A critical review of the AWPA standard method (M12-72) for laboratory evaluation to determine resistance to subterranean termites
IRG/WP 1298
J P La Fage, M Jones
The American Wood Preservers' Association standard (M12-72) for evaluation of candidate wood preservatives against subterranean termites is reviewed and suggestions for revision are made. The most serious flaws in the current test procedure involve a failure to recognize inter- and intraspecific variation and a lack of quantification of test results.