Insecticidal Activity of the Soil in the Rhizosphere of Viburnum odoratissimum against Solenopsis invicta (Hymenoptera: Formicidae)

Zhang, Yue; Fu, Jiantao; Huang, Conglin; Cheng, Dongmei; Huang, Rilin; Zhang, Zhixiang

doi:10.13102/sociobiology.v64i1.1067

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“…Green insecticides were also evaluated for their effect on S. invicta. The toxicities of plant extracts derived from Lantana camara, Pronephrium megacuspe, Cinnamonum camphora, Murraya exotica, Viburnum odoratissimum, Michelia alba, and Periploca sepium were also tested (Zhong et al 2008;Fu et al 2015;Huang et al 2016aHuang et al , 2016bHui et al 2014;Qin et al 2018;Zhang et al 2017b;Huang et al 2019). Many of these plant extracts exhibited excellent fumigation and contact toxicity under laboratory condition.…”

Section: Exploration For Control Methods Of S Invictamentioning

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Prevalence and management of Solenopsis invicta in China

Wang¹,

Ling²,

Xu³

et al. 2020

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Red imported fire ant, Solenopsis invicta, was first found in Taiwan province of China in 2003. To prevent transboundary expansion, the Chinese government has formulated various control strategies in the last 15 years to slow down the spread of S. invicta. Despite all efforts, S. invicta invasion has reached more than 390 counties of 13 provinces and two special administrative regions in China; at present, S. invicta remains at the stage of rapid expansion. The transnational entry of S. invicta is linked to imported logs and wastepaper coming mostly from the United States. In domestic settings, long-distance expansion of S. invicta relied on potted plant and turf transportation. Both monogyne and polygyne social forms of S. invicta were present in China with polygyne colonies as the dominant one. Data on population and breeding dynamics of S. invicta reveal the presence of two peaks annually with nuptial flights occurring throughout the year. Arthropods, plant seeds, and honeydew are important food sources of S. invicta, thereby causing negative impacts on the abundance, diversity, and richness of native arthropod communities. Fire ants are threats not only to agriculture and power facilities, but also to human health, with more than 30% of people having suffered from the sting and 10% having experienced an allergic reaction. To address the expansion of S. invicta, the National Fire Ant Detection and Management Union was established and the formulation and implementation of management policies were drawn. Plant quarantine becomes an essential step in fire ant management, whereas the two-step method of combing toxic baits and contact dust emerges as the forefront method crucial in managing S. invicta. The experience and lessons learned from fire ant management in China could benefit other countries when facing similar challenges.

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Section: Exploration For Control Methods Of S Invictamentioning

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Prevalence and management of Solenopsis invicta in China

Wang¹,

Ling²,

Xu³

et al. 2020

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“…For example, using old world bluestem ( Bothriochloa bladhii ) to replace other grass species in pasture could reduce RIFA colony numbers (Sternberg et al, 2006). The topsoil of Viburnum odoratissimum exhibited excellent insecticidal and repellent effects against RIFA, likely due to methyl salicylate leaching from fallen leaves (Zhang et al, 2017). Deterring RIFA with repellent plants seems a convincing but underexplored research field.…”

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Herbal plants as alternatives for the management of the red imported fire ant, Solenopsis invicta

Tsai

Hung

Lin

et al. 2022

J Applied Entomology

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The red imported fire ant (RIFA) is one of the most detrimental invasive species, threatening native ecosystems, human health and economic activities worldwide. In the quarantine zone of Taiwan, RIFA re‐infestation frequently occurs despite the intensive application of synthetic pesticides, making its control costly and ineffective. Thus, there is an urgent need to identify eco‐friendly and sustainable alternatives for controlling RIFA populations. This study examined the efficacy and feasibility of planting herbal species for RIFA control. Five herbal species, Tagetes lemmonii, Armoracia rusticana, Cymbopogon citratus, Cymbopogon nardus and Chrysopogon zizanioides, were grown in a RIFA‐infested field with local weeds as controls. Bait and pitfall traps and RIFA‐intruded plants were used to compare the ant activity in the control fields and those containing herbal plants. We further evaluated the RIFA repellent activity of the five herbal plants and their basal soil through digging bioassays. Generally, the field surveys showed more ants and intruded plants in the control than the herbal groups; however, the significance varied based on the trap type and plant species. The digging bioassays demonstrated that the aboveground parts of T. lemmonii, C. nardus, C. citratus and the belowground parts of T. lemmonii, C. citratus and C. zizanioides effectively repelled RIFA. The basal soil of T. lemmonii, C. citratus and C. nardus also exhibited deterrent activity towards RIFA. Our results demonstrated that herbal plants are eco‐friendly, sustainable alternatives for controlling and preventing RIFA infestation in severe infested and non‐infested areas.

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“…The traditional method of controlling red imported fire ants uses chemical pesticides, which will pollute the environment and endanger people's health. The use of chemicals from natural products in insect pest management is generally considered as a safer alternative to using synthetic contact insecticides (Zhang et al, 2017).…”

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Insecticidal Activity of the Leaf and Stem Water Extract of Gelsemium elegans against Solenopsis invicta

Zheng¹,

Yang²,

Lin³

et al. 2020

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A comprehensive green worker ants control method that can be used to replace traditional chemical synthetic insecticides. In this study, the leaves and stems of Gelsemium elegans were extracted with water as the solvent, and the bioactivity of G. elegans against worker ants was determined by the “water tube” method. The bioassay results of insecticidal activity showed that when the time was extended to the 10th day, the mortality of worker ants treated with G. elegans extract reached 55.00% (1/20 leaf extract), 46.67% (1/20 stem extract) and 45.00% (1 mg/kg koumine). And the behavioral impact test results showed that the aggregation rate was reduced to 56.67% (1/100 leaf extract), 60.00% (1/100 stem extract) and 60.00% (0.5 mg/kg koumine); the climbing rate was reduced to 60.00 % (1/100 leaf extract), 58.33% (1/100 stem extract) and 58.33% (0.5 mg/kg koumine). The effect on the walking ability of worker ants is obvious. The walking rate drops to 1.53cm/s (1/100 leaf extract), 1.60cm/s (1/100 stem extract) and 1.47cm/s (0.5 mg/kg koumine). Therefore, we conclude that the water extract of G. elegans can be used for long-term continuous control of worker ants, which can be used to replace traditional chemical synthetic insecticides.

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Insecticidal Activity of the Soil in the Rhizosphere of Viburnum odoratissimum against Solenopsis invicta (Hymenoptera: Formicidae)

Cited by 8 publications

References 21 publications

Prevalence and management of Solenopsis invicta in China

Prevalence and management of Solenopsis invicta in China

Herbal plants as alternatives for the management of the red imported fire ant, Solenopsis invicta

Insecticidal Activity of the Leaf and Stem Water Extract of Gelsemium elegans against Solenopsis invicta

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