Distribution of the yellow crazy ant in Samoa: survey July 10th to 24th 2006

1. During a recent survey around Upolu, Savaii and Nuutele the Yellow Crazy Ant was both observed and collected as samples in different locations.
2. The field survey reveals the extend distribution of the Yellow Crazy Ant through out Samoa.
3. 11 sites were visited in Savaii and 12 in Upolu and 1 in Nuutele; no survey was done on Nuulua due to weather conditions. On Upolu and Savaii the sites were located approximately 15km around the island.
One or two sites or stations fall inland.
4. Potential sites for experimentations were also been identify during the survey. Sites which were heavily infested by the Yellow Crazy Ant.

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Call Number: VF 7347 [EL]

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