Efficacy of the InvictDetect<sup>TM</sup> Immunostrip<sup>®</sup> to Taxonomically Identify the Red Imported Fire Ant, <i>Solenopsis invicta</i>, Using A Single Worker Ant

Efficacy of the InvictDetect<sup>TM</sup> Immunostrip<sup>®</sup> to Taxonomically Identify the Red Imported Fire Ant, <i>Solenopsis invicta</i>, Using A Single Worker Ant

The early detection and identification of the red imported fire ant <i>Solenopsis invicta</i> are crucial to intercepting and preventing it from becoming established in new areas. Unfortunately, the visual identification of fire ants to species is difficult and ant samples must often be...

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Main Authors: Steven M. Valles, Charles A. Strong, Robert S. Emmitt, Christopher T. Culkin, Ronald D. Weeks
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-01-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
biosecurity
immunological detection
invasive insect
lateral flow immunoassay
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/11/1/37

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