Essays about: "vespula"

Found 3 essays containing the word vespula.

1. 1. Dorsal visual cues in German wasp navigation

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Examensarbeten i biologi

   Author : Denis Vaduva; [2015]
   Keywords : Biology and Life Sciences;

   Abstract : The German wasp Vespula germanica is found in the Palaeartic region of the globe. Outside this area, it is highly invasive species. It has an omnivorous diet and is able to hunt other insects and scavenge for food from both natural and anthropogenic sources. READ MORE

3. 2. Trapping social wasps, in apple orchards and vineyards with synthetic volatiles and live yeast cultures in Scania, Scandinavia

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

   Author : Malin Iris Dörre; [2015]
   Keywords : Vespinae; social wasps; lure; semiochemicals; yeast; apple; grapes;

   Abstract : Social wasps (Hymenoptera, Vespinae) foraging for carbohydrate nutrients are a major pest, particularly in berry and fruit orchards. The identification of volatile attractants for social wasp management is accordingly an urgent research challenge. Overripe fruit and fermenting sweet baits are since long known to attract wasps. READ MORE

4. 3. Attraction of Wasp and Bumblebee Lures

   University essay from Institutionen för naturvetenskap, NV

   Author : Elisabeth Carlsson; [2011]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : The introduced common wasp, Vespula vulgaris, is causing problems around the world, particularly on New Zealand. The wasps have big effects on the native animal life and the community structure. One research group on New Zealand has tried out a lure that attracts Vespula spp. READ MORE