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5 days ago · termite range maps. Among several termite species in the genus Reticulitermes present in the United States, four of them ( R. flavipes, R. tibialis, R. virginicus, and R. hesperus) along with the invasive species Coptotermes formosanus account for 90 percent of termite control business. Rapid identification is a critical part of management ...
1 day ago · Subterranean termites cause significant economic losses worldwide due to their destruction of agricultural and forest plants. In the past, soil termiticides were commonly used to control subterranean termites because they were effective and affordable. However, due to growing environmental concerns, these harmful substances have become less popular as they cause damage to non-target organisms ...
5 days ago · In 2005, Nan-Yao Su, Ph.D., at the University of Florida led a study that introduced a novel experimental setup for examining the behavior of colony-level numbers of Formosan subterranean termite (Coptotermes formosanus). This setup was the first to simulate, in the lab, long-distance foraging for tunneling termites, using tubing and planar arenas so that all termites could be observed at all ...
2 days ago · The Isoptera Species File works to build a comprehensive source for knowledge about the world’s termites. Information found here includes valid names, synonyms, bibliographic data, specimen data, images, and distributions for termites of the world. Our site seeks to include and serve researchers in taxonomy, systematics, ecology, ethology ...
21 hours ago · Play Live Radio Next Up: 0:00. 0:00. 0:00 ... his group has studied how termite-hunting ants in the tropics substantially reduce the death rate among injured ... Ohio redistricting issue likely ...
11 hours ago · Formosan termites can have colonies ten times bigger than domestic subterranean termites, the contractor says. Author: firstcoastnews.com Published: 9:16 PM EDT July 2, 2024
3 days ago · Look For. Small piles of frass near wooden structures. Frass in corners of rooms or along baseboards. 5. Swollen Floors and Ceilings. Termites can cause floors and ceilings to swell as they tunnel through wooden structures. This can result in uneven surfaces, making it difficult to walk or place furniture evenly.
