Archive for July, 2015
Facing up to alien invasive animals in Europe
An alien or non-native species is an organism that has become established in an area outside of its normal native range, as a result of human activity. An invasive alien species (IAS) is one which is having negative impacts in that colonised area. A generation ago, the concept of invasive alien species and their potential […]
Mango Pulp Weevil Sternochetus frigidus: An invasive species with economic significance in the Philippines
Mango is the third most important fruit crop in the Philippines, based on export volume and value. It is ranked next to banana and pineapple (DA, 2015). The locally grown mango varieties have established a large domestic and international market, in both fresh and processed forms. In 2011, the Philippines recorded a total production area […]
Cabbage Skunk weed Lysichitum americanum in wet woodlands: biology; invasiveness and control in the UK
The invasive Cabbage Skunk weed, Lysichitum americanum, is native to swamps and along streams in woodlands in the north-west of North America. It is named due to its distinctive “skunky” odour that it emits when it blooms and attracts its pollinators – scavenging flies and beetles. The name is also used for the eastern skunk […]
International news in brief – May/June 2015
Philipinnes: Clearing coconut logs to prevent rhinoceros beetle infestation Government crews are rushing to clear about 4m coconut trees in provinces damaged by super-typhoon Yolanda (international name Haiyan) in order to prevent the rhinoceros beetle from taking hold and attacking surviving trees. The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) reported that at the end of April, 9.15 […]
International Pest Control – May/June 2015 – Vol57, Nr.3
I am not clear how long a pest has to reside in a new locality to no longer be consider as an invasive pest and to be added to the list of ‘natives’. Many pests we deal with every day will have been a new comer at some time and as international communication and travel […]
Magnetic powder as an enhanced delivery agent for active ingredients in urban pest management products
Colin O’Halloran – YPIL Rob Fryatt – Xenex Associates Abstract: Satisfactory results from dry flowable powder formulations for control of crawling insect pests are driven by the quantity of powder adhering to the insect and the ability to transfer powder from insect to insect. This poster describes the performance of a magnetic dry flowable powder […]
AQUATAIN AMF & DROPS
Stefano Scarponi – Bleu Line – B.L. Group Abstract: Aquatain AMF is a unique silicone-based liquid for mosquito control. It spreads across the surface of standing water – even large water bodies – and forms a very thin film. As silicones have a very low surface tension, the film prevents pupae and larvae from attaching […]
Novel anticoagulant rodenticides devoid of causing rodenticide-resistance – A potential solution to an increasing and worldwide problem
Dietrich C. Gulba1, Henrik Luessen2 1Katholisches Klinikum Oberhausen GmbH, Oberhausen, D 2Tytonis BV, Alkmaar, NL Abstract: Rodent associated annual agricultural loss is estimated to exceed 10% up to 25 % of the annual food production in the world. In addition, these animals serve as carriers of severe human diseases and epidemic plagues of which (Ebola) […]
