The origins of global invasions of the German wasp (Vespula germanica) and its infection with four honey bee viruses

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Brenton-Rule, E., Doblemann, J., Baty, J. W., Brown, R., Dvorak, L., Grangier, J., Massiochi, M., McGrannachan, C., Shortall, C. R., Schmack, J., Van Zyl, C., Veldtman, R. and Lester, P. J. 2018. The origins of global invasions of the German wasp (Vespula germanica) and its infection with four honey bee viruses. Biological Invasions. 20 (12), p. 3445–3460. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-018-1786-0

AuthorsBrenton-Rule, E., Doblemann, J., Baty, J. W., Brown, R., Dvorak, L., Grangier, J., Massiochi, M., McGrannachan, C., Shortall, C. R., Schmack, J., Van Zyl, C., Veldtman, R. and Lester, P. J.
Abstract

Aim: A successful control or eradication programme using biological control or genetically-mediated methods requires knowledge of the origin and the extent of wasp genetic diversity. Mitochondrial DNA variation in the native and invaded range of the social wasp Vespula germanica was used to examine intra-specific genetic variation and invasive source populations. We also examined wasps for the presence of honey bee viruses.

KeywordsBiological invasions, pathogen, pest control, social wasp, Vespula germanica
Year of Publication2018
JournalBiological Invasions
Journal citation20 (12), p. 3445–3460
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-018-1786-0
Open accessPublished as non-open access
FunderBiotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
Funder project or codeThe Rothamsted Insect Survey - National Capability [2017-2022]
Accepted author manuscript
Output statusPublished
Publication dates
Online19 Jun 2018
Publication process dates
Accepted15 Jun 2018
PublisherSpringer
Copyright licensePublisher copyright
ISSN1387-3547

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