)Las hormigas cortadoras de hojas (HCH) son el principal problema sanitario que presentan las plantaciones forestales en nuestro país. Un inadecuado manejo de la plaga puede ser limitante para el logro de la plantación, ... -
Wind disrupts trail pheromone communication in the leaf-cutting ant Acromyrmex lobicornis
(Elsevier, 2022-10)Although wind is a ubiquitous component of ecological systems and might affect pheromone communication, its effects have not been studied in depth. To test whether wind impacts trail pheromone behaviour, we studied the ...