Qualitative Analysis of a Nicholson-Bailey Model in Patchy Environment

Abstract

We studied a host-parasite model qualitatively. The host-parasitoid model is obtained by modifying the Nicholson-Bailey model so that the number of hosts that parasitoids can't attack is fixed. Topological classification of equilibria is achieved with the implementation of linearization. Furthermore, Neimark-Sacker bifurcation is explored using the bifurcation theory of normal forms at interior steady-state. The bifurcation in the model is controlled by implementing two control strategies. The theoretical studies are backed up by numerical simulations, which show the conclusions and their importance.