ScienceDaily (July 6, 2011) — One of the peskiest household pests, while disastrous to homes, could prove to be a boon for cars, according to a Purdue University study.
Showing posts with label Termite. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Termite. Show all posts
Termites' Digestive System Could Act as Biofuel Refinery
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Abi Za
on Tuesday, July 26, 2011
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Pets News,
Science News,
Termite
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UF review suggests new approaches needed if biological control of termites to succeed
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Termite Control
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — It sounds like a pest control technician’s dream come true — eradicating hard-to-reach underground termite colonies by introducing small quantities of a pathogen or parasite, a practice called biological control.
But after 50 years of research, scientists have yet to deliver a successful method. Researchers’ efforts have been hindered by flawed experiments and lack of field testing, according to experts with the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences.