Modelling the emergence of social-bird biological controls to mitigate invasions of the spotted lanternfly and similar invasive pests

The spotted lanternfly is an emerging global invasive insect pest. Due to a lack of natural enemies where it is invasive, human intervention is required. Extensive management has been applied but the spread continues. Recently, the idea of bird-based biological controls has re-emerged and shown effe...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Daniel Strömbom, Amanda Crocker, Alison Gery, Grace Tulevech, Autumn Sands, Kelly Ward, Swati Pandey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Royal Society 2024-02-01
Series:Royal Society Open Science
Subjects:
Online Access:https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rsos.231671