Ant Damage to Banana Fruits by Abdominal Secretions
Ant Damage to Banana Fruits by Abdominal Secretions
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2012-06
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Nelson, Scot
Taniguchi, Glenn
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University of Hawaii
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This publication describes species of ants in Hawai‘i that injure the skin of banana fruits with their abdominal secretions. It includes descriptions of symptoms and damage and suggestions for integrated management practices to reduce or avoid costly injury.
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bananas,
Musa,
Anoplolepis gracilipes,
formic acid,
crop damage,
pest management,
Hawaii,
Technomyrmex albipes,
benzaldehyde
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Nelson S, Taniguchi G. 2012. Ant damage to banana fruits by abdominal secretions. Honolulu (HI): University of Hawaii. 5 p. (Insect Pests; IP-29).
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5 pages
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