A diverse array of molecular markers and constantly evolving analytical approaches have
been employed to reconstruct the invasion histories of the most notorious invasions …

The world's forests face unprecedented threats from invasive insects and pathogens that can
cause large irreversible damage to the ecosystems. This threatens the world's capacity to …

Abstract Motivation: Approximate Bayesian computation (ABC) methods provide an
elaborate approach to Bayesian inference on complex models, including model choice. Both …

Background The black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) is the most promising insect candidate
for nutrient-recycling through bioconversion of organic waste into biomass, thereby …

The harlequin ladybird, Harmonia axyridis (Pallas)(Coleoptera: Coccinellidae), is native to
Asia but has been intentionally introduced to many countries as a biological control agent of …

The increased availability of spatial data and methodological developments in species
distribution modelling has lead to concurrent advances in phylogeography, broadening the …

Biological control is a valuable and effective strategy for controlling arthropod pests and has
been used extensively against invasive arthropods. As one approach for control of …

Admixture between differentiated populations is considered to be a powerful mechanism
stimulating the invasive success of some introduced species. It is generally facilitated …

Genetic admixture, the intraspecific hybridization among divergent introduced sources, can
immediately facilitate colonization via hybrid vigor and profoundly enhance invasion via …

Many recently established non-native insect species appear to be spreading across Europe
significantly faster than before. The box tree moth (Cydalima perspectalis), a native to Asia …