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Termites (order Isoptera) comprise over 2,700 species and are of global importance as decomposers of lignocellulose material (Kambhampati and Eggleton, 2000; König et al., 2006).
Collier, Rachael E., Husseneder, Claudia
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The response of the Formosan subterranean termite to both dead termites and 2-phenoxyethanol with and without nonrepellent insecticide residues was examined using three commercially available pesticide formulations acetamiprid, fipronil, and imidacloprid)
Fei, Huixin, Henderson, Gregg
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The Formosan subterranean termite (Coptotermes formosanus) is an important worldwide pest, each year causing millions of dollars in structural damage and control costs. Termite colonies are composed of several phenotypically distinct castes.
Alan Lax +4 more
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Formosan subterranean termites, Coptotermes formosanus, are a significant worldwide pest. Molecular gene expression is an important tool for understanding the physiology of organisms.
Matthew R Tarver +5 more
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Subterranean termite activity was investigated using field monitoring stations placed around 16 public schools in the triparish New Orleans metropolitan area of Louisiana With the exception of one school, monitoring stations revealed the presence of ...
Fei, Huixin +3 more
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The consumption and food transfer efficiency of two commercially used termite bait materials, southern yellow pine wood and cardboard, and one potential bait material, maize (Zeamays L.) cob, were evaluated for use against the Formosan subterranean ...
Henderson, Gregg, Wang, Cai
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Interactions between Formosan subterranean termites, brown rot fungus (Gloeophyllum trabeum) and some of the fungi present on the termite integument and gut [PDF]
Although the brown rot fungus, Gloeophyllum trabeum (Pers.:Fr.) Murrill, has been shown to be attractive and beneficial to subterranean termites, including Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki, to date no research has been conducted to determine if the ...
Jayasimha, Poornima +2 more
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Evaluation of vetiver oil and alate biology as preventative measures against the Formosan subterranean termite, Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) [PDF]
The Formosan subterranean termite, Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki, is responsible for over $1 billion in property damage, repairs, and control in the United States. Presently, control of this exotic pest depends mainly on chemical methods.
Nix, Karen Elizabeth +2 more
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Effects of caste on the constitutive and induced expression of genes associated with immunity and detoxification in Formosan subterranean termites [PDF]
Simms, Dawn M., B.S., Louisiana State University, 1997 Master of Science, Spring Commencement, 2013 Major: Entomology Effects of Caste on the Constitutive and Induced Expression of Genes Associated with Immunity and Detoxification in Formosan ...
Simms, Dawn M., null null, Dawn Simms
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