Bioefficacy of Bifenthrin 10TC as soil barrier treatment against subterranean termites
Issue Date
10-2003
Abstract
Application of termiticides as soil barrier treatment between the buildings and the foraging area of subterranean termites is an effective method of protecting buildings from termite damage worldwide. This five-year study was conducted at Mt. Makiling, Los Banos, Laguna, Philippines from August 22, 1996, to August 22, 2001, to evaluate the efficacy of 0.075, 0.100 and 0.125% bifenthrin solution as soil barrier treatment applied at 5 li solution per sq. m. following the modified ground board test procedure. Soil treated with 0.075% bifenthrin were penetrated by termites at 54 to 60 months after treatment, while those treated with 0.100 and 0.125% bifenthrin were not penetrated by termites up to 60 months after application. In contrast, soil treated with chlorpyrifos, the commercial reference material applied at 1.00 or 2.00% concentration, were not penetrated by termites only up to 12 months after application. Soil treated with 1.00% chlorpyrifos were 40, 80, 90 and 100% penetrated by termites at 24, 36, 48, and 54 months after application, respectively, while those treated with 2.00% chlorpyrifos were 20, 60, 70, and 100% penetrated by termites at 24, 36, 48, and 54 months after application, respectively.
Source or Periodical Title
Philippine Entomologist
ISSN
0048-3753
Volume
17
Issue
2
Page
188
Document Type
Article
Frequency
semi-annually
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Dupo, H. C. Sr. and Dupo, H. B. Jr., "Bioefficacy of Bifenthrin 10TC as soil barrier treatment against subterranean termites" (2003). Journal Article. 5718.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/journal-articles/5718
En – AGROVOC descriptors
ISOPTERA; PLANT PESTS; INSECT CONTROL; CHLORPYRIFOS; APPLICATION METHODS