Research to Inform Yellow Crazy Ant Management in the Wet Tropics (Old ID 23489)
Role
Collaborator
Description
Research and activities required will be: ensure compliance with APVMA permit conditions; research efficacy of current pesticide treatments; research the reproductive phenology of YCA colonies and factors affecting; assess effects of YCA and the baiting program on biodiversity; maintain breeding colonies of YCA for use in dog detection training; design, develop, and test new detection techniques; design and develop further monitoring protocols; analyse WTMA collected data; attend and present findings at monthly and quarterly meetings; provide periodic reports and stay up-to-date with new developments in YCA management.
Date
15 May 2017 - 31 Mar 2020
Project Type
CONTRACT_RESEARCH
Keywords
Yellow crazy ants (Formicidae);Wet Tropics World Heritage Area;Detection;Nest Structure;Population Dynamics;Baiting
Funding Body
Wet Tropics Management Authority
Amount
877300
Project Team
Peter Yeeles;Carl Shuetrim;Angela Strain