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A nation-wide survey of neonicotinoid insecticides in agricultural land with implications for agri-environment schemes.

Published online: 23 Aug 2020

Authors: Humann-Guilleminot, S. & Binkowski, Ł. J. & Jenni, L. & Hilke, G. & Glauser, G. & Helfenstein, F.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Neonicotinoids are the most widely used class of insecticides globally. However, the link between farming practices and the extent of contamination of...

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Pest control at a regional scale: identifying key criteria using a spatially explicit, agent-based model.

Published online: 24 Jul 2020

Authors: Lustig, A. & James, A. & Anderson, D. & Plank, M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Invasive mammals are a major threat to biodiversity. Understanding how their distributions and abundance could be affected by different temporal and s...

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Monitoring a Norwegian freshwater crayfish tragedy: eDNA snapshots of invasion, infection and extinction.

Published online: 21 Jul 2020

Authors: Strand, D. A. & Johnsen, S. I. & Rusch, J. C. & Agersnap, S. & Larsen, W. B. & Knudsen, S. W. & Møller, P. R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The European noble crayfish Astacus astacus is threatened by crayfish plague caused by the oomycete Aphanomyces astaci, which is spread by the invasiv...

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Reversing the effects of evolutionary prey naiveté through controlled predator exposure.

Published online: 21 Jul 2020

Authors: Ross, A. K. & Letnic, M. & Blumstein, D. T. & Moseby, K. E.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Inappropriate anti-predator responses (naiveté) towards introduced predators is a key factor contributing to the extinction and endangerment of prey s...

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Loss of spatial structure after temporary herbivore absence in a high-productivity reed marsh.

Published online: 21 Jul 2020

Authors: Reijers, V. C. & Cruijsen, P. M. J. M. & Hoetjes, S. C. S. & Akker, M. van den & Heusinkveld, J. H. T. & Koppel, J. van de & Lamers, L. P. M. & Olff, H. & Heide, T. van der

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Grazing can significantly impact spatial heterogeneity and conservation value of ecosystems. Earlier work revealed that overgrazing may stimulate pers...

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Remnant woodland biodiversity gains under 10 years of revealed-price incentive payments.

Published online: 20 Jul 2020

Authors: Bond, A. J. & O'Connor, P. J. & Cavagnaro, T. R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Evaluation of conservation incentive programme outcomes is needed to direct future investment, however, monitoring of large-scale programmes is relati...

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Plant provenance affects pollinator network: implications for ecological restoration.

Published online: 15 Feb 2022

Authors: Bucharova, A. & Lampei, C. & Conrady, M. & May, E. & Matheja, J. & Meyer, M. & Ott, D.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The selection of plant provenance for ecological restoration is an intensively debated topic. Throughout this debate, arguments mostly focus on plant ...

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An objective-based prioritization approach to support trophic complexity through ecological restoration species mixes.

Published online: 28 Feb 2022

Authors: Ladouceur, E. & McGowan, J. & Huber, P. & Possingham, H. & Scridel, D. & Klink, R. van & Poschlod, P. & Cornelissen, J. H. C. & Bonomi, C. & Jiménez-Alfaro, B.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Reassembling ecological communities and rebuilding habitats through active restoration treatments require curating the selection of plant species to u...

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Changes in arthropod communities mediate the effects of landscape composition and farm management on pest control ecosystem services in organically managed strawberry crops.

Published online: 16 Feb 2022

Authors: Lu, A. & Gonthier, D. J. & Sciligo, A. R. & Garcia, K. & Chiba, T. & Juárez, G. & Kremen, C.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Landscape composition and local diversification practices such as polyculture, cover cropping and hedgerows may promote natural pest control by benefi...

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Forest management and regional tree composition drive the host preference of saproxylic beetle communities.

Published online: 10 Jun 2015

Authors: Müller, J. & Wende, B. & Strobl, C. & Eugster, M. & Gallenberger, I. & Floren, A. & Steffan-Dewenter, I. & Linsenmair, K. E. & Weisser, W. W. & Gossner, M. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Among saproxylic beetles, many early colonizers prefer particular host species. Ranking of preferred hosts of local saproxylic beetle communities is c...

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