Permanence and stability of an Ivlev-type predator–prey system with impulsive control strategies

In this paper, we study a predator–prey system with an Ivlev-type functional response and impulsive control strategies containing a biological control (periodic impulsive immigration of the predator) and a chemical control (periodic pesticide spraying) with the same period, but not simultaneously. We find conditions for the local stability of the prey-free periodic solution by applying the Floquet theory of an impulsive differential equation and small amplitude perturbation techniques to the system. In addition, it is shown that the system is permanent under some conditions by using comparison results of impulsive differential inequalities. Moreover, we add a forcing term into the prey population’s intrinsic growth rate and find the conditions for the stability and for the permanence of this system.     

A predator–prey model with disease in the prey and two impulses for integrated pest management

In this paper, a predator–prey model with disease in the prey is constructed and investigated for the purpose of integrated pest management. In the first part of the main results, the sufficient condition for the global stability of the susceptible pest-eradication periodic solution is obtained, which means if the release amount of infective prey and predator satisfy the condition, then the pest will be controlled. The sufficient condition for the permanence of the system is also obtained subsequently, which means if the release amount of infective prey and predator satisfy the condition, then the prey and the predator will coexist. At last, we interpret our mathematical results.     

A predator–prey system with a stage structure for the prey

This paper considers a periodic predator–prey system where the prey has a life history that takes the prey through two stages: immature and mature. We provide a sufficient and necessary condition to guarantee permanence of the system. It is shown that the system is permanent if and only if the growth of the predator by foraging the prey minus its death rate is positive on average during the period.     

Dynamics of a non‐selective harvesting predator–prey model with Hassell–Varley type functional response and impulsive effects

This paper is concerned with a non‐selective harvesting predator–prey model with Hassell–Varley type functional response and impulsive effects. By using the fixed point theory based on monotone operator, some simple conditions are obtained for the existence of at least one positive periodic solution of the model. The existence result of this paper implies that the functional response on prey does not influence the existence of positive periodic solution of the model, which completes some results given in recent years. Further, by applying the comparison theorem in impulsive differential equations and constructing a suitable Lyapunov functional, the permanence and global attractivity of the model are also investigated. The main results in this paper extend, complement, and improve the previously known result. And some examples and numerical simulations are given to illustrate the feasibility and effectiveness of the main results. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

The dynamical behavior of a predator–prey system with Gompertz growth function and impulsive dispersal of prey between two patches

In this paper, we investigate a predator–prey model with Gompertz growth function and impulsive dispersal of prey between two patches. Using the dynamical properties of single‐species model with impulsive dispersal in two patches and comparison principle of impulsive differential equations, necessary and sufficient criteria on global attractivity of predator‐extinction periodic solution and permanence are established. Finally, a numerical example is given to illustrate the theoretical results. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

A predator–prey model with disease in the prey species only

A predator–prey model with transmissible disease in the prey species is proposed and analysed. The essential mathematical features are analysed with the help of equilibrium, local and global stability analyses and bifurcation theory. We find four possible equilibria. One is where the populations are extinct. Another is where the disease and predator populations are extinct and we find conditions for global stability of this. A third is where both types of prey exist but no predators. The fourth has all three types of individuals present and we find conditions for limit cycles to arise by Hopf bifurcation. Experimental data simulation and brief discussion conclude the paper. Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Periodicity in a generalized semi-ratio-dependent predator–prey system with time delays and impulses

With the help of a continuation theorem based on coincidence degree theory, we establish necessary and sufficient conditions for the existence of positive periodic solutions in a generalized semi-ratio-dependent predator–prey system with time delays and impulses, which covers many models appeared in the literature. When the results reduce to the semi-ratio-dependent predator–prey system without impulses, they generalize and improve some known ones.     

Multiple periodic solutions in delayed Gause-type ratio-dependent predator–prey systems with non-monotonic numerical responses

By using a continuation theorem based on coincidence degree theory, we establish easily verifiable criteria for the existence of multiple periodic solutions in delayed Gause-type ratio-dependent predator–prey systems with numerical responses. As corollaries, some applications are listed.     

