The number of recognized invasive termite species has increased from 17 in 1969 to 28
today. Fourteen species have been added to the list in the past 44 years; 10 have larger …

Molecular genetic techniques have made contributions to studies on subterranean termites
at all levels of biological organization. Most of this work has focused on Reticulitermes and …

A eusocial insect colony represents a complex biological entity that must ensure degrees of
perennity once it reaches maturity (production of dispersing imagoes over many successive …

The objective of bait application envisioned by early researchers was to eliminate the source
of infestation, the colony, but because of the lack of adequate evaluation tools, results of field …

Chitin is a polymer of N-acetyl glucosamine that forms the protective exoskeleton of all
arthropods and is replaced periodically during growth and development. Chitin biosynthesis …

Termite baiting is now one of the two main management tools in developed countries after
20 years of commercial release. It has two main goals: to use small amounts of active …

This study evaluated the impact of a non-repellent liquid termiticide (fipronil) and a chitin
synthesis inhibitor (CSI) termite bait (noviflumuron) on whole colonies of Coptotermes …

Termites are significant pests in many regions of the world, where they attack cellulose-
based material in buildings, trees, and crops. The most significant economic losses occur to …

Termite bait products that contain chitin synthesis inhibitors (CSIs) protect structures from
subterranean termites via colony elimination. A hallmark of CSI baits is their dose …

Simple Summary Subterranean termites cause damage to man-made structures around the
world and are continuing to invade new areas. Current practices for controlling termites …