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Heptyl butyrate, a putative pheromone involved in social communication of Vespula germanica wasps
(2018-02)Greater knowledge on the social communication of invasive Vespula germanica wasps is needed to fully understand their foraging behavior. This is particularly valuable considering that poison baiting is currently the only ... -
Plant‐based compounds with potential as push‐pull stimuli to manage behavior of leaf‐cutting ants
(2017-05)Leaf‐cutting ants are a serious pest of young forestry plantations. Currently, the main control method is the use of broad‐spectrum insecticides, which have a negative effect on non‐target organisms and the environment. ... -
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 ...