Efficacy of Minimum Application of Chlorfluazuron Baiting to Control Urban Subterranean Termite Populations of Coptotermes gestroi (Wasmann) (Blattodea: Rhinotermitidae)

Abstract

Termite infestations in urban areas are a serious problem because they cause negative economic effects, reduce the esthetic value of buildings, damage crops, and require household repairs. Chemical controls are the most common method used against subterranean termites, and baiting has emerged as one of the prominent control methods. The goal of this research was to determine the efficacy of termite baiting by treating one of six active termite stations (selective baiting) with chlorfluazuron baits to eradicate six populations of subterranean termites. This work shows that the placement of chlorfluazuron baits in one of the active stations was sufficient to destroy a colony that was interconnected with multiple chlorfluazuron-free stations. In general, it requires an average of 4–8 weeks for a quantity of less than 300 g of chlorfluazuron bait to remove a termite infestation at the study site.

Elimination of structural and tree infestations of the Asian subterranean termite, Coptotermes gestroi (Wasmann) (Blattodea: Rhinotermitidae) with noviflumuron baits in above-ground stations

“…As a result, in several studies where IG baits were implemented against C. gestroi , both AG and IG stations were often used to obtain colony elimination. When tallied, a total of 34 AG and 15 IG stations were used in baiting of C. gestroi (Su et al 2000, Lee, 2002, 2007, Sajap et al 2005, Umar and Majid 2020). Evidently, more AG stations than IG stations have been used to apply baits for C. gestroi in various region of the world.…”

Metagenomic 16S rRNA amplicon data of gut microbial diversity in three species of subterranean termites (Coptotermes gestroi, Globitermes sulphureus and Macrotermes gilvus)

“…Coptotermes gestroi ( C. gestroi ) is a primary pest from the termite family which is commonly found in home premises and urban areas in Malaysia. This species takes approximately ten to thirteen weeks to be controlled using multiple commercial formulations of baiting treatment [ 6 , 14 ]. Globitermes sulphureus ( G. sulphureus ) and Macrotermes gilvus ( M. gilvus ) also infest home premises and urban areas.…”

Potential utilization of Indonesian plant extracts for biothermicide to control subterranean termite attack (Coptotermes spp.): a review article

“…The difference in the percentage of weight loss of the test wood produced can be affected by the retention value between wood species which is related to the level of wood durability. Easily preserved wood has a high retention value resulting in increased wood resistance to attack by damaging factors so that the weight loss percentage is low [37].…”