Efforts by Louisiana State University Agricultural Center (LSU AgCenter) and Mississippi State University (MSU) research scientists, to conduct cooperative research on C. formosanus and other wood-related topics, have led to establishing an FST field test site at the LSU Agricultural Center Citrus Research Experiment Station, Port Sulfur, Louisiana. A minimum of 32 termite colonies will be established on this site. Twelve of the 32 termite installations have been established and tests are underway. Testing at this site will include evaluation of the effects of testing methodologies and procedures using both within- and between-colony replications, in-ground tests to evaluate preservatives (stake tests) or termite baits, test structures, above-ground preservative comparative tests and/or building component durability tests, and basic termite biology / behavior / movement studies. In addition, demonstration projects open to the public will be developed. In short, this site will be a one-of-a-kind on the United States mainland. Fees generated by those using the site will be expended to assure continued viability of this facility.

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