Evaluation by experimentation on site of a new method for termite control
IRG/WP 96-10173
A-M Pruvost, M-M Serment, M Jéquel
A new concept of subterranean termite control consists of the installation of toxic baits in or around the infested construction. Dow Elanco has developed a bait system based on Hexaflumuron. This active ingredient is an insect growth regulator with slow acting effect. A lot of trials were conducted in the USA, but none in France until now. We realised on site experiments, in order to estimate the efficacy of this bait system against French termites. 3 on site experiments (field trial, private house, building) and the first results are described.
Keywords: TERMITES; RETICULITERMES SANTONENSIS; TERMITE CONTROL; HEXAFLUMURON; BAITS; FIELD TESTS