https://entomologytoday.org/2017/10/04/the-5-year-plan-manage-japanese-barberry-to-keep-tick-levels-low-reduce-lyme-risk/ what is the hypothesis

https://entomologytoday.org/2017/10/04/the-5-year-plan-manage-japanese-barberry-to-keep-tick-levels-low-reduce-lyme-risk/

1. what is the hypothesis being tested by this research ?
2. what general methods/ approaches are used in the research ?
3. what was the primary research finding and did it support the hypothesis or answer the primary question ?
4. what research is planned for the future ? ( provide ideas for future research )
5. what is the impact of this research on human society ?