Can entomophagous nematodes slow the spread of invasive pest populations? The case study of Beddingia siricidicola released for the management of Sirex noctilio

Though rarely used in this way, biological control could potentially be exploited for managing spread of invasive species. Because spread of invasive species emerges from the combined action of population growth and dispersal, natural enemies that affect either of these processes should also affect...

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Autores principales: Corley, Juan Carlos, Villacide, Jose Maria, Liebhold, Andrew M.
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Publicado: 2017
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Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12123/1747
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10340-014-0613-3
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10340-014-0613-3
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author Corley, Juan Carlos
Villacide, Jose Maria
Liebhold, Andrew M.
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description Though rarely used in this way, biological control could potentially be exploited for managing spread of invasive species. Because spread of invasive species emerges from the combined action of population growth and dispersal, natural enemies that affect either of these processes should also affect spread. Dispersal of parasitoid species plays a key role in determining their impact on population growth of an invading host species along their expanding population front. In contrast, dispersal of most true parasites only occurs via movement of hosts so any impact that parasites may have on host dispersal may limit the parasite’s own capacity to keep up with an expanding host population. We test this premise by examining field data from what is probably the best example of the successful use of true parasites in biological control: the nematode Beddingia (=Deladenus) siricidicola, which is released for management of Sirex noctilio populations. We analyze the historical impact of nematode releases on the rate of spread of invasive S. noctilio populations in Southern Argentina. Our findings suggest that, nematode releases did not discernibly slow the spread of S. noctilio populations. We conclude that although entomophagous parasites could be effective at reducing the growth and dispersal of localized host populations, they are unlikely, unless widely released through the leading edges, to slow the spread of invading hosts
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spelling INTA17472018-06-26T18:19:18Z Can entomophagous nematodes slow the spread of invasive pest populations? The case study of Beddingia siricidicola released for the management of Sirex noctilio Corley, Juan Carlos Villacide, Jose Maria Liebhold, Andrew M. Sirex Nematodos Entomófilos Control Biológico Entomophilic Nematodes Biological Control Forest Pests Plagas Forestales Sirex Noctilio Beddingia Siricidicola Nematodos Entomófagos Though rarely used in this way, biological control could potentially be exploited for managing spread of invasive species. Because spread of invasive species emerges from the combined action of population growth and dispersal, natural enemies that affect either of these processes should also affect spread. Dispersal of parasitoid species plays a key role in determining their impact on population growth of an invading host species along their expanding population front. In contrast, dispersal of most true parasites only occurs via movement of hosts so any impact that parasites may have on host dispersal may limit the parasite’s own capacity to keep up with an expanding host population. We test this premise by examining field data from what is probably the best example of the successful use of true parasites in biological control: the nematode Beddingia (=Deladenus) siricidicola, which is released for management of Sirex noctilio populations. We analyze the historical impact of nematode releases on the rate of spread of invasive S. noctilio populations in Southern Argentina. Our findings suggest that, nematode releases did not discernibly slow the spread of S. noctilio populations. We conclude that although entomophagous parasites could be effective at reducing the growth and dispersal of localized host populations, they are unlikely, unless widely released through the leading edges, to slow the spread of invading hosts Fil: Corley, Juan Carlos. Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA). Estación Experimental Agropecuaria Bariloche. Grupo de Ecología de Poblaciones de Insectos; Argentina Fil: Villacide, Jose Maria. Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA). Estación Experimental Agropecuaria Bariloche. Grupo de Ecología de Poblaciones de Insectos; Argentina Fil: Liebhold, Andrew M. USDA Forest Service. Northern Research Station; Estados Unidos 2017-11-10T14:36:26Z 2017-11-10T14:36:26Z 2014-12 info:ar-repo/semantics/artículo info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/acceptedVersion http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12123/1747 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10340-014-0613-3 1612-4758 (Print) 1612-4766 (Online) https://doi.org/10.1007/s10340-014-0613-3 eng info:eu-repo/semantics/restrictedAccess application/pdf Journal of pest science 87 (4) : 551–557. (December 2014)
spellingShingle Sirex
Nematodos Entomófilos
Control Biológico
Entomophilic Nematodes
Biological Control
Forest Pests
Plagas Forestales
Sirex Noctilio
Beddingia Siricidicola
Nematodos Entomófagos
Corley, Juan Carlos
Villacide, Jose Maria
Liebhold, Andrew M.
Can entomophagous nematodes slow the spread of invasive pest populations? The case study of Beddingia siricidicola released for the management of Sirex noctilio
title Can entomophagous nematodes slow the spread of invasive pest populations? The case study of Beddingia siricidicola released for the management of Sirex noctilio
title_full Can entomophagous nematodes slow the spread of invasive pest populations? The case study of Beddingia siricidicola released for the management of Sirex noctilio
title_fullStr Can entomophagous nematodes slow the spread of invasive pest populations? The case study of Beddingia siricidicola released for the management of Sirex noctilio
title_full_unstemmed Can entomophagous nematodes slow the spread of invasive pest populations? The case study of Beddingia siricidicola released for the management of Sirex noctilio
title_short Can entomophagous nematodes slow the spread of invasive pest populations? The case study of Beddingia siricidicola released for the management of Sirex noctilio
title_sort can entomophagous nematodes slow the spread of invasive pest populations the case study of beddingia siricidicola released for the management of sirex noctilio
topic Sirex
Nematodos Entomófilos
Control Biológico
Entomophilic Nematodes
Biological Control
Forest Pests
Plagas Forestales
Sirex Noctilio
Beddingia Siricidicola
Nematodos Entomófagos
url http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12123/1747
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10340-014-0613-3
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10340-014-0613-3
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