Threat of subterranean termites attack in the asian countries and their control: A review
Kuswanto E.a,b, Ahmad I.a, Dungani R.a
a School of Life Sciences and Technology, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Bandung, 40132, Indonesia
b Raden Intan State Islamic University of Lampung, Bandar Lampung, 35141, Indonesia
Abstract
© 2015 Knowledgia Review, Malaysia.This review focuses on the study of subterranean termites as structural and building pests especially in Asia Tropical countries. Since wood is one of the oldest, most important and most versatile building materials and still widely utilized by home owners in the region. Subterranean termites have long been a serious pest of wooden construction and they are still causing an important problem in most of tropical and subtropical regions. This termite group is build shelter tubes and nest in the soil or on the sides of trees or building constructions and relies principally on soil for moisture. Subterranean termite damage on building and other wooden structure cause costs associated with the prevention and treatment of termite infestation. Termite control, thus, is a realistic problem not only for human life but also for conservation of natural environment. All countries especially Asian countries are now seeking for the safer chemicals or the more effective methods for termite control. A huge amount of research in recent years has been devoted to termite control technologies to reduce environmental contamination and the risk to human health.
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Asian tropical,Coptotermes,Subterranean termite,Termite control,Termite infestation