Bioactive compounds to prevent insect degradation of wood

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

4-2-2008

Abstract

The deterioration of wood by xylophagous insects has a large economic impact in countries where wood is used as a major structural material. Among the insects, subterranean termites are by far the most destructive. Formosan subterranean termites consume even creosoted telephone poles and salt water dams. Increasing the visibility of possible termite entry points into a home through proper construction and landscaping modifications can reduce the damage caused by this insect. Using various wood insecticidal treatments, nonrepellent termiticides and baits can be effective, but information on termite biology is necessary to make these treatments even more efficient. If wood is to remain as a choice building material, the management of subterranean termites must be readily achievable and cost effective. Knowledge of termite behavior on wood treated with various active compounds will aid in our understanding of these interactions. © 2008 American Chemical Society.

Publication Source (Journal or Book title)

ACS Symposium Series

First Page

241

Last Page

255

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