Here today, gone tomorrow: the case of a disappearing invasive ant species in New Zealand

Although the cost of invasive species has not sparked nearly as much debate as has the possibility of global warming, the combination of the two has bred some interesting research. In New Zealand, for example, a group of scientists recently examined what effect warming temperatures would have on the invasive Argentine ant, and whether native ant populations could recover if invasive ant colonies disappeared.

Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree! How important is IPM for your branches!

You don’t have to travel very far to find a healthy offering of Christmas trees. In the Southern US, Fraser firs are among the favorite. I’m going to focus on a topic that few people want to think out—pests and diseases that can affect Christmas trees.

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