Distribution and impact of alien ants in vulnerable Hawaiian ecosystems

Author:

Reimer, Neil J.

Title:

Distribution and impact of alien ants in vulnerable Hawaiian ecosystems

Periodical:

Westview studies in insect biology

Year:

1993

Pages:

p. 11-22

Subject:

Ants Insect pests Ants ecology Ants control Nonindigenous pests

Summary:

This document gives a history of the Hawaiian islands, the distribution and types of ants that are found in various parts of Hawaii, the impact that ants have on the native Hawaiian fauna, management and control strategies, as well as the conclusions that have resulted from experimental and observational studies of the Hawaiian ant fauna that is composed entirely of introduced species that has resulted due to human occupation.

Collection:

Monographs