Publications

Apr 2020

A review of the biology and biogeography of Mantispidae (Neuroptera)

Snyman, Louwrens Pieter, Ohl, Michael, Pirk, Christian Walter Werner, Sole, Catherine Lynne

INSECT SYSTEMATICS & EVOLUTION

Abstract Adult Mantispidae are general predators of arthropods equipped with raptorial forelegs. The three larval instars display...

Nov 2021

The exceptional attachment ability of the ectoparasitic bee louse Braula coeca (Diptera, Braulidae) on the honeybee

Buscher, T. H., Petersen, D. S., Bijma, N. N., Baumler, F. et al.

Physiological Entomology

Bee lice (Braulidae) are small parasitic flies, which are adapted to live on their bee host. As such, the wingless Braula coeca...

Mar 2021

Exploring non-host plant-based management strategy with lemongrass, garlic and guava volatiles for the African citrus triozid

Antwi-Agyakwa, Akua K., Yusuf, Abdullahi A., Pirk, Christian W. W., Mohamed, Samira Abuelgasim et al.

Journal of Applied Entomology

Abstract The African citrus triozid (ACT), Trioza erytreae, is an important pest of citrus. Both nymphs and adults damage the...

Apr 2021

Exploring the Kairomone-Based Foraging Behaviour of Natural Enemies to Enhance Biological Control: A Review

Ayelo, Pascal M., Pirk, Christian W. W., Yusuf, Abdullahi A., Chailleux, Anaïs et al.

Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution

Kairomones are chemical signals that mediate interspecific interactions beneficial to organisms that detect the cues. These...

Aug 2021

Terpenes from herbivore-induced tomato plant volatiles attract Nesidiocoris tenuis (Hemiptera: Miridae), a predator of major tomato pests

Ayelo, Pascal M, Yusuf, Abdullahi A, Pirk, Christian WW, Chailleux, Anaïs et al.

Pest Management Science

Abstract BACKGROUND Biological control plays a key role in reducing crop damage by Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) and Trialeurodes...

Jan 2021

The Role of Trialeurodes vaporariorum-Infested Tomato Plant Volatiles in the Attraction of Encarsia formosa (Hymenoptera: Aphelinidae)

Ayelo, Pascal M., Yusuf, Abdullahi A., Pirk, Christian W. W., Mohamed, Samira A. et al.

Journal of Chemical Ecology

Natural enemies locate their herbivorous host and prey through kairomones emitted by host plants and herbivores. These kairomones...

Jan 2020

Prisoners receive food fit for a queen: honeybees feed small hive beetles protein-rich glandular secretions through trophallaxis

Langlands, Zoë, du Rand, Esther E., Crailsheim, Karl, Yusuf, Abdullahi A. et al.

The Journal of Experimental Biology

The honeybee nest parasite Aethina tumida (small hive beetle) uses behavioural mimicry to induce trophallactic feeding from its...

Nov 2021

Efficiencies of stationary sampling tools for the tsetse fly Glossina fuscipes fuscipes in western Kenya

Mbewe, N. J., Sole, C. L., Pirk, C. W. W., Masiga, D. K. et al.

Acta Tropica

Monitoring the effectiveness of tsetse fly control interventions that aim to reduce transmission of African trypanosomiasis...

2021

Re-Analysis of Abdominal Gland Volatilome Secretions of the African Weaver Ant, Oecophylla longinoda (Hymenoptera: Formicidae)

Mekonnen, Bethelihem, Cheseto, Xavier, Pirk, Christian, Yusuf, Abdullahi et al.

Molecules