Compositions and Methods for Detecting and Killing Termites '097
Henderson, Gregg; Chen, Jian; Laine, Roger
Date Posted: 3/5/2002
Patent Status: issued
Patent Number: 5,874,097
Abstract:
Significant concentrations of naphthalene were detected in carton nests of Formosan subterranean termites, Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki, collected from Florida, Hawaii, and Louisiana. This is the first report of naphthalene being associated with termites or any other insects. Naphthalene and other compounds associated with termite carton nests may be used to increase termite bait acceptance. New attractant molecules include 2-phenoxyethanol. New feeding stimulants include ergosterol. A list of volatile compounds associated with termite nests is presented, compounds that may be used to detect termite nests.
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