A predator–prey system with two impulses on the diseased prey and a Beddington–DeAngelis response

A predator–prey system with two impulses on the diseased prey is formulated and analyzed for the purpose of integrated pest management. The local and global stability of the susceptible pest‐eradication periodic solution, as well as the permanence of the system, are obtained under the sufficient conditions by means of Floquet's theory for impulsive differential equations. Finally, we interpret our mathematical results. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Asymptotic dynamics of a deterministic and stochastic predator–prey model with disease in the prey species

In this paper, we discuss a predator–prey model with the Beddington–DeAngelis functional response of predators and a disease in the prey species. At first we study permanence and global stability of a positive equilibrium for the deterministic version of the model. Then we include a stochastic perturbation of the white noise type. We analyse the influence of this stochastic perturbation on the systems and prove that the positive equilibrium is also globally asymptotically stable in this case. The key point of our analysis is to choose appropriate Lyapunov functionals. We point out the differences between the deterministic and stochastic versions of the model. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Multiplicity of positive almost periodic solutions in a delayed Hassell–Varley‐type predator–prey model with harvesting on prey

In this paper, we consider a delayed Hassell–Varley‐type predator–prey model with harvesting on prey. By means of Mawhin's continuation theorem of coincidence degree theory, some new sufficient conditions are obtained for the existence of at least two positive almost periodic solutions for the aforementioned model. To the best of the author's knowledge, so far, the result of this paper is completely new. An example is employed to illustrate the result of this paper. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Travelling waves of a predator–prey model with a spatiotemporal delay

This paper is concerned with the existence of traveling waves to a predator–prey model with a spatiotemporal delay. By analyzing the corresponding characteristic equations, the local stability of a positive steady state and each of boundary steady states are established, and the existence of Hopf bifurcation at the positive steady state is also discussed. By constructing a pair of upper–lower solutions and by using the cross‐iteration method as well as the Schauder's fixed‐point theorem, the existence of a traveling wave solution connecting the semi‐trivial steady state and the positive steady state is proved. Numerical simulations are carried out to illustrate the main theoretical results. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Existence of periodic solutions in predator–prey and competition dynamic systems

In this paper, we systematically explore the periodicity of some dynamic equations on time scales, which incorporate as special cases many population models (e.g., predator–prey systems and competition systems) in mathematical biology governed by differential equations and difference equations. Easily verifiable sufficient criteria are established for the existence of periodic solutions of such dynamic equations, which generalize many known results for continuous and discrete population models when the time scale is chosen as or , respectively. The main approach is based on a continuation theorem in coincidence degree theory, which has been extensively applied in studying existence problems in differential equations and difference equations but rarely applied in dynamic equations on time scales. This study shows that it is unnecessary to explore the existence of periodic solutions of continuous and discrete population models in separate ways. One can unify such studies in the sense of dynamic equations on general time scales.     

Bifurcations in a diffusive predator–prey model with predator saturation and competition response

A diffusive predator–prey model with predator saturation and competition response subject to homogeneous Neumann boundary conditions is considered in this paper. We find that the spatially homogeneous and non‐homogeneous periodic solutions through all parameters of the system are spatially homogeneous. To verify our theoretical results, some numerical simulations are also carried out. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Consequences of weak Allee effect on prey in the May–Holling–Tanner predator–prey model

In this work, a modified Holling–Tanner predator–prey model is analyzed, considering important aspects describing the interaction such as the predator growth function is of a logistic type; a weak Allee effect acting in the prey growth function, and the functional response is of hyperbolic type. Making a change of variables and time rescaling, we obtain a polynomial differential equations system topologically equivalent to the original one in which the non‐hyperbolic equilibrium point (0,0) is an attractor for all parameter values. An important consequence of this property is the existence of a separatrix curve dividing the behavior of trajectories in the phase plane, and the system exhibits the bistability phenomenon, because the trajectories can have different ω ? limit sets; as example, the origin (0,0) or a stable limit cycle surrounding an unstable positive equilibrium point. We show that, under certain parameter conditions, a positive equilibrium may undergo saddle‐node, Hopf, and Bogdanov–Takens bifurcations; the existence of a homoclinic curve on the phase plane is also proved, which breaks in an unstable limit cycle. Some simulations to reinforce our results are also shown. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Global bifurcation of solutions for a predator–prey model with prey‐taxis

We study pattern formations in a predator–prey model with prey‐taxis. It is proved that a branch of nonconstant solutions can bifurcate from the positive equilibrium only when the chemotactic is repulsive. Furthermore, we find the stable bifurcating solutions near the bifurcation point under suitable conditions. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

