The new termite killers: control of Philippine subterranean termites (Isoptera) using toxicant baits
Professorial Chair Lecture
UPLB Alumni Association Inaugural Professorial Chair
Place
Operations Room, Tameses Hall, CFNR, UPLB, College, Laguna
Date
3-10-2004
Abstract
The Philippines supports 54 known species of termites encompassing eighteen genera. Within these genera, three families are of economic importance and associated with damage to wood products and timber structures, viz., Rhinotermitidae, Termitidae and Kalotermitidae. Four subterranean termite species are considered serious structural pests, viz., Coptotermes vastator Light, Nasutitermes luzonicus Oshima, Macrotermes gilvus Hagen and Microcerotermes losbanosensis. These species are widely distributed and cause significant structural damages. Current methods to control these wood-boring insects ranged from chemical barrier to termite baits.
The present paper discusses the benefits of termite baiting vis-a-vis the conventional chemical barrier treatments. Current research of the author on the search for potential bait toxicant against Philippine subterranean termites showed that thiamethoxam and chlorfluazuron are effective against C. vastator, N. luzonicus, M. gilvus and M. losbanosensis. Foraging populations and territories of these species are also discussed, as well as future trend in control methods against higher species (Termitidae) of subterranean termites.
Location
UPLB Main Library Special Collections Section (USCS)
College
College of Forestry and Natural Resources (CFNR)
Language
English
Recommended citation
Acda, Menandro N., "The new termite killers: control of Philippine subterranean termites (Isoptera) using toxicant baits" (2004). Professorial Chair Lecture. 191.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/professorial_lectures/191