Termite Research

Research from Taiwan shows that hybrid colonies of Coptotermes gestroi and Coptotermes formosanus termites have successfully established in the field. Dr Phil Ridley discusses the implications of a potential ‘super termite’ hybrid.

To what extent is the methane produced by termites contributing to climate change?

Dr Thomas Chouvenc from the University of Florida has undertaken interesting research into the origins of termite colonies. 

Dr Theodore Evans, Associate Professor at the University of Western Australia in Perth, outlines the potential geographic growth for invasive termites and the subsequent impact on the wider environment.

Dr Partho Dhang, Urban Entomologist in Makati City in the Philippines, explores the impact of climate change on subterranean termites.

Although a species rarely encountered by Australian pest managers, the West Indian drywood termite is an invasive species that pest managers should be well informed about.