Scientists deploy electric harps and muzzles to protect bees from Asian hornets in the Swiss canton of Jura

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On the hills above Cornol in the canton of Jura, scientists are testing unusual new defences in the fight against the invasive Asian hornet (Vespa velutina): electric harps and hive “muzzles.” The Asian hornet first arrived in southwestern France in 2004 and has since spread across much of Europe, including…
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New CABI-led study identifies over 9,000 pest species of potential concern previously unreported in Uganda

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A team of researchers led by CABI have identified 9,071 pest species previously unreported in Uganda which pose potential concern in terms of possible threats to the livelihoods of smallholder farmers as well as food security in the country. The study, published in Frontiers in Agronomy, used the CABI Horizon…
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Biological trial to tackle one of the UK’s most pervasive and iconic invasive species now showing early success

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CABI has worked in partnership with the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, National Trust and Yorkshire Water on a biological trial to tackle one of the UK’s most pervasive and iconic invasive species which is now showing early success. The work has involved testing the efficacy of a rust fungus known as…
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CABI supports steps to implement response plan to tackle devastating outbreak of red and African migratory locusts in Zambia

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CABI is supporting steps to implement a sustainable response plan to help tackle devastating outbreaks of red and African migratory locusts in Zambia which have affected crops across the country’s Western, Central, and Southern Provinces. Since March 2025, swarms of red locust (Nomadacris septemfasciata) and African migratory locust (Locusta migratoria)…
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CABI joins 25-strong partnership for project to enhance Europe’s readiness for invasive fall armyworm crop pest

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CABI has joined a 25-strong multi-stakeholder partnership to share its expertise on sustainable management of invasive crop pests as part of a new project to enhance Europe’s readiness for the potentially devastating fall armyworm. The project, funded by the European Union and led by INRAE – France’s National Research Institute…
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Biological control of European frogbit in North America

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European frogbit, Hydrocharis morsus-ranae, is a free-floating aquatic plant with heart-shaped leaves. Native to Europe and parts of temperate Asia and Africa, this plant is considered invasive due to its socio-economic and environmental impacts. European frogbit was introduced into North America as an ornamental plant and has since spread to…
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