Termites in Uruguay; control, prevention and environment

IRG/WP 1474

A Aber, G Baillod

When Prof. La Fage's questionaire on termites was received by 1987, few were aware of termite damage in Uruguay and infestations were not much reported. Further contacts between scientists, operators and homeowners, are now shaping the real threat of termite attack. Before letting the problem faIl in the hands of the layman, with all ist environmental risks, it seemed reasonable to: 1) review termite research carried out by Dr. Ana Aber and 2) comment by Ing. Agr. Gustavo Baillod on methods of wood protection from termites, from a practical environmental standpoint.


Keywords: BAITING; BORATES; CCA; ENVIRONMENT; GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION; NEST POISONING; POLLUTION; SOIL TREATMENTS; TERMITES; URUGUAY

Conference: 91-05-20/24 Kyoto, Japan


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