Linepithema humile (Mayr) Common name: Argentine ant

Author:

Krushelnycky, Paul

Title:

Linepithema humile (Mayr) Common name: Argentine ant

Year:

2004

Subject:

Ants

Summary:

In this document, the author describes the Argentine ant, (Linepithema Humile (Mayr), a species that is native to Argentina and part of Brazil. The biology and ecology of the ant, its value to humans, the problems caused by the ant, it's invasive and ecosystem attributes, the areas in which this ant has been located throughout the state of Hawaii, and the control strategies that are in place for this ant are listed in this document. Also noted are miscellaneous notes, key contacts, relevant websites, and literature references that provide additional information.

URL:

http://www.hear.org/hnis/reports/hnis-linhum.pdf

Date:

April 2, 2004

Collection:

Monographs