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Ants as tools in sustainable agriculture.

Published online: 23 Sep 2015

Authors: Offenberg, J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

With an expanding human population placing increasing pressure on the environment, agriculture needs sustainable production that can match conventiona...

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Probability of occurrence and phenology of pine wilt disease transmission by insect vectors in the Rocky Mountains.

Published online: 16 Apr 2021

Authors: Atkins, D. H. & Davis, T. S. & Stewart, J. E.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Ecological Solutions and Evidence

Pine wilt disease, caused by pinewood nematode (Bursaphelenchus xylophilus; abbreviated 'PWN'), is a damaging and globally distributed insect-vectored...

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Natural mortality of Mansonia annulifera with special reference to mortality due to Brugia malayi infection and distribution of parasites in a vector population.

Published online: 04 May 1995

Authors: Vanamail, P. & Krishnamoorthy, K. & Pradeep Kumar, N. & Sabesan, S. & Panicker, K. N.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The natural mortality of M. annulifera mosquitoes was estimated at Shertallai Taluk, Kerala, India. Mortality of infected M. annulifera was higher tha...

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Early treatment of white-nose syndrome is necessary to stop population decline.

Published online: 05 Nov 2022

Authors: Grider, J. & Thogmartin, W. E. & Grant, E. H. C. & Bernard, R. F. & Russell, R. E.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Since its introduction to North America, white-nose syndrome has been associated with declines greater than 90% in several bat species, prompting the ...

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NatureScot Research Report 1291 - Review of chough management between populations - a comparison of the biotic and abiotic factors influencing chough populations across the UK and Irish range.

Published online: 13 Nov 2024

Published by: UK, NatureScot

Authors: Norfolk, D. & Siriwardena, G.

Content type: Reports

This report provides an update on the status, drivers of change, and management effects concerning the Scottish chough population and other relevant p...

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Scientific response to a cluster of shark bites.

Published online: 08 Aug 2022

Authors: Barnett, A. & Fitzpatrick, R. & Bradley, M. & Miller, I. & Sheaves, M. & Chin, A. & Smith, B. & Diedrich, A. & Yick, J. L. & Lubitz, N. & Crook, K. & Mattone, C. & Bennett, M. B. & Wojtach, L. & Abrantes, K.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Shark bites are of high public concern globally. Information on shark occurrence and behaviour, and of the effects of human behaviours, can help under...

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Rapid spread of the invasive yellow-legged hornet in France: the role of human-mediated dispersal and the effects of control measures.

Published online: 12 Apr 2017

Authors: Robinet, C. & Suppo, C. & Darrouzet, E.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The invasive yellow-legged hornet was first discovered in Europe, in south-western France, in 2004. It has since spread very rapidly and has caused si...

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Reservoir dynamics of rabies in South-East Tanzania and the roles of cross-species transmission and domestic dog vaccination.

Published online: 20 Dec 2021

Authors: Lushasi, K. & Hayes, S. & Ferguson, E. A. & Changalucha, J. & Cleaveland, S. & Govella, N. J. & Haydon, D. T. & Sambo, M. & Mchau, G. J. & Mpolya, E. A. & Mtema, Z. & Nonga, H. E. & Steenson, R. & Nouvellet, P. & Donnelly, C. A. & Hampson, K.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Understanding the role of different species in the transmission of multi-host pathogens, such as rabies virus, is vital for effective control strategi...

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The elephant queen: can a nature documentary help to increase tolerance towards elephants?

Published online: 15 Jul 2024

Authors: Williams, H. F. & Leneuiyia, K. L. & Mwalavu, B. & Serem, G. & Sempeyo, V. & Pope, F. & King, L. E. & Verissimo, D.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

enThis link goes to a English sectionswThis link goes to a English section Conflict between humans and elephants is one of the more complex examples o...

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Trust in researchers and researchers' statements in large carnivore conservation.

Published online: 08 Aug 2022

Authors: Mathiesen, K. E. & Barmoen, M. & Bærum, K. M. & Johansson, M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Human-wildlife interactions occur when humans and wildlife overlap in the same landscapes. Due to the growing human population, the number of interact...

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