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

En – AGROVOC descriptors

COPTOTERMES; ISOPTERA; SPECIES; CHLORFLUAZURON; ATTRACTANTS; PEST CONTROL EQUIPMENT; INSECT CONTROL; INFESTATION

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