
Termite Infestations on Boats – A Significant Mechanism for Global Dispersal
Could privately owned boats be a contributing factor in termite dispersal across the globe?

Could privately owned boats be a contributing factor in termite dispersal across the globe?

Agserv is a product supplier that equips termite professionals with everything they need to perform inspections and treatments.

Josh Turner, owner and operator of Turner Pest Control, South Australia, shares his experience of using Termatrac devices.

Professor Chow-Yang Lee from the University of California, Riverside, outlines the impact of termite baiting in Southeast Asia.

A team of Spanish researchers have successfully conducted an area-wide elimination of termites, as outlined in their research paper published in the Journal of Economic Entomology.

Dr Partho Dhang shares his experience of the 2024 Pacific Rim Termite Research Group Conference that took place in Manila in March.

Termite expert and director of ATP Research Scott Kleinschmidt explores the issue of timber susceptibility to termites, explaining why some species of timber are more prone to attack than others.

Dr Thomas Chouvenc, Associate Professor at the Ft Lauderdale Research and Education Center of the University of Florida, explores the life cycle of a termite colony, which in some cases can span many decades.

In termite management work, documentation will often refer to ‘best practice’ methods. James Wallace, Manager at Wymark Insurance Brokers explains what this really means.

Successful termite management means being skilled in non-invasive control methods, such as dusting and baiting, as well as more traditional methods.

Achieving maximum success with termite baits comes down to accurate placement and professional installation.

Dr Theodore Evans, Associate Professor at the University of Western Australia in Perth, explores termite nest structure, location, development, mobility and foraging behaviour and how this impacts the choice of termite treatment.