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Thomas A. O’Shea-Wheller
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Open AccessMigration control: a distance compensation strategy in ants
Migratory behaviour forms an intrinsic part of the life histories of many organisms but is often a high-risk process. Consequently, varied strategies have evolved to negate such risks, but empirical data relat...
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Open AccessA derived honey bee stock confers resistance to Varroa destructor and associated viral transmission
The ectoparasite Varroa destructor is the greatest threat to managed honey bee (Apis mellifera) colonies globally. Despite significant efforts, novel treatments to control the mite and its vectored pathogens have...
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Open AccessQuantifying the impact of an invasive hornet on Bombus terrestris colonies
The invasive hornet Vespa velutina nigrithorax is considered a proliferating threat to pollinators in Europe and Asia. While the impact of this species on managed honey bees is well-documented, effects upon other...
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Open AccessVespAI: a deep learning-based system for the detection of invasive hornets
The invasive hornet Vespa velutina nigrithorax is a rapidly proliferating threat to pollinators in Europe and East Asia. To effectively limit its spread, colonies must be detected and destroyed early in the invas...
