Elimination of the Asian subterranean termite Coptotermes gestroi (Blattodea : Rhinotermitidae) using above-ground chlorfluazuron baits
Issue Date
3-2019
Abstract
Termite baits containing 0.10% chlorfluazon mixed in alpha cellulose powder was evaluated against the Asian subterranean termite, Coptotermes gestroi Wasmann (formerly Coptotermes vastator light) (Blattodea: Rhinotermitidae) in wood structures exclusively using above-ground bait (AG) stations. Wood structures from all test sites were successfully eliminated after 8-12 wk of baiting. All sites were further monitored for the next three consecutive months and no sign of either termite recovery of re-infestation of a different colony was detected. Successful elimination of C. gestroi infestation in structures using only AG stations indicated that in-ground bait stations (IGs) may not be necessary for successful termite baiting in the Philippines. Changes in termite baiting protocols in tropical countries are proposed to reduce the cost of baiting in the Philippines and other Southeast Asian countries.
Source or Periodical Title
The Philippine Agricultural Scientist
ISSN
0031-7454
Volume
102
Issue
1
Page
90-93
Document Type
Article
College
College of Agriculture and Food Science (CAFS)
Physical Description
tables
Language
English
Subject
Termites -- Control
Recommended Citation
Rojo, M.J. A. and Acda, M. N., "Elimination of the Asian subterranean termite Coptotermes gestroi (Blattodea : Rhinotermitidae) using above-ground chlorfluazuron baits" (2019). Journal Article. 4407.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/journal-articles/4407
En – AGROVOC descriptors
COPTOTERMES; ISOPTERA; SPECIES; CHLORFLUAZURON; ATTRACTANTS; PEST CONTROL EQUIPMENT; INSECT CONTROL; INFESTATION