Mingrong Liang

Perilla frutescens (L.) Britton (Lamiales: Lamiaceae) cultivation repels red imported fire ant Solenopsis invicta Buren (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) through volatile organic compounds

The red imported fire ant (RIFA, Solenopsis invicta Buren) (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) is a highly destructive invasive pest that threatens agriculture, biodiversity, human health, and infrastructure worldwide. Current management heavily relies on synthetic chemical insecticides, b...