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Oecophylla ants are appreciated for their control of pests in plantation crops. However, the ants ? nest building may have negative impacts on trees. In this study we tested the effect of ant densities and nest building on the leaf performance of mango trees. Trees were divided into three gro...


Anato, F.M.Sinzogan, A.A.C.Adandonon, A.Hounlidji, X.Offenberg, J.Kossou, D.K.Vayssières, Jean-François[Impact of African weaver ant nests [Oecophylla longinoda Latreille (Hymenoptera: Formicidae)] on mango [Mangifera indica L. (Sapindales: Anacardiaceae)] leaves]Impact of African weaver ant nests [Oecophylla longinoda Latreille (Hymenoptera: Formicidae)] on mango [Mangifera indica L. (Sapindales: Anacardiaceae)] leaves

1 In Benin cashew plantations, yields and nut quality are lost mainly as a result of insect pests. In the present study, we investigated the effectiveness of the African weaver ant Oecophylla longinoda as a biocontrol agent against Beninese cashew pests. 2 In a 2-year study, nut yield and quality...


Anato, F.M.Wargui, R.B.Sinzogan, A.A.C.Offenberg, J.Adandonon, A.Vayssières, Jean-FrançoisKossou, D.K.[Reducing losses inflicted by insect pests on cashew, using weaver ants as a biological control agent]Reducing losses inflicted by insect pests on cashew, using weaver ants as a biological control agent

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