Determination of feeding preference of Formosan subterranean termite (Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki) for some amino acid additives

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-1996

Abstract

A choice feeding lest using 21 amino acids was conducted to determine the feeding preference of Formosan subterranean termite, Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki, in the laboratory. Significantly more filter paper treated with D-aspartic acid or L-glutamic acid was consumed by Formosan subterranean termites than was control filter paper treated with water. In two-choice feeding tests, termites consumed significantly more filter paper treated with D-aspartic acid or L-aspartic acid than paper treated with water. Adding L-proline, L-lysine, or L-isoleucine to filter paper significantly increased consumption compared with control filter paper in no- choice tests. The use of amino acid additives in termite baits is briefly discussed.

Publication Source (Journal or Book title)

Journal of Chemical Ecology

First Page

2359

Last Page

2369

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