A review of the scientific literature on the biology, ecology, and foraging strategies of two invasive ant species in North America [Review]

摘要

The red imported fire ant, (Solenopsis invicta Buren), and the Argentine ant, [Linepithema humile (Mayr)], are economically important pest ant species that are not indigenous to North America. Historically, methods for control of these pest ants have primarily focused on chemical insecticide tactics in their expanded ranges. However, management programs should be increasingly biologically-based. Scientific literature on the ecology, biology and behavior of these two species is presented herein to establish a basis for further identification, development and implementation of such biologically-based strategies that could provide long-term sustainable management of these invasive pest ant species.