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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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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Jingwen Ye, Jun Li
Summary: This study analyzed the lysine succinylation modification in Solenopsis invicta and compared it with lysine acetylation. The results demonstrated that succinylation plays a vital part in various biological processes in this invasive pest.
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Food Science & Technology
Yongqing Tian, Zhixiang Zhang
Summary: This study evaluated the toxicity of the ethanol extract from the roots of Sophora flavescens against the red imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta). Two active compounds, matrine and sophocarpine, were isolated and found to significantly reduce the foraging response and food consumption of the fire ant workers. These findings suggest that S. flavescens roots have the potential to be used as a natural control agent for the fire ant.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Tian-yi Zhang, Chang-wei Gong, Jian Pu, An-chun Peng, Xu-yang Li, Yu-meng Wang, Xue-gui Wang
Summary: Solenopsis invicta is a major problem in southern China, causing significant damage to the local ecological environment. A study found that the tolerance of S. invicta to flonicamid varied among different colonies, and the P450 enzyme played a crucial role in this tolerance.
PESTICIDE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
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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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Engineering, Environmental
Mingxia He, Tianyi Zhang, Qiushu Chen, Changwei Gong, Jian Pu, Jizhi Yang, Zhiwei Lu, Gehong Su, Chun Wu, Yanying Wang, Mengmeng Sun, Hanbing Rao, Xuegui Wang
Summary: The annual invasion of Solenopsis invicta has caused significant ecological damage, but the improper use of prevention and control agents has led to the development of pesticide tolerance. This study developed carbon nanotube grafted hexagonal star nanoparticles NiCoNC, which showed promising insecticidal efficacy. The combination of NiCoNC with S. invicta tissue fluid exhibited significant ROS scavenging ability and enhanced the insecticidal activity of the insecticide by entering the intestine. Overall, the research led to the development of a novel nano-enzyme that can significantly enhance the efficacy of flonicamid against S. invicta.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
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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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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
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
Lang Zhang, Lei Wang, Jian Chen, Jianlong Zhang, Yinghao He, Yongyue Lu, Jiacheng Cai, Xuan Chen, Xiujun Wen, Zhiping Xu, Cai Wang
Summary: This study evaluated the efficacy of cycloxaprid, a newly discovered neonicotinoid insecticide, in controlling Solenopsis invicta and compared it with two referent insecticides, imidacloprid and bifenthrin. The results showed that cycloxaprid, imidacloprid, and bifenthrin effectively controlled S. invicta workers, with slightly slower action for cycloxaprid and imidacloprid. Cycloxaprid and imidacloprid could be horizontally transferred among ants, and they did not significantly affect the foraging behaviors of S. invicta workers.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2022)
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Agricultural Engineering
Huanling Xing, Jianhao Lin, Xinghai Li, Junyi Huang, Xiangxiu Liang, Yanqun Li, Mei Bai, Hanjun He, Fei Lin, Hanhong Xu, Zhixiang Zhang, Hong Wu
Summary: In this study, it was found that trans-cinnamaldehyde, the main component of cinnamon oil, can kill insects by manipulating the social behavior of red imported fire ants. The bark oils not only produced strong fighting behavior but also accelerated the death of the worker ants. Trans-cinnamaldehyde acts on the nervous system of red imported fire ants to interfere with the behavior of the workers.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2023)
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Entomology
Bai-Zhong Zhang, Gui-Lei Hu, Liu-Yang Lu, Xi-Ling Chen, Xi-Wu Gao
Summary: Cytochrome P450 monooxygenases are key in pest resistance to insecticides. Among the four new P450 genes identified from Solenopsis invicta, CYP6AS160 was highly expressed in the abdomen and could be significantly induced by exposure to fipronil, while CYP4AB73 was not highly expressed in the abdomen and could not be significantly induced by fipronil.
BULLETIN OF ENTOMOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2022)
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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
Chao Wen, Jian Chen, Wen-Quan Qin, Xuan Chen, Jia-Cheng Cai, Jun-Bao Wen, Xiu-Jun Wen, Cai Wang
Summary: The study shows that worker ants of red imported fire ants deposit more soil particles on viscose or surfaces treated with essential balm or liquid paraffin in the presence of real food, and this behavior is observed in the field as well. Additionally, when no soil particles are available, the ants can only search and transport food on surfaces covered with sufficient quantities of soil particles.
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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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Agronomy
Luis F. Aristizabal, Pasco B. Avery, Vivek Kumar, Jean H. Caldwell, Cindy L. McKenzie, Lance S. Osborne
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Entomology
Vivek Kumar, Antonio Francis, Pasco B. Avery, Cindy L. McKenzie, Lance S. Osborne
JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY
(2018)
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Entomology
Sahayaraj Kitherian, Vivek Kumar, Nazeera Banu, Pasco B. Avery, Anbu Radhika, Cindy L. McKenzie, Lance S. Osborne
APPLIED ENTOMOLOGY AND ZOOLOGY
(2018)
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Entomology
Kitherian Sahayaraj, Vivek Kumar, Nazeera Banu, Pasco B. Avery, Anbu Radhika, Cindy L. McKenzie, Lance S. Osborne
APPLIED ENTOMOLOGY AND ZOOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Entomology
Kitherian Sahayaraj, Natarajan Subash, Robert W. Allingham, Vivek Kumar, Pasco B. Avery, Lucky K. Mehra, Cindy L. McKenzie, Lance S. Osborne
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Biochemical Research Methods
Kitherian Sahayaraj, Sathyamourthy Rajesh, Jesu Antony Martin Rathi, Vivek Kumar
IET NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY
(2019)
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Zoology
Steven M. Valles, Sanford D. Porter
JOURNAL OF INVERTEBRATE PATHOLOGY
(2019)
Review
Entomology
Li Chen, Sanford D. Porter
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Vivek Kumar, Lucky Mehra, Cindy L. McKenzie, Lance S. Osborne
BIOCONTROL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2020)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Vivek Kumar, Lucky Mehra, Cindy L. McKenzie, Lance S. Osborne
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Vivek Kumar, Cindy L. McKenzie, Pasco B. Avery, Lance S. Osborne
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Entomology
Pasco B. Avery, Vivek Kumar, Antonio Francis, Cindy L. McKenzie, Lance S. Osborne
Article
Entomology
Vivek Kumar, Yingfang Xiao, Matthew A. Borden, Muhammad Z. Ahmed, Cindy L. McKenzie, Lance S. Osborne
Summary: Chilli thrips, a species complex including at least 9 species, two of which (South Asia 1 and East Asia 1) have been damaging more than 50 plant taxa in the United States, has been surveyed and characterized. The distribution of these species in the United States and their predominant host plants have been identified. South Asia 1 was found to be more prevalent in the US, while East Asia 1 showed expansion in the Northeast region and successful overwintering. New host plants for South Asia 1 were also discovered.
JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY
(2023)
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Microbiology
Pasco B. Avery, Vivek Kumar, Edward A. Skvarch, Catharine M. Mannion, Charles A. Powell, Cindy L. McKenzie, Lance S. Osborne
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Entomology
Sanford D. Porter, Robert M. Plowes, Charlotte E. Causton
FLORIDA ENTOMOLOGIST
(2018)
