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1 April 2012 Elimination of Subterranean Termite (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) Colonies using a Refined Cellulose Bait Matrix Containing Noviflumuron When Monitored and Replenished Quarterly
J. E. Eger, M. D. Lees, P. A. Neese, T. H. Atkinson, E. M. Thoms, M. T. Messenger, J. J. Demark, L.-C. Lee, E. L. Vargo, M. P. Tolley
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Abstract

Using a quarterly (3-mo) monitoring and bait-replenishment interval, 122 subterranean termite colonies throughout the United States were baited with a refined cellulose bait matrix containing 0.5% noviflumuron. All colonies were eliminated in less than 1 yr after initiation of baiting as determined by long-term monitoring and genetic markers. Sixty-three percent of the colonies were eliminated during the first quarter after the initiation of baiting and 77% of colonies were eliminated after consuming two bait tubes or less. This suggests that a single baiting cycle and bait installed in response to a single active monitoring device were sufficient to eliminate the majority of colonies. Although termites temporarily abandoned stations after depleting bait, workers resumed feeding when baits were replenished. Colonies that consumed large amounts of bait before elimination foraged into multiple stations, thus allowing adequate amounts of bait to sustain feeding. The time to eliminate termite colonies with bait replenished quarterly was similar to that previously reported for laminated cellulose bait replenished monthly. Our data support the conclusion that extending the bait replenishment interval from monthly to quarterly for bait tubes with refined cellulose containing 0.5% noviflumuron did not adversely impact colony elimination.

© 2012 Entomological Society of America
J. E. Eger, M. D. Lees, P. A. Neese, T. H. Atkinson, E. M. Thoms, M. T. Messenger, J. J. Demark, L.-C. Lee, E. L. Vargo, and M. P. Tolley "Elimination of Subterranean Termite (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) Colonies using a Refined Cellulose Bait Matrix Containing Noviflumuron When Monitored and Replenished Quarterly," Journal of Economic Entomology 105(2), 533-539, (1 April 2012). https://doi.org/10.1603/EC11027
Received: 25 January 2011; Accepted: 31 January 2012; Published: 1 April 2012
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KEYWORDS
colony elimination
noviflumuron bait
subterranean termite
termite baiting
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