Occurrence, distribution and spreading of imported red fire ant ( Solenopsis invicta Buren )in Xinluo district, Longyan, Fujian
The imported red fire ant (IRFA) , Solenopsis invicta Buren, is a notorious, dangerous invader species in the world. An investigation was carried out on IRFA in Dachi Town, Xinluo District, Longyan, Fujian. The study included the invader's origins, occurrence, distribution, hazard-spreading, infested habitats and colony density, as well as size of their mounds. Survey results showed that IRFA was initially from a local plastics recycling factory. Five years ago, the factory purchased waste plastic bags from Guangdong that brought IRFA into the region. The ants spread 53-297 m in diameter from the quarantined area. The distribution of IRFA was affected by factors, such as sunlight, degree of human disturbance and habitat types.
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