A simple Gause‐type predator–prey model considering social predation

The consumer–resource relationships are among the most fundamental of all ecological relationships and have been the focus of ecology since its beginnings. Usually are described by nonlinear differential equation systems, putting the emphasis in the effect of antipredator behavior (APB) by the prey; nevertheless, a minor quantity of articles has considered the social behavior of predators. In this work, two predator–prey models derived from the Volterra model are analyzed, in which the equation of predators is modified considering cooperation or collaboration among predators. It is well known that competition among predators produces a stabilizing effect on system describing the model, since there exists a wide set in the parameter space where the system has a unique equilibrium point in the phase plane, which is globally asymptotically stable. Meanwhile, the cooperation can originate more complex and unusual dynamics. As we will show, it is possible to prove that for certain subset of parameter values the predator population sizes tend to infinite when the prey population goes to extinct. This apparently contradicts the idea of a realistic model, when it is implicitly assumed that the predators are specialist, ie, the prey is its unique source of food. However, this could be a desirable effect when the prey constitutes a plague. To reinforce the analytical result, numerical simulations are presented.     

Global dynamics of a delayed predator–prey model with stage structure for the predator and the prey

A delayed predator–prey system with Holling type II functional response and stage structure for both the predator and the prey is investigated. By analyzing the corresponding characteristic equations, the local stability of each feasible equilibrium of the system is discussed, and the existence of a Hopf bifurcation at the coexistence equilibrium is established. By means of the persistence theory for infinite dimensional systems, it is proven that the system is permanent if the coexistence equilibrium exists. By using suitable Lyapunov functions and the LaSalle invariant principle, it is shown that the trivial equilibrium is globally stable when both the predator–extinction equilibrium and the coexistence equilibrium do not exist, and that the predator–extinction equilibrium is globally stable when the coexistence equilibrium does not exist. Further, sufficient conditions are obtained for the global stability of the coexistence equilibrium. Numerical simulations are carried out to illustrate the main theoretical results. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Turing instability and Hopf bifurcation in a diffusive Leslie–Gower predator–prey model

In this paper, a reaction‐diffusion predator–prey system that incorporates the Holling‐type II and a modified Leslie‐Gower functional responses is considered. For ODE, the local stability of the positive equilibrium is investigated and the specific conditions are obtained. For partial differential equation, we consider the dissipation and persistence of solutions, the Turing instability of the equilibrium solutions, and the Hopf bifurcation. By calculating the normal form, we derive the formulae, which can determine the direction and the stability of Hopf bifurcation according to the original parameters of the system. We also use some numerical simulations to illustrate our theoretical results. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

A modified Leslie–Gower predator–prey model with ratio‐dependent functional response and alternative food for the predator

In this work, a modified Leslie–Gower predator–prey model is analyzed, considering an alternative food for the predator and a ratio‐dependent functional response to express the species interaction. The system is well defined in the entire first quadrant except at the origin ( 0 , 0 ) . Given the importance of the origin ( 0 , 0 ) as it represents the extinction of both populations, it is convenient to provide a continuous extension of the system to the origin. By changing variables and a time rescaling, we obtain a polynomial differential equations system, which is topologically equivalent to the original one, obtaining that the non‐hyperbolic equilibrium point ( 0 , 0 ) in the new system is a repellor for all parameter values. Therefore, our novel model presents a remarkable difference with other models using ratio‐dependent functional response. We establish conditions on the parameter values for the existence of up to two positive equilibrium points; when this happen, one of them is always a hyperbolic saddle point, and the other can be either an attractor or a repellor surrounded by at least one limit cycle. We also show the existence of a separatrix curve dividing the behavior of the trajectories in the phase plane. Moreover, we establish parameter sets for which a homoclinic curve exits, and we show the existence of saddle‐node bifurcation, Hopf bifurcation, Bogdanov–Takens bifurcation, and homoclinic bifurcation. An important feature in this model is that the prey population can go to extinction; meanwhile, population of predators can survive because of the consumption of alternative food in the absence of prey. In addition, the prey population can attain their carrying capacity level when predators go to extinction. We demonstrate that the solutions are non‐negatives and bounded (dissipativity and permanence of population in many other works). Furthermore, some simulations to reinforce our mathematical results are shown, and we further discuss their ecological meanings. Copyright © 2017 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.