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The effectiveness of Virkon® S disinfectant against an invasive insect and implications for Antarctic biosecurity practices

Bartlett, Jesamine; Radcliffe, Richard James; Convey, Pete; Hughes, Kevin A.; Hayward, Scott A.L. (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)

The flightless midge Eretmoptera murphyi is thought to be continuing its invasion of Signy Island via the treads of personnel boots. Current boot-wash biosecurity protocols in the Antarctic region rely on microbial biocides, ...
Surviving the Antarctic winter—Life Stage Cold Tolerance and Ice Entrapment Survival in The Invasive Chironomid Midge Eretmoptera murphyi

Bartlett, Jesamine; Convey, Peter; Hayward, Scott A.L. (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)

An insect’s ability to tolerate winter conditions is a critical determinant of its success. This is true for both native and invasive species, and especially so in harsh polar environments. The midge Eretmoptera murphyi ...