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Anindita Brahma, Raphael Gray Leon, Gabriel Luis Hernandez, Yannick Wurm
Summary: Cooperative living benefits animals in dominating ecosystems, but also increases the risk of pathogen exposure. Research on red fire ants shows that queens from multiple-queen colonies have higher viral load and diversity, highlighting a previously overlooked cost of transitioning to more highly social living.
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Entomology
Rino Yasudai, Akira Matsubara, Po-Wei Hsu, Ching-Chen Lee, Chung-Chi Lin, Chin-Cheng Scotty Yang
Summary: This study assessed the efficacy of two bait products, Arino-su-korori and Hyper Arino-su-korori, in controlling the red imported fire ant, Solenopsis invicta. Both baits demonstrated high mortalities of fire ants in laboratory conditions and significantly reduced their foraging activities in the field. Arino-su-korori performed slightly better than Hyper Arino-su-korori in terms of colony elimination and long-term suppression of field fire ants.
JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY
(2022)
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Agronomy
Xiaoliang Wang, Yujia Qin, Yanling Xu, Xiaodong Feng, Shouqi Zhao, Yongyue Lu, Zhihong Li
Summary: The red imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta Buren) is a highly successful and destructive invasive ant species. Utilizing the MaxEnt modeling approach and comprehensive surveillance data, the distribution of S. invicta in China resulting from climate change was predicted. It was found that S. invicta has been rapidly spreading to new areas annually, with transportation of seedlings and deployment of turfgrass being the major pathways. Efforts to control this pest have effectively reduced its occurrence and economic loss. The MaxEnt model predicts further expansion of S. invicta in China due to climate change, with moisture variables playing a key role.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Jerome Goddard, Richard D. de Shazo
Summary: A study on duck hunters suggests that fire ant rafts formed during flooding can pose a potential hazard to individuals in flooded areas. It is recommended for healthcare professionals to provide prevention/protection recommendations to their patients and the general public.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
(2023)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Ross Wylie, Jane Oakey, R. Elizabeth Williams
Summary: The eradication program for red imported fire ants in Australia relies heavily on genetic analysis and remote sensing to guide search and treatment efforts, determine origins of new invasions, verify eradication, and monitor the pressure on the remaining population. These technologies are crucial in the battle against S. invicta and may have applications in global management programs for invasive ant species.
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Agronomy
Yuzhe Du, Aiming Zhou, Jian Chen
Summary: This study explored the olfactory and behavioral responses of S. invicta to structurally different acetate esters, identifying potential fire ant attractants and repellents. Compounds such as pentyl acetate and tran-2-hexenyl acetate were found to be potential attractants, while hexyl acetate and cis-3-hexenyl acetate were identified as potential repellents. These findings may aid in developing new products for fire ant management.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ting Xiong, Si-quan Ling, Jia-li Liu, Xin-nian Zeng
Summary: This article studied the toxicity of Fluralaner against S. invicta and the involvement of metabolism-related enzymes in the metabolism process of Fluralaner. The results showed that Fluralaner was effective against S. invicta through topical application and feeding application, and cytochrome P450 monooxygenase and carboxylesterase might be involved in the detoxification of Fluralaner.
PESTICIDE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
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Virology
Cesar Augusto Diniz Xavier, Margaret Louise Allen, Anna Elizabeth Whitfield
Summary: This study identified and characterized five putative new viruses associated with Solenopsis invicta in introduced areas, including novel negative-sense single-stranded RNA viruses. The findings suggest a long-term association of these viruses with the invasive ant species and potential active replication within their bodies.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yuzhe Du, Jian Chen
Summary: This study demonstrated the importance of Orco and SiOBP5 in red imported fire ants for their responses to alarm pheromones. Knocking down SiOBP5 through RNA interference significantly disrupted alarm pheromone communication, suggesting that disrupting SiOBP5 and Orcos could potentially be useful in the management of red imported fire ants.
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Ecology
Nicholas V. Travanty, Edward L. Vargo, Charles S. Apperson, Loganathan Ponnusamy
Summary: The long-standing association between insects and microorganisms plays a crucial role in the success of social insect groups. In this study, the bacterial microbiomes in soils with and without red imported fire ants were characterized, revealing significant differences in bacterial community structures. Red imported fire ants were found to have a notable impact on soil microbial communities, with differences in abundance of certain taxa and distinct bacterial compositions in worker ants compared to nest soils.
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Entomology
Huanling Xing, Yingqi Hu, Liupeng Yang, Jianhao Lin, Haiyi Bai, Yanqun Li, Rezwan Tanvir, Ling Li, Mei Bai, Zhixiang Zhang, Hanhong Xu, Hong Wu
Summary: This study investigated the insecticidal properties of essential oils from the bark and leaves of Cinnamomum loureirii Nees on Solenopsis invicta using the fumigation method. It was found that the essential oils extracted from the leaves were more effective in killing the ants compared to those from the bark. Cinnamyl acetate played a vital role in enhancing the insecticidal effect. The essential oils caused disorganization and shedding of the ants' antennae morphology and receptors, resulting in their death.
JOURNAL OF PEST SCIENCE
(2023)
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Entomology
Pradeep Paudel, Farhan Mahmood Shah, Dileep Kumar Guddeti, Abbas Ali, Jian Chen, Ikhlas A. Khan, Xing-Cong Li
Summary: Imported fire ants are significant pests in the United States, and their control heavily relies on synthetic insecticides. However, plant-derived compounds carvacrol and thymol have shown potent repellency against the ants, suggesting their potential as safe and environmentally friendly alternatives for fire ant control.
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Entomology
Jinyue Song, Hua Zhang, Ming Li, Wuhong Han, Yuxin Yin, Jinping Lei
Summary: The red imported fire ant, an invasive pest, has spread rapidly worldwide. By predicting the suitable areas for its growth in China, the study aims to provide reference for invasion prevention. Under current climate conditions, the suitable area is mainly located in the south and southeast of China. Future climate change is expected to expand the suitable area to higher latitudes.
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Entomology
Nicholas Travanty, Edward L. Vargo, Coby Schal, Charles S. Apperson, Loganathan Ponnusamy
Summary: This study investigated the effects of bacteria cultured from the nest soils of red imported fire ants on worker ant behaviors. The results showed that Arthrobacter woluwensis (Actinobacteria) attracted worker ants while bacteria identified as Firmicutes generally repelled ants. These findings provide a basis for the development of new control strategies for the red imported fire ant.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Bo Zhang, Rong-Rong Yang, Xing-Chuan Jiang, Xiao-Xia Xu, Bing Wang, Gui-Rong Wang
Summary: This study re-annotated the olfactory receptor (OR) genes of the invasive ant species Solenopsis invicta and two other ant species, and identified potential functional ORs. Evolutionary analysis revealed chromosomal rearrangements and tandem duplication as main contributors to the expansion of OR gene family in S. invicta. The study also found caste-specific expression patterns of certain ORs in S. invicta workers. This research contributes to the understanding of ant OR gene family and their evolution and functions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Dietrich Gotzek, Heather J. Axen, Andrew V. Suarez, Sara Helms Cahan, Dewayne Shoemaker
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Ecology
Fabio Manfredini, DeWayne Shoemaker, Christina M. Grozinger
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(2016)
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(2016)
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Biology
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(2016)
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(2018)
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Ecology
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
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(2018)
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Kenneth G. Ross, DeWayne Shoemaker
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Plant Sciences
Trinity P. Hamm, Sarah L. Boggess, Jinita Sthapit Kandel, Margaret E. Staton, Matthew L. Huff, Denita Hadziabdic, DeWayne Shoemaker, John J. Adamczyk, Marcin Nowicki, Robert N. Trigiano
Summary: In this study, 20 genomic simple sequence repeat (gSSR) markers were developed using low coverage whole-genome sequencing data of Weigela Spilled Wine. These markers were able to effectively identify different cultivated varieties of Weigela. Furthermore, they have potential applications in breeding through marker-assisted selection, determining hybridization history, constructing genetic maps, and assessing population genetic structure.
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Entomology
Julian Resasco, Melissa A. Burt, John L. Orrock, Nick M. Haddad, DeWayne Shoemaker, Douglas J. Levey
Summary: A study found that the effects of ecological corridors on invasive ants are transient, with the differences in fire ant density and native ant species richness between connected and unconnected habitat patches decreasing over time.
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(2023)
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Waring Trible, David DeWayne Shoemaker, Dietrich Gotzek
MYRMECOLOGICAL NEWS
(2018)