Maps of a species' potential range make an important contribution to conservation and
invasive species risk analysis. Spatial predictions, however, should be accompanied by an …

The number of exotic ant species being dispersed to new regions by human transportation
and the trade pathways responsible for this are poorly understood. In this study, the …

The Argentine ant, Linepithema humile (Mayr), is a highly invasive global pest. It has been
just over twenty years since Argentine ants were fi rst discovered in New Zealand. Through …

Provides a state-of-the-science overview of arthropods affecting grape production around
the world. Vineyard pest management is a dynamic and evolving field, and the contributed …

Biological invasions can dramatically alter ecosystems. An ability to predict the
establishment success for exotic species is important for biosecurity and conservation …

Neurotoxic pesticides, such as neonicotinoids, negatively affect the cognitive capacity and
fitness of non-target species, and could also modify interspecific interactions. We tested …

The Argentine ant, Linepithema humile, is an invasive species with the potential to cause
significant economic and ecological damage in New Zealand. Using published information …

Sperm cells are costly to produce; diet should therefore affect sperm number and/or viability.
In non-social insects and vertebrates, there is compelling evidence that diet influences …

The impacts of Wasmannia auropunctata (the little fire ant) on the native biota and
subsistence agriculture in the S olomon I slands are poorly understood. This species was …

The spread of non-native ants has become an increasingly worldwide concern. Some ant
species, when established outside their native range, can gravely disrupt local ecosystems …