The longlegged ant (Anoplolepis gracilipes) is one of the most damaging invasive tramp
ants globally. It is generally found between latitudes 27° N and 27° S in Asia, although it has …

Viruses are ubiquitous within all forms of cellular life, including ants. We documented the
currently known viral infections described and their effects on ants. Our literature review …

The parasitic mite Varroa destructor is a leading cause of mortality for Western honey bee
(Apis mellifera) colonies around the globe. We sought to confirm the presence and likely …

Frankliniella occidentalis (western flower thrips [WFT]) and Thrips tabaci (onion thrips [OT])
are insect species that greatly impact horticultural crops through direct damage and their …

The majority of invasive species are best known for their effects as predators. However,
many introduced predators may also be substantial reservoirs for pathogens. Honey bee …

Pest control methods that can target pest species with limited environmental impacts are a
conservation and economic priority. Species‐specific pest control using RNA interference is …

Host immune activation is common under a pathogen invasion. This physiological response
can promote changes in the body surface compounds, thus providing chemical cues related …

Aim Pathogens can play an important role in biological invasions. Introduced populations
may be particularly vulnerable to pathogens due to factors such as low genetic diversity and …

Emerging infectious diseases are often the products of host shifts, where a pathogen jumps
from its original host to a novel species. Viruses in particular cross species barriers …

The red imported fire ant Solenopsis invicta Buren (fire ant hereafter) is a global pest that
inflicts billions of dollars in damages to the United States economy and poses a major threat …