Evaluation of the toxicity and repellency of tropical plant extract against subterranean termites, Globitermes sulphureus and Coptotermes gestroi
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DOI: 10.1016/j.inpa.2018.03.004
Abstract: Abstract The harmful effects of chemical-based termiticides and the increased incidence of termite resistance have resulted in the need for safer and more effective termiticides. Therefore, the screening of antitermiticidal activity of naturally-occurring products could… read more here.
Keywords: toxicity repellency; ppm; plant; subterranean termites ... See more keywords
Molting site fidelity accounts for colony elimination of the Formosan subterranean termites (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) by chitin synthesis inhibitor baits
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-19603-8
Abstract: Site fidelity by molting termites in Formosan subterranean termite, Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki colonies is a new addition to our understanding of lower termites’ behavior and biology. Our previous studies indicated that workers moved to the… read more here.
Keywords: site fidelity; central nest; site; formosan subterranean ... See more keywords
Identification of Reticulitermes Subterranean Termites (Blattodea: Rhinotermitidae) in the Eastern United States Using Inter-Simple Sequence Repeats
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DOI: 10.1093/jee/toab028
Abstract: Abstract In the eastern United States, there are nine species of subterranean termites in three genera: Reticulitermes (six species), Coptotermes (two species), and Prorhinotermes (one species). These species serve as important ecological players by decomposing… read more here.
Keywords: eastern united; simple sequence; united states; identification ... See more keywords
Erythritol Ingestion Causes Concentration-Dependent Mortality in Eastern Subterranean Termites (Blattodea: Rhinotermitidae)
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DOI: 10.1093/jee/toz260
Abstract: Abstract Damage from termite infestations is economically significant and control can be costly when requiring the widespread use of conventional insecticides. Erythritol, a polyalcohol sweetener that is safe for human consumption, causes increased mortality when… read more here.
Keywords: mortality; blattodea rhinotermitidae; erythritol; concentration ... See more keywords
Subterranean termites diversity in Mianwali District of Punjab, Pakistan
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DOI: 10.19045/bspab.2020.90253
Abstract: Subterranean termites cause destruction to the wooden structures and eat cellulose based products all over the world, causing economic loss on large scale. This study is conducted to observe the presence of subterranean termites and… read more here.
Keywords: punjab pakistan; diversity; district; district mianwali ... See more keywords
Threats posed by Asian subterranean termites in the Fiji Islands and their potential controls: a review
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DOI: 10.30843/nzpp.2018.71.111
Abstract: Termites belong to the infraorder Isoptera, which contains almost 3,000 described species worldwide. These social insects cause substantial damage globally leading to billions of dollars of losses annually. Damage can occur to timber, wooden goods, paper, cotton,… read more here.
Keywords: control; asian subterranean; threats posed; fiji islands ... See more keywords
Colony Suppression and Possible Colony Elimination of the Subterranean Termites Coptotermes formosanus and Reticulitermes speratus by Discontinuous Soil Treatment Using a Diluent of Fipronil Suspension Concentrate
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DOI: 10.3390/insects12040334
Abstract: Simple Summary Termites play an important role in maintaining ecosystems, but they are also pests, exerting major economic impacts. Among the over 3000 known termite species, Coptotermes species and Reticulitermes species are the most common… read more here.
Keywords: colony; soil treatment; discontinuous soil; soil ... See more keywords