Termite Research
HOW DO TERMITES MOULT?
Moulting is the trigger for activating chitin synthesis inhibitor baits. But what do we know about the moulting process itself?
POTENTIAL GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION OF INVASIVE TERMITE SPECIES
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.
THE IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON THE BIO-ECOLOGY OF SUBTERRANEAN TERMITES
Dr Partho Dhang, Urban Entomologist in Makati City in the Philippines, explores the impact of climate change on subterranean termites.
DRYWOOD 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.
TERMITE TUNNELLING AND THE DIVISION OF LABOUR
In some social insect species, the amount of work performed by each member can vary greatly. Is the same true of termites when it comes to tunnel building?
SOLVED: THE MYSTERY OF JAPAN’S ALL-FEMALE COLONIES
Researchers from The University of Sydney have uncovered the origins of the recently discovered female termite colonies in Japan.
BEE GLUE – A POTENTIAL TERMITICIDE?
The resinous substances gathered by bees is the latest natural compound to exhibit promising termiticidal properties.
TERMITE PARTNER SELECTION
We know that termites pair up during swarming events, but what makes a termite chose one partner over another? Steve Broadbent, Regional Director for Ensystex, reviews the research.
DOMINANCE HIERARCHY IDENTIFIED IN TERMITES FROM CHINA
A year-long study has indicated that termites from China ‘smell’ other species in their environment and modify their behaviour accordingly.
TERMITE FORAGING BEHAVIOUR
The latest research into termite foraging behaviour looks into the role of the soldier and worker castes and answers questions about preferential food sources.
EVOLUTION OF TERMITE PESTS IN CITIES IN ASIA AND AUSTRALIA
Dr Theodore Evans, Associate Professor at the University of Western Australia in Perth, shares an insightful overview of how today’s pest termite species came to dominate the urban environment.
