A method for screening termite baits using Coptotermes lacteus mounds

IRG/WP 1237

J R J French, P J Robinson

A method with several variations designed to rapidly screen potential bait substrates using Coptotermes lacteus mounds is described. The equipment used in this method is relatively inexpensive, readily prepared in the laboratory, and easily installed into active mounds in the field. Bait substrates are in continuous contact with a 'high termite hazard', and may be monitored with minimum interference to the termites.


Keywords: TERMITES; COPTOTERMES LACTEUS; BAIT METHODS; BAITS; COLONIES; BAIT SUBSTRATES; SCREENING METHOD; AUSTRALIA; MOUNDS; BAIT CONTAINERS

Conference: 84-05-28...06-01 Ronneby Brunn, Sweden


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