Title of article :
Preliminary Field Efficacy of Imidacloprid on Globitermes Sulphureus (Isoptera: Termitidae) (Subterranean Termite) in Penang
Author/Authors :
Ab. Majid, Abdul Hafiz Universiti Sains Malaysia - School of Biological Sciences - Medical Entomology Laboratory, Vector Control Research Unit, Malaysia , Ahmad, Abu Hassan Universiti Sains Malaysia - School of Biological Sciences - Medical Entomology Laboratory, Vector Control Research Unit, Malaysia , Rashid, M Z A Bayer Crop Science (M) Sdn., Malaysia , Md. Rawi, Che Salmah Universiti Sains Malaysia - School of Biological Sciences - Medical Entomology Laboratory, Vector Control Research Unit, Malaysia
Abstract :
Population estimation of Globitermes sulphureus (Isoptera: Termitidae), foraging activity and control by using a slow acting termiticide, Premise® 200SC containing 18.3% w/w imidacloprid was studied. Six underground monitoring stations were established in this site in Sungai Pinang, Balik Pulau, Penang, Malaysia. The termite population was estimated to be 3.38 x 105, by the Lincoln Index and the feeding territory was 96 m2. Premise® 200SC was applied by rodding at the ratio 1:400 of Premise® 200SC and water at 5 liters solution per hole of 45 cm apart. From this external treatment study, Premise® 200SC caused the termite activity to cease about six weeks after the treatment. Termite activity was not detected either indoor or outdoor until this report is published.
Keywords :
Globitermes sulphureus , Imidacloprid , Slow Acting Termiticide
Journal title :
Tropical Life Sciences Research
Journal title :
Tropical Life Sciences Research
