Preliminary laboratory and field evaluation on the performance of Rubbermite as a graded physical barrier against subterranean termite species in Australia
IRG/WP 12-10766B M Ahmed (Shiday), J R J French
This paper describes the performance of Rubbermite as a potential graded particle barrier against two subterranean termite species of Coptotermes in laboratory and field test. The results of these bioassays suggest that Rubbermite is a viable control option against Coptotermes species in Australia, particularly against Coptotermes acinaciformis (Froggatt) and Coptotermes lacteus (Froggatt). Rubbermite and its components do maintain their intended functions for their intended life-expectancy of more than 50 years with intended levels of maintenance in the intended conditions of use as a non-toxic termite graded particle barrier. The Rubbermite graded particle barrier complies with Australian Standards and the Building Code of Australia (BCA) as an Alternative Based Performance System.
Keywords: rubbermite; termite graded particle barrier; Coptotermes acinaciformis; Coptotermes lacteus; laboratory and field evaluation; durability; BCA compliant
Conference: 12-05-06/10 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
