Ravenous Formosan subterranean termites persist in California [PDF]
California Agriculture, 1998 The first reported case of a non-native termite species being introduced and established in California was the Formosan subterranean termite, which was discovered in San Diego County in 1992.
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Molting site fidelity accounts for colony elimination of the Formosan subterranean termites (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) by chitin synthesis inhibitor baits [PDF]
Scientific Reports, 2018 Site fidelity by molting termites in Formosan subterranean termite, Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki colonies is a new addition to our understanding of lower termites’ behavior and biology.
G. Kakkar, W. Osbrink, N.-Y. Su
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Methoprene-Induced Genes in Workers of Formosan Subterranean Termites (Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki) [PDF]
Insects, 2020 Termites have a distinct polyphenism controlled by concise hormonal and molecular mechanisms. Workers undergo double molts to transform into soldiers (worker−presoldier−soldier).
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Genetically Engineered Yeast Expressing a Lytic Peptide from Bee Venom (Melittin) Kills Symbiotic Protozoa in the Gut of Formosan Subterranean Termites. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2016 The Formosan subterranean termite, Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki, is a costly invasive urban pest in warm and humid regions around the world. Feeding workers of the Formosan subterranean termite genetically engineered yeast strains that express ...
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Formosan subterranean termite established in California [PDF]
California Agriculture, 1995 A population of the Formosan subterranean termite, Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki, was discovered in La Mesa, San Diego County, in February 1992. This is the first instance of a non-native termite species being introduced and established in California ...
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Effects of Menadione on Survival, Feeding, and Tunneling Activity of the Formosan Subterranean Termite [PDF]
Insects, 2021 The Formosan subterranean termite, Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki, is a highly destructive pest and a cosmopolitan invasive species. Sustainable termite management methods have been improving with the search for novel insecticides that are effective ...
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Influence of Soldiers on Exploratory Foraging Behavior in the Formosan Subterranean Termite, Coptotermes formosanus (Blattodea: Rhinotermitidae) [PDF]
Insects, 2023 Termites are eusocial insects that live in organized colonies consisting of reproductives, workers, and soldiers. Soldiers are specialized for defense but are expensive to maintain, as they are incapable of husbandry and must be fed and groomed by ...
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Longitudinal comparison of 16S rRNA gene amplicon datasets of the Formosan subterranean termite gut microbiome: Variation across primers, colonies, time and rearing conditionsSRA) Data identification number: Bioproject Accession# PRJNA1446068 [PDF]
Data in BriefThe Formosan subterranean termite (FST), Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki (Blattodea: Heterotermitidae) is an aggressive and economically important invasive wood-destroying pest of national and international concern.
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Weight and protozoa number but not bacteria diversity are associated with successful pair formation of dealates in the Formosan subterranean termite, Coptotermes formosanus. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2023 New colonies of Formosan subterranean termites are founded by monogamous pairs. During swarming season, alates (winged reproductives) leave their parental colony.
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Sociobiology, 2015 The Formosan subterranean termite, Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki, is a structural pest of major economic importance in the city of New Orleans, Louisiana. Hurricane Katrina made landfall along the United States Gulf coast on August 29, 2005, inundating
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