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A synthesis on the impact of non-native conifer plantations on ant and beetle diversity in norh-western Patagonia
(2018-03)Softwood forestry with non-native tree species is increasing worldwide and especially in many developing countries of the Southern Hemisphere. Tree plantations are beneficial in environmental and socioeconomic aspects, but ... -
Can early thinning and pruning lessen the impact of pine plantations on beetle and ant diversity in the Patagonian steppe?
(2012)Pine plantations are thought to negatively impact species diversity and to irreversibly modify arid zones. However, some studies have suggested that through the application of appropriate management practices, the negative ... -
Damage reduction of Acromyrmex lobicornis in Pinus ponderosa using mixed pine species in combination with push–pull tools
(Wiley, 2023-11)Leaf-cutting ants (LCAs) cause significant damage to forest plantations and are mainly managed by broad-spectrum synthetic insecticides. In Patagonia, Pinus ponderosa (Pinales: Pinaceae) (Douglas 1836) and Pinus contorta ... -
“Hormiga Argentina” Linepithema humile
(Ediciones INTA, 2020)En Argentina existen mas de 600 especies de hormigas y solo una de ellas (Linepithema humile) es la que llamamos "hormiga argentina". Si bien su nombre nos remite a nuestro país, esta hormiga originaria de la cuenca del ... -
Insectos de importancia económica y sanitaria “La hormiga cortadora de hojas”, Acromyrmex lobicornis
(Ediciones INTA, 2019-12)Acromyrmex lobicornis es la hormiga cortadora que posee la distribución más extensa de Argentina y que alcanza las latitudes más australes del mundo. En Patagonia, la herbivoría por hormigas cortadoras, aunque de menor ... -
Pest management of social insects in urban settings
(2017-04)Pest management of social insects in urban environments is a growing global concern, given the problems that these pests generate and the growth of urban areas worldwide. In this special issue, we present studies on the ... -
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 ... -
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 ...