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Subterranean termites (2004) [PDF]
There are approximately 2,500 species of termites worldwide. Most are found in tropical areas, while relatively few live in colder climates. Only about 45 species are found in the United States, and most of these are located in southern states.
Houseman, Richard M.
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Minimizing moving distance in deposition behavior of the subterranean termite
Subterranean termite nests are located underground and termites forage out by constructing tunnels to reach food resources, and tunneling behavior is critical in order to maximize the foraging efficiency.
Sang‐Bin Lee +3 more
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Pemanfaatan Ekstrak Kulit Kayu Gerunggang (Cratoxylon Arborescens Bi) Untuk Pengawetan Kayu Karet (Hevea Brasiliensis) Dari Serangan Rayap Tanah (Coptotermes Curvignathus Holmgren) [PDF]
The objective of this research was to determine the anti-termite properties of bark extract of gerunggang (Cratoxylon arborescens Bl) on rubber wood (Hevea Brasiliensis) and determine the optimum concentration levels in rubber wood (H.
Daviyana, S. A. (Syarifah) +2 more
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To DGC or not to DGC: oxygen guarding in the termite Zootermopsis nevadensis (Isoptera: Termopsidae) [PDF]
The ability of some insects to engage in complex orchestrations of tracheal gas exchange has been well demonstrated, but its evolutionary origin remains obscure.
Lighton, John R. B. +1 more
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This study extracted edible oil and chitosan using both chemical and green extraction techniques, from four species of edible winged termites. Yield and efficiency of the extraction techniques were compared, the extracted products characterized for physico‐chemical properties, and the antimicrobial ability of chitosan assessed against a gram‐positive ...
Babirye Khadijah +3 more
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Crude seed extract of three tropical fruits belonging to the family Annonaceae, viz., sweetsop (Annona squamosa L.), soursop (A. muricata L.) and biriba (Rollinia mucosa Baill.) were investigated for their repellent effects on the Asian subterranean ...
Menandro N Acda
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Aktivitas Anti Rayap Minyak Atsiri Dari Kulit Jeruk Citrus Nobilis Var.microcarpa Terhadap Rayap Tanah Coptotermes Curvignathus Holmgren [PDF]
Coptotermes curvignathus Holmgren is an urban pest which builds carton nests in dark places. This termite is difficult to control due to difficulties of direct spraying to entire colony.
bu, N. (Na) +2 more
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Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog. Abstract Investigating forms specialized for their ecology (i.e. ecomorphs) is a major theme in ecology and evolution. Among the remarkable ecomorphs, those associated with fossorial habits have received increasing attention in vertebrates, but less so in invertebrates. Here, we
Barbara Bignon +7 more
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This paper deals with a study on the infestation intensity of subterranean termites on three soil types in clear felled rubber plantation areas in West Java.
Ginuk Sumami, Agus Ismanto
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This study highlights the synergistic potential of the springtail Folsomia candida and Trichoderma spp. in suppressing Fusarium oxysporum, a key pathogen affecting cape gooseberry. By reducing Fusarium populations and enhancing soil health, this approach offers a promising eco‐friendly strategy for managing plant diseases in agriculture.
Juan Carlos Santos‐Barbosa +2 more
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