Modelling biocontrol of invasive insects using WaspSim: A MATLAB simulation model

Author(s)
Cacho, Oscar J
Hester, Susan M
Publication Date
2023-02
Abstract
Globally, governments spend significant amounts of money attempting to prevent or mitigate the negative impacts of invasive species using different strategies, including classical biological control for species that are widespread in the landscape. Arriving at the point of biocontrol release requires significant investment of time and funds for research and testing, and success of the biocontrol agent is uncertain. We present a numerical model designed to assist in this process. The model is based on well-established equations of population growth and spread. Technical feasibility of a biocontrol programme is assessed based on the population parameters for the pest and biocontrol agent.
Citation
SoftwareX, v.21, p. 1-8
ISSN
2352-7110
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Publisher
Elsevier BV
Rights
Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International
Title
Modelling biocontrol of invasive insects using WaspSim: A MATLAB simulation model
Type of document
Journal Article
Entity Type
Publication

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