Behavioural Ecology

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Behavioural Ecology Publications

1. Biofertilizers in production and protection of staple cereal crops in semi-arid regions of sub-Saharan Africa

   Ojuu, David, Mkindi, Angela G., Meya, Akida I., Vanek, Steven J. and Belmain, Steven R. (2026) Biofertilizers in production and protection of staple cereal crops in semi-arid regions of sub-Saharan Africa. Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems. ISSN 2168-3565 (Print), 2168-3573 (Online) (doi:10.1080/21683565.2026.2703211 )

2. Effects of fertility-limiting hormones quinestrol and levonorgestrel on bait intake and reproductive performance of the Nile grass rat (Arvicanthis niloticus Rüppel, 1842), a major agricultural rodent pest in Africa

   Desta, Daniel, Berhe, Abadi, Kidane, Dawit, Massawe, Apia W., Makundi, Rhodes H., Ayimut, Kiros Meles, Belmain, Steven R., Welegerima, Kiros and Meheretu, Yonas (2026) Effects of fertility-limiting hormones quinestrol and levonorgestrel on bait intake and reproductive performance of the Nile grass rat (Arvicanthis niloticus Rüppel, 1842), a major agricultural rodent pest in Africa. Animals, 16 (14):2134. ISSN 2076-2615 (Online) (doi:10.3390/ani16142134 )

3. Single-threshold–guided adaptive cancer therapy with partial-cycle treatment: a mechanistic and reinforcement learning analysis

   Ma, Kexin, Wang, Ningjing, Yang, Zai, Cheke, Robert A. and Tang, Biao (2026) Single-threshold–guided adaptive cancer therapy with partial-cycle treatment: a mechanistic and reinforcement learning analysis. PLoS Computational Biology, 22 (6):e1014457. pp. 1-24. ISSN 1553-734X (Print), 1553-7358 (Online) (doi:10.1371/journal.pcbi.1014457 )

4. Some new and overlooked food plants of Dicaeidae and Nectariniidae

   Cheke, Robert A. (2026) Some new and overlooked food plants of Dicaeidae and Nectariniidae. Malaysian Bird Report (MBR), 2. pp. 37-39.

5. Cropping systems and field margin vegetation shape hoverfly-mediated control of bean aphids in smallholder farming systems

   Kaliwo, Yamikani, Kumchenga, Ellen, Tembo, Yolice L.B, Donga, Trust Kasambala, Kabambe, Vernon H., Chipeta, John, Stevenson, Philip C. and Belmain, Steven R. (2026) Cropping systems and field margin vegetation shape hoverfly-mediated control of bean aphids in smallholder farming systems. Biological Control, 219:106102. ISSN 1049-9644 (Print), 1090-2112 (Online) (doi:10.1016/j.biocontrol.2026.106102 )

6. A systematic review comparing the performance of alternative blackfly (Simulium) trapping methods against the standard human landing catch (HLC) for onchocerciasis surveillance

   Kyomuhangi, Irene, Mustafa, Amro and Hawkes, Frances M. (2026) A systematic review comparing the performance of alternative blackfly (Simulium) trapping methods against the standard human landing catch (HLC) for onchocerciasis surveillance. PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 20 (5):e0014359. ISSN 1935-2727 (Print), 1935-2735 (Online) (doi:10.1371/journal.pntd.0014359 )

7. Putting rodents at the center of One Health programs: a narrative synthesis

   Belmain, Steven R. (2026) Putting rodents at the center of One Health programs: a narrative synthesis. Integrative Zoology. pp. 1-11. ISSN 1749-4869 (Print), 1749-4877 (Online) (doi:10.1111/1749-4877.70120 )

8. Comparison of four outdoor trapping methods as alternatives to human landing catch for Anopheles surveillance

   Pimnon, Suntorn, Ngoen-Klan, Ratchadawan, Sumarnrote, Anchana, Kongmee, Monthathip, Hawkes, Frances M., Lertlumnaphakul, Watthanasak, Saeung, Manop and Chareonviriyaphap, Theeraphap (2026) Comparison of four outdoor trapping methods as alternatives to human landing catch for Anopheles surveillance. Journal of Medical Entomology, 63 (2):tjag049. ISSN 0022-2585 (Print), 1938-2928 (Online) (doi:10.1093/jme/tjag049 )

9. Crop: the black box of mosquito vector fitness

   Rodriguez Pereira, Ainhoa, Hawkes, Frances and Emami, S. Noushin (2026) Crop: the black box of mosquito vector fitness. Insects, 17 (3):234. ISSN 2075-4450 (Online) (doi:10.3390/insects17030234 )

10. Biodiversity patterns of small mammals and their natural predators: implications for rodent pest management in agricultural systems

    Imakando, Christopher I., Fernández-Grandon, G. Mandela, Singleton, Grant R. and Belmain, Steven R. (2026) Biodiversity patterns of small mammals and their natural predators: implications for rodent pest management in agricultural systems. Journal of Pest Science, 99 (2):66. ISSN 1612-4758 (Print), 1612-4766 (Online) (doi:10.1007/s10340-026-02021-5 )

11. Engineering smallholder common bean cropping systems with flowering plants increases hoverfly populations and crop yields

    Kaliwo, Yamikani, Kumchenga, Ellen, Tembo, Yolice L. B, Donga, Trust Kasambala, Kabambe, Vernon H., Stevenson, Philip C. and Belmain, Steven R. (2026) Engineering smallholder common bean cropping systems with flowering plants increases hoverfly populations and crop yields. Frontiers in Insect Science, 6:1684424. ISSN 2673-8600 (Online) (doi:10.3389/finsc.2026.1684424 )

12. Noise, resources, and social factors shape space use and movement patterns in a small Amazonian primate

    Sobroza, Tainara Venturini, Gordo, Marcelo, Dunn, Jacob Charles, Naissinger, Bruna Mendel, Querido, Luciano and Barnett, Adrian Ashton (2026) Noise, resources, and social factors shape space use and movement patterns in a small Amazonian primate. Urban Ecosystems, 29:57. pp. 1-11. ISSN 1083-8155. (Print), 1573-1642. (Online) (doi:10.1007/s11252‑025‑01897‑y )

13. Regional stability and pest increase in high‐flying insect migrants over nine decades

    Gao, Boya, Gould, Philip J. L., Feng, Hongqiang, Huang, Jianrong, Xiao, Xiaohua, Reynolds, Don R., Hu, Gao and Chapman, Jason W. (2025) Regional stability and pest increase in high‐flying insect migrants over nine decades. Insect Science. ISSN 1672-9609 (Print), 1744-7917 (Online) (doi:10.1111/1744-7917.70193 )

14. Amazonia Camptrap: A data set of mammal, bird, and reptile species recorded with camera traps in the Amazon forest

    Antunes, Ana Carolina, Montanarin, Analise, Gräbin, Diogo Maia, Monteiro, Erison Carlos dos, de Pinho, Ferreira, Alvarenga, Guilherme Costa, Ahamada, Jorge, Wallace, Robert B., Ramalho, Emiliano Emiliano Esterci, Barnett, Adrian Paul Ashton, Bager, Alex, Lopes, Alexandre Martins Costa, Keuroghlian, Alexine, Giroux, Aline, Herrera, Ana María, Correa, Ana Paula de Almeida, Meiga, Ana Yoko, Jacomo, Anah Tereza de Almeida, Barban, Ananda de Barros and et, al. (2022) Amazonia Camptrap: A data set of mammal, bird, and reptile species recorded with camera traps in the Amazon forest. Ecology, 103:e3738. ISSN 0012-9658 (Print), 1939-9170 (Online) (doi:10.1002/ecy.3738 )

15. Combining geospatial abundance and ecological niche models to identify high-priority areas for conservation: the neglected role of broadscale interspecific competition.

    Cavalcante, Thiago, Weber, Marcelo M and Barnett, Adrian A.. (2022) Combining geospatial abundance and ecological niche models to identify high-priority areas for conservation: the neglected role of broadscale interspecific competition. Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, 10:e915325. ISSN 2296-701X (Online) (doi:10.3389/fevo.2022.915325 )

16. Does rodent management impact the distribution of Rattus rattus and Mastomys natalensis in village settings?

    Mkomwa, Herieth, Makundi, Rhodes, Belmain, Steven R., Ponchon, Aurore, Selemani, Mwajabu, Rija, Alfan A., Espinaze, Marcela P. A. and Telfer, Sandra (2025) Does rodent management impact the distribution of Rattus rattus and Mastomys natalensis in village settings? Integrative Zoology. ISSN 1749-4869 (Print), 1749-4877 (Online) (doi:10.1111/1749-4877.70015 )

17. Factors influencing terrestriality in primates of the Americas and Madagascar

    Epplsey, Timothy M., Hoeks, Selwyn, Chapman, Colin A., Ganzhorn, Jorg U., Hall, Katie, Owen, Megan A., Adams, Dara B., Allgas, Nestor, Amato, Katherine R., Andriamahaihavanan, McAntonin, Aristizabal, John F., Baden, Andrea L., Balestri, Michela, Barnett, Adrian A., Bicca-Marques, Júlio César, Bowler, Mark, Boyle, Sarah A., Brown, Meredith, Caillaud, Damien, Calegaro-Marques, Cláudia, Campbell, Christina J., Campera, Marco, Campos, Fernando A., Cardoso, Tatiane S., Carretero-Pinzón, Xyomara, Champion, Jane, Chaves, Óscar M., Chen-Kraus, Chloe, Colquhoun, Ian C. and et., al. (2022) Factors influencing terrestriality in primates of the Americas and Madagascar. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America (PNAS), 119 (42):e2121105119. ISSN 0027-8424 (doi:10.1073/pnas.2121105119 )

18. Beans with bugs: covert carnivory and infested seed selection by the red-nosed cuxiú monkey

    Barnett, Adrian A., dos Santos Barnett, Tereza Cristina, Muir, Jen, Tománek, Pavel, Gregory, Tremaine, Matte, Ana Luiza L., Bezerra, Bruna M., de Oliveira, Tadeu and Boyle, Sarah A. (2023) Beans with bugs: covert carnivory and infested seed selection by the red-nosed cuxiú monkey. Biotropica, 55 (3). pp. 579-593. ISSN 1744-7429 (Print), 0006-3606 (Online) (doi:10.1111/btp.13207 )

19. Amazonia Mammals: Current Knowledge and Conservation Priorities

    Spironello, Wilson R., Barnett, Adrian A.., Lynch, Jessica W., Bobrowiec, Paulo E.D. and Boyle, Sarah A. (2024) Amazonia Mammals: Current Knowledge and Conservation Priorities. Biomedical and Life Sciences, Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0) . Springer, Cham, Switzerland. ISBN 978-3031430701

20. Searching for food in a concrete jungle: feeding ecology of a Psittacine assemblage (Aves, Psittacidae) in a major Amazonian city

    Soares, Cristiane S., Barnett, Adrian A.., Scudeller, Veridiana V. and Borges, Sergio H. (2023) Searching for food in a concrete jungle: feeding ecology of a Psittacine assemblage (Aves, Psittacidae) in a major Amazonian city. Annals of the Brazilian Academy of Sciences (Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências), 95 (3):e20220606. pp. 1-19. ISSN 0001-3765 (Print), 1678-2690 (Online) (doi:10.1590/0001-3765202320220606. )