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Subterranean termites (2004) [PDF]

open access: yes, 2004
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

open access: yesEcology and Evolution, 2020
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
doaj   +1 more source

Pemanfaatan Ekstrak Kulit Kayu Gerunggang (Cratoxylon Arborescens Bi) Untuk Pengawetan Kayu Karet (Hevea Brasiliensis) Dari Serangan Rayap Tanah (Coptotermes Curvignathus Holmgren) [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
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]

open access: yes, 2005
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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Extraction, Characterization, and Antimicrobial Ability of Chitosan and Edible Oil From Ugandan Winged Termites

open access: yesFood Science &Nutrition, Volume 13, Issue 10, October 2025.
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
wiley   +1 more source

Repellent Effects of Annona Crude Seed Extract on the Asian Subterranean Termite Coptotermes gestroi Wasmann (Isoptera:Rhinotermitidae)

open access: yesSociobiology, 2014
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
doaj   +1 more source

Aktivitas Anti Rayap Minyak Atsiri Dari Kulit Jeruk Citrus Nobilis Var.microcarpa Terhadap Rayap Tanah Coptotermes Curvignathus Holmgren [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
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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In good form: Morphological adaptations to burrowing lifestyles in cockroaches (Dictyoptera: Blattodea)

open access: yesFunctional Ecology, Volume 39, Issue 10, Page 2860-2875, October 2025.
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
wiley   +1 more source

KEANEKARAGAMAN JENIS DAN INTENSITAS SERANGAN RAYAP TANAH DI TIGA TIPE TANAH DI AREAL BEKAS KEBUN KARET

open access: yesJurnal Penelitian Hasil Hutan (Journal of Forest Products Research), 2017
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
doaj   +1 more source

Soil Allies: Exploring the Combined Potential of Folsomia candida and Trichoderma spp. Against Fusarium oxysporum

open access: yesEnvironmental Microbiology Reports, Volume 17, Issue 5, October 2025.
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
wiley   +1 more source

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