Microcerotermes diversus (Silvestri) (Isoptera: Termitidae) is the most economically destructive termite in structures in southwest Iran. One sustainable control strategy that usually helps to reduce subterranean termite damage in buildings, is the use of insect growth regualtors in a suitable bait matrix that are safe to the user and the environment. In the laboratory assays described here, th...

An experiment was carried out in order to investigate fungal conidia transmission of Metarhizium anisopliae (Metschnikoff) Sorokin from vector (donor) to healthy Microcerotermes diversus Silvestri (Iso.: Termitidae) and determine the best donor/concentration ratio for transmission. After preliminary trials, concentrations of 3.1 × 10⁴, 3.9 × 10⁵, 3.2 × 10⁶ and 3.5 × 10(8) conidia mL(-1) were se...

microcerotermes diversus silvestri (isoptera: termitidae) is the most economically destructive wood pest in structures in khuzestan province (iran). chemicals such as essential oils and plant extracts that are compatible with the environment and have high potential to be used in integrated pest management programs are extremely important resources. this study evaluated contact and digestive tox...

abstract treating soil with insecticides is thought to be an effective method for termite control. speed of action and repellency of insecticides are important factors for discussing their barrier effects as soil-treatment termiticide. microcerotermes diversus (silvestri) is the most economically destructive termite in structures in ahwaz region, because the species feed on anything with cellul...