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Grad Competition MUVE: Ecology and Urban and Structural Pests

D3013: (2nd Place) Integration of biocontrol in biodegradable alginate hydrogels for the management of pest ants

Monday, November 6, 2023

9:00 AM - 6:30 PM ET

Location: Prince George's Exhibit Hall BCD

Presenting Author(s)

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John Adam Lawrence

University of Hawai'i
Honolulu, Hawaii

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Jia-Wei Tay

Assistant Professor
University of Hawai'i
Honolulu, Hawaii
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Chin-Cheng Yang

Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia

Introduced pest ants have catastrophic economic and ecological impacts worldwide. This necessitates the need for innovation in integrated pest management strategies. The development of alginate hydrogels provides a promising biodegradable system for the delivery of liquid bait to pest ants. Ants, being eusocial, exhibit a suite of behaviors that offer opportunities for exploitation such as brood care and trophallaxis. The customization available in the preparation of hydrogels suggests that they can be modified to suit a variety of applications. Here we explore the integration of biocontrol and chemical control utilizing this biodegradable delivery system.