Bioactivity of diatomaceous earth against the subterranean termite Reticulitermes chinensis Snyder (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae)
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DOI: 10.1007/s11356-018-2718-3
Abstract: The effects of diatomaceous earth (DE) on the penetrating behavior, tunneling behavior, mortality, and body surface characteristics of the subterranean termite Reticulitermes chinensis were investigated in this study. Our results show that the workers of… read more here.
Keywords: diatomaceous earth; subterranean termite; reticulitermes chinensis; treatment ... See more keywords
Immune Defense Mechanism of Reticulitermes chinensis Snyder (Blattodea: Isoptera) against Serratia marcescens Bizio
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DOI: 10.3390/insects13030226
Abstract: Simple Summary Reticulitermes chinensis Snyder is the most important pest in China. Serratia marcescens (SM1) can infect insects. In our lab, we found that SM1 can kill R. chinensis. However, the mechanisms underlying the immune… read more here.
Keywords: chinensis sm1; defense; immune; reticulitermes chinensis ... See more keywords
Enhancement of Pathogen Toxicity by Feeding Reticulitermes chinensis Snyder Sonicated Bacteria Expressing Double-Stranded RNA That Interferes with Olfaction
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DOI: 10.3390/insects14020140
Abstract: Simple Summary Reticulitermes chinensis Snyder is an important pest that destroys trees and buildings and causes great damage. The present study investigated the role of RcOrco. A method for preparing large amounts of dsRNA using… read more here.
Keywords: chinensis snyder; engineered bacteria; reticulitermes chinensis; rcorco ... See more keywords