Molecular Identity of Subterranean Termites

Toxicity of Thiamethoxam Against Philippine Subterranean Termites

Thiamethoxam (ACTARA 25WG) was evaluated for its termiticidal properties against three species of economically important subterranean termites (Isoptera: Termitidae) in the Philippines: Nasutitermes luzonicus Oshima, Macrotermes gilvus Hagen, and Microcerotermes losbanosensis Oshima. Results of the study indicated that exposure to soil or ingestion of paper treated with thiamethoxam at concentr...

Symbiosis in subterranean termites: a review of insights from molecular studies.

The symbiotic relationship of termites and their eukaryotic and prokaryotic gut microbiota is a focal point of research because of the important roles symbionts play in termite nutrition. The use of molecular methods has recently provided valuable insights into the species diversity and the roles of microorganisms in the guts of termites. This paper provides a review of the current knowledge of...

When Subterranean Termites Challenge the Rules of Fungal Epizootics

Over the past 50 years, repeated attempts have been made to develop biological control technologies for use against economically important species of subterranean termites, focusing primarily on the use of the entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium anisopliae. However, no successful field implementation of biological control has been reported. Most previous work has been conducted under the assump...

Biology of Subterranean Termites in the Eastern United States

Population Suppression of Subterranean Termites by Slow-Acting Toxicants

Historic background and the concept of slow-acting toxicants for population suppression of subterranean termites are reviewed. Information needed for development of bait-toxicants and studies needed to generate such informa­ tion are summarized. Current control measures for subter­ ranean termites rely exclusively on soil termiticides, primarily organophosphates and pyrethroids. They are used a...