David O. Simelane
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Publications of David O. Simelane (27 listed):
Insects (2022) 13 (3 - 267)
Khethani V. Mawela, David O. Simelane and Terence Olckers (2022)
Life histories and host-range evaluation of two Chrysomelid beetles (Zygogramma spp.) released against Tithonia rotundifolia in South Africa
African Entomology (2021) 29, 896-904
K.V. Mawela and D.O. Simelane (2021)
Biological control of Tithonia spp. (Asteraceae) in South Africa: Challenges and possibilities
Journal of Applied Entomology (2021) 145, 65-72
Lulama Madire, David Simelane and Terence Olckers (2021)
Pre-release evaluation of Heikertingerella sp. as a potential biocontrol agent for Tecoma stans in South Africa
African Entomology (2021) 29, 905-934
A.M. King, I.D. Paterson, D.O. Simelane, L. van der Westhuizen, K.V. Mawela and Z. Mnqeta (2021)
Biological control of invasive climbing plants in South Africa
Arthropod-Plant Interactions (2021) 15, 265-271
Lulama G. Madire, David O. Simelane and Terence Olckers (2021)
Competitive interactions between the root-feeding Heikertingerella sp. and foliage-feeding Mada polluta on the invasive Tecoma stans
Neotropical Entomology (2021) 50, 959-965
Vuyokazi April, David O. Simelane and Mark P. Robertson (2021)
Co-existence between two leaf-feeding biological control agents of Lantana camara alters their herbivory under semi-field conditions
African Entomology (2021) 29, 735-741
D.O. Simelane, K.V. Mawela, M. Teresa Defagó and A. Salvo (2021)
Progress and prospects for biological control of Cestrum species (Solanaceae) in South Africa
African Entomology (2021) 29, 775-783
D.O. Simelane, N. Katembo and K.V. Mawela (2021)
Current status of biological control of Lantana camara L. (sensu lato) in South Africa
BioControl (2020) 65, 143-154
Naweji Katembo, Ed T.F. Witkowski, David O. Simelane, Alan J. Urban and Marcus J. Byrne (2020)
Impact of biocontrol agents on Lantana camara in an inland area of South Africa
Pest Management Science (2020) 76, 198-204
Jufter N. Musedeli, David O. Simelane, Martin P. Hill and Mariette Marais (2020)
Additive interaction between a root-knot nematode Meloidogyne javanica and a root-feeding flea beetle Longitarsus bethae on their host Lantana camara
Biocontrol Science and Technology (2018) 28, 377-387
Ludzula Mukwevho, Terence Olckers and David O. Simelane (2018)
Occurrence of different Lantana camara varieties across four South African provinces and their susceptibility to a biotype of the gall-forming mite Aceria lantanae
Experimental and Applied Acarology (2017) 71, 103-113
Ludzula Mukwevho, David Simelane and Terence Olckers (2017)
Host-plant variety and not climate determines the establishment and performance of Aceria lantanae (Eriophyidae), a biological control agent of Lantana camara in South Africa
Biocontrol Science and Technology (2017) 27, 510-524
Tshililo E. Mphephu, Terence Olckers and David O. Simelane (2017)
The tortoise beetle Physonota maculiventris (Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) is suitable for release against the weedy Mexican sunflower Tithonia diversifolia (Asteraceae) in South Africa
Biocontrol Science and Technology (2014) 24, 734-750
David O. Simelane, Khethani V. Mawela, Fernando McKay and Marina Oleiro (2014)
Field and laboratory studies to determine the suitability of Cissoanthonomus tuberculipennis (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) for release against Cardiospermum grandiflorum (Sapindaceae) in South Africa
African Entomology (2011) 19, 443-450
D.O. Simelane, K.V. Mawela and A. Fourie (2011)
Prospective agents for the biological control of Tithonia rotundifolia (Mill.) S.F.Blake and Tithonia diversifolia (Hemsl.) A.Gray (Asteraceae) in South Africa
Biocontrol Science and Technology (2011) 21, 1409-1421
L.G. Madire, D.O. Simelane and S. Waladde (2011)
Biology and host range of the leafminer, Pseudonapomyza sp. (Diptera: Agromyzidae), a potential biological control agent for Tecoma stans (Bignoniaceae) in South Africa
Environmental Entomology (2011) 40, 1123-1130
Vuyokazi April, Mark P. Robertson and David O. Simelane (2011)
Interaction between Uroplata girardi (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) and Ophiomyia camarae (Diptera: Agromyzidae) on a shared host Lantana camara (Verbenaceae)
African Entomology (2011) 19, 269-277
D.O. Simelane, A. Fourie and K.V. Mawela (2011)
Prospective agents for the biological control of Cardiospermum grandiflorum Sw. (Sapindaceae) in South Africa
African Entomology (2011) 19, 315-348
A.J. Urban, D.O. Simelane, E. Retief, F. Heystek, H.E. Williams and L.G. Madire (2011)
The invasive `Lantana camara L.' hybrid complex (Verbenaceae): A review of research into its identity and biological control in South Africa
International Journal of Tropical Insect Science (2010) 30, 67-76
Fernando McKay, Marina Oleiro, Andries Fourie and David Simelane (2010)
Natural enemies of balloon vine Cardiospermum grandiflorum (Sapindaceae) in Argentina and their potential use as biological control agents in South Africa
Environmental Entomology (2007) 36, 512-517
David O. Simelane (2007)
Influence of soil texture, moisture, and surface cracks on the performance of a root-feeding flea beetle, Longitarsus bethae (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), a biological control agent for Lantana camara (Verbenaceae)
Bulletin of Entomological Research (2007) 97, 111-116
D.O. Simelane (2007)
Influence of temperature, photoperiod and humidity on oviposition and egg hatch of the root-feeding flea beetle Longitarsus bethae (Chrysomelidae: Alticinae), a natural enemy of the weed Lantana camara (Verbenaceae)
Biocontrol Science and Technology (2006) 16, 971-979
David O. Simelane (2006)
Suitability of some Lantana camara varieties as host plants for the root-feeding flea beetle, Longitarsus bethae
Biocontrol Science and Technology (2005) 15, 615-621
Matlala S. Phenye and David O. Simelane (2005)
Arid-adapted Mexican leafhopper, Barela parvisaccata (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae), unsuitable for biocontrol of Lantana camara (Verbenaceae) in South Africa
BioControl (2005) 50, 375-387
David O. Simelane (2005)
Biological control of Lantana camara in South Africa: targeting a different niche with a root-feeding agent, Longitarsus sp.
Biocontrol Science and Technology (2005) 15, 153-163
David O. Simelane and Matlala S. Phenye (2005)
Suppression of growth and reproductive capacity of the weed Lantana camara (Verbenaceae) by Ophiomyia camarae (Diptera: Agromyzidae) and Teleonemia scrupulosa (Heteroptera: Tingidae)
BioControl (2002) 47, 575-585
D.O. Simelane (2002)
Biology and host range of Ophiomyia camarae, a biological control agent for Lantana camara in South Africa
