Thermal tolerance of an invasive drywood termite, Cryptotermes brevis (Blattodea: Kalotermitidae).
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jtherbio.2022.103199
Abstract: West Indian drywood termites (Cryptotermes brevis, Blattodea: Kalotermitidae) are an important invasive termite in many countries including Australia where they are spreading across two eastern states. Fumigation is often used to eliminate infestations, but it… read more here.
Keywords: termite; blattodea kalotermitidae; brevis blattodea; drywood ... See more keywords
Nationwide Termite Pest Survey Conducted in Taiwan as a Citizen Science Project
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DOI: 10.1093/jee/toac122
Abstract: Abstract Information regarding the species composition and dispersal flight season of termites is crucial for termite management. The major obstacles to collecting such information are a lack of access to private buildings and shortage of… read more here.
Keywords: project; citizen science; science project; termite ... See more keywords
Effects of the surface irregularity of termite tunnels on food transport efficiency: a simulation study
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DOI: 10.1093/jisesa/iead014
Abstract: Abstract Termites are believed to have evolved in a way that optimizes their foraging efficiency, which involves both searching for food and transporting it efficiently. Although the search efficiency has been well-studied through tunnel pattern… read more here.
Keywords: irregularity; food; termite; transport ... See more keywords
The role of mandible morphology in termite inquilinism
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DOI: 10.1111/eea.13103
Abstract: In heterospecific termite–termite (Blattodea, Isoptera) cohabitation, defensive morphologies are more evident in inquiline soldiers than in the workers. Nevertheless, these latter are prone to present defensive adaptations as well. After all, by living and feeding… read more here.
Keywords: mandible morphology; termite; building foraging; role mandible ... See more keywords
Characterization of Cellulose-Degrading Microbiota from The Eastern Subterranean Termite and Soil
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DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.13148.1
Abstract: Background: While there have been a lot of studies on the termite gut microbiota, there has been very little research directly on the cellulose-degrading microbiota in termites or their soil environment. This study addresses this… read more here.
Keywords: subterranean termite; termite; degrading microbiota; cellulose degrading ... See more keywords
Decay, mold, and termite resistance of high-density fiberboard from wood and chicken feather fibers
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DOI: 10.15376/biores.20.1.725-736
Abstract: The decay, mold, and termite resistance of high-density fiberboard (HDF) formed using combinations of wood and chicken feather fibers (CFF) bonded with polyurethane resin was investigated. Laboratory and underground field exposure tests showed that HDF… read more here.
Keywords: resistance; mold termite; termite resistance; resistance high ... See more keywords
Formosan Subterranean Termite (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) Established in Grand Bahama
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DOI: 10.18474/jes17-77.1
Abstract: The Formosan subterranean termite, Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae), is a significant invasive pest that originates from southern China (Kistner 1985, Sociobiology 10: 93–104) and Taiwan (Li et al. 2009, Ann. Entomol. Soc. Am. 102:… read more here.
Keywords: subterranean termite; sociobiology; termite; isoptera rhinotermitidae ... See more keywords
Dietary resilience of termite gut microbiota and enzymatic function reflects feeding strategy
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DOI: 10.3389/fevo.2025.1625443
Abstract: Termites rely on complex gut microbiomes to digest lignocellulosic substrates, with dietary specialization potentially shaping microbial diversity and function. However, how gut microbiota respond to dietary shifts in generalist versus specialist termites remains poorly understood,… read more here.
Keywords: enzymatic function; gut microbiota; function; termite ... See more keywords
Use of Chemical and Colorimetric Changes to Age Cryptotermes brevis Frass for Termite Management
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DOI: 10.3390/insects15120924
Abstract: Simple Summary The West Indian drywood termite, Cryptotermes brevis, is one of the most widespread and damaging termite pests in the world. After the successful fumigation of an infested property, evidence of the termite can… read more here.
Keywords: cryptotermes brevis; frass; use chemical; termite ... See more keywords