Dr Dick Shaw discusses the power of biocontrol
CABI has worked on invasive species for over 100 years, developing practical ways of tackling the biggest threats. Our scientists are world leaders in biocontrol research – an approach that uses invasive species’ natural enemies, like insects and fungi, to control their spread. In this blog, Dr Dick Shaw, CABI’s Senior Regional Director for Europe…
Can scientific data on invasive species protect endangered species from extinction?
Invasive species are a major concern to ecosystems today. They are a key driver of biodiversity loss and species extinctions, competing against and predating on native organisms. However, scientific data on invasive species can play a huge role in helping to protect threatened biodiversity and species.
Scaling up the fight against papaya mealybug pest in South Sudan
The papaya mealybug (Paracoccus marginatus) is a significant pest of papaya which has been wreaking havoc amongst smallholder farmers since it first invaded East Africa between 2015 to 2020.
Review article traces the origins and tracks movement of invasive rubber vines in over 80 countries and territories
A CABI-led review published in the journal NeoBiota has traced the origins and tracked the movements of invasive rubber vines (Cryptostegia spp., Apocynaceae) as well as summarized their current weed status in more than 80 countries and territories around the world. The study, which has been compiled jointly with collaborators from the Universidade Estadual de Feira de…
CABI shares expertise in drone management of insect pests at Entomology 2023
CABI has shared its expertise in drone management of insect pests at the Entomology 2023 conference which was hosted by the Entomological Society of America (ESA). The conference, which took place in person at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Centre in National Harbor, Maryland, USA, and online, was held under the theme ‘Insects and…
Spotted lanternflies are rampant in New York City but how do we stop them?
Across New York City, large marks and smears of red-like paint are lining the streets. They’re appearing throughout tourist hotspots like Times Square and Central Park. From roads to pavements, even within supermarkets. These marks are the remains of the spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula).
Countering the spread of the Asian hornet in Europe
A potentially game-changing approach used by CABI scientists in Switzerland could help populations detect Asian hornet nests and destroy them
Invasive rats: A closer look at 4 species causing problems around the world
The invasion of non-native species is among the primary reasons for the destruction of plants and wildlife across the globe. Rats are considered one of the world’s most invasive species. Second only to humans in their ecological damage. In particular, for small islands, the presence of rats invariably leads to radically reduced populations or extinctions…
Revolutionizing crop protection: Success of a novel approach to combatting fall armyworm in India
The global battle against invasive pests has found a new champion with pioneering efforts to combat the fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) in India. This is thanks to a sensor-based pheromone trap – that can be operated remotely anywhere in the world – and which has been created as part of a project funded by the UK…
Annual meeting of Anhui-CABI Joint Lab in China highlights scientific progress in crop pest control
Scientific progress is being made in the fight against crop pests including Oriental migratory locusts, spotted-wing drosophila, Phthorimaea absoluta, pepper Phytophthora blight, and maize leaf spot disease.