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Vespa velutina: a menace for Western Iberian fruit production
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The Asian Hornet (Vespa velutina) is an invasive species that causes severely negative impacts
on the ecosystems’ functioning, human health and agriculture. Its impact extends to the
detriment of orchards and vineyards as the species feeds on fruits to obtain sugar, consequently
diminishing the marketable yield and reducing the overall quantity of final products. The
survey presented in this manuscript aimed to study the agricultural technicians’ appraisal of
fruit damage caused by V. velutina since its appearance in the western coast of the Iberian
Peninsula. In Galicia, Spain, 83% of technicians reported incidents on fruit damage, primarily
affecting grapes, but also on pears and apples. In Portugal, 25% of technicians reported
similar occurrences covering 8 species of fruit, notably on grapes, but also on apples, pears,
figs, plums, peaches, blueberries and blackberries. This outcome showcases how V. velutina
may cause non-negligible, direct detriment to fruit production, particularly to grapes. More
studies are needed to quantify the economic impact of this type of damage.
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Agriculture invasive species orchards risk assessment vineyards yellow-legged hornet
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Anabela Nave, Joana Godinho, João Fernandes, Ana Isabel Garcia, Maria Amparo Ferreira Golpe & Manuela Branco (2024) Vespa velutina: a menace for Western Iberian fruit production, Cogent Food & Agriculture, 10:1, 2313679