Drought and the invasive Argentine ant at Jasper Ridge

Deborah M. Gordon, Professor, Department of Biology, Stanford University.

Tuesday, October 12, 2021 4:30 PM (PT) ZOOM Meeting

Our twice-yearly survey of the ants of Jasper Ridge is now in its 28th year. The data show how changes in climate, especially drought, affect both invasive and native ants. The Argentine ants have been pushed back by the drought, making way for the native winter ant. Climate change may make things worse for Argentine ants. What happens next will depend on how the native ants respond to drought.

Visit Dr. Gordon's lab website and the latest article on her long-term study at Jasper Ridge

If you are interested in participating in the ant survey please email Angie Nakano at: shehulk @ gmail.com 

Related links:

Stanford Report article on Ant Survey: https://news.stanford.edu/2021/08/05/survey-suggests-reduced-invasion-ar...

Ecology paper: https://esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/share/TDXMAJ8E8W6QDUISNNPV?t...