How biological control agents could get invasive stinging wasps to buzz off: The Vespula germanica, or German wasp, is an invasive species in South Africa. Carolien van ZylSouth Africa is home to a number of invasive insect species. One such species, the Vespula germanica (German wasp), was introduced into the country in 1974. Another, the Polistes dominula (European paper … [Read more...] about How biological control agents could get invasive stinging wasps to buzz off | The Conversation
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How South Africa’s second most invasive tree can be managed better | The Conversation
How South Africa's second most invasive tree can be managed better: The mesquite tree was introduced into South Africa to aid farmers and local communities. It is now invasive in most parts of the country. ShutterstockMany plants have been moved around the world for many reasons – for example for ornamental purposes, forestry and agriculture. A small proportion have become … [Read more...] about How South Africa’s second most invasive tree can be managed better | The Conversation
The Invasive Other, 34th in the Social Research conference series
The Invasive Other, 34th in the Social Research conference series A South Africa Event on 2016-04-20 12:00:00 This conference is now free and open to the public! This conference is grounded on the premise that while seemingly of different orders, invasive others – whether people, plants, ideas or pathogens – are described in similar ways, and patrolled and controlled … [Read more...] about The Invasive Other, 34th in the Social Research conference series
Epidemiology of Serotype 1 Invasive Pneumococcal Disease, South Africa, 2003 – “2013
We describe the epidemiology of serotype 1 Streptococcus pneumoniae disease during the pre- and post-PCV eras . Using laboratory-based invasive pneumococcal disease surveillance, we calculated annual incidences, identified IPD clusters, and determined serotype 1-associated factors. Read the full article by here: Johannesburg, South Africa News Submit and get free press … [Read more...] about Epidemiology of Serotype 1 Invasive Pneumococcal Disease, South Africa, 2003 – “2013
