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J Econ Entomol

Title:		"Feeding response of subterranean termites Coptotermes curvignathus and Coptotermes gestroi (Blattodea: Rhinotermitidae) to baits supplemented with sugars, amino acids, and cassava"
Author(s):		Castillo VP; Sajap AS; Sahri MH;
Address:		"Faculty of Forestry, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia"
Journal Title:		J Econ Entomol
Year:		2013
Volume:		106
Issue:		4
Page Number:		1794 - 1801
DOI:		10.1603/ec12301
ISSN/ISBN:		0022-0493 (Print) 0022-0493 (Linking)
Abstract:		"Feeding responses of subterranean termites Coptotermes curvignathus (Holmgren) and Coptotermes gestroi (Wasmann) (Blattodea: Rhinotermitidae) to bait matrices supplemented with various sugars, amino acids, and cassava were evaluated both in the laboratory and field. The results indicated that the two termite species consumed significantly different amount of filter papers that had been treated with various types and concentrations of sugars and amino acids. Based