Preferences of Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki and Coptotermes gestroi (Wasmann) (Blattodea: Rhinotermitidae) among Three Commercial Wood Species [PDF]
Insects, 2011 The Formosan subterranean termite, Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki, and the Asian subterranean termite, Coptotermes gestroi (Wasmann), are both pests of wood in service in Hawaii and Florida.
J Kenneth Grace, Grace J Kenneth
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Assessing the invasive risk of Rhinotermitidae in China under current and future global warming scenarios using the MaxEnt model [PDF]
Frontiers in ZoologyBackground Biodiversity and distribution patterns are essential components for ecological and biogeographical research. The family Rhinotermitidae (sensu lato; Coptotermes and Reticulitermes) is among the most detrimental and widespread termites in China,
Riaz Hussain, Lianxi Xing, Yuan Hua
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In Silico Screening of Plant-Derived Termiticidal Compounds Targeting Cytochrome P450 in Coptotermes spp. (Blattodea: Rhinotermitidae) for Sustainable Termite Management [PDF]
PlantsTermites of the genus Coptotermes are among the most destructive structural pests worldwide, owing to their efficient lignocellulose degradation and metabolic adaptability mediated in part by cytochrome P450 enzymes. Although numerous botanical compounds
Deepak Kumar Mahanta +2 more
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Insects, 2011 Bamboo is widely grown and utilized as a construction material around the world, particularly in the tropics. At present, there are about 70 bamboo species and varieties recorded from Hawaii.
J Kenneth Grace, Grace J Kenneth
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Clinical manifestations and cross-reactions between cockroaches and termites and identification of termites' major allergens. [PDF]
PLoS ONEThe American cockroach (Periplaneta Americana, CRa A) is a strong risk factor for allergic sensitization and asthma morbidity. Molecular phylogenetic studies demonstrated termites are social cockroaches specialized in feeding on plant materials.
Mey-Fann Lee +4 more
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Insects, 2017 The efficacy of bistrifluron termite bait was evaluated using in-ground bait stations placed around Coptotermes lacteus mounds in south-eastern Australia during late summer and autumn (late February to late May 2012).
Garry Webb
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Nitrogen content of the exuviae of Coptotermes gestroi (Wasmann) (Blattodea: Rhinotermitidae)
Heliyon, 2021 Subterranean termites are hemimetabolous social insects where most of the individuals in a colony molt on a regular basis until they die. Nitrogen is a limiting growth factor in wood-feeding insects, such as termites.
Reina L. Tong +3 more
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Developmental instability in incipient colonies of social insects. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2014 Social insect colonies can provide homeostatic conditions that buffer the incidence of environmental fluctuations on individuals, which have contributed to their ecological success.
Thomas Chouvenc +3 more
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Resistência Natural de Eucalyptus urophylla e Corymbia citriodora à Coptotermes gestroi (Isoptera; Rhinotermitidae) em Laboratório [PDF]
Floresta e AmbienteRESUMO Este trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar a resistência natural da madeira de Eucalyptus urophylla e Corymbia citriodora ao ataque de Coptotermes gestroi. A avaliação da resistência a cupins foi realizada segundo a norma ASTM D - 3345 (American...,
Rodrigo Bastos Rodrigues +1 more
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Bioscientific Review, 2020 A rapid biodiversity evaluation of arboreal termite was carried out on the campus of Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil. Three different trees which include Mangifera indica, Azadirachta indica and Khaya senegalensis were selected from ...
Jibril Abdullahi, Jamila Bafa Saleh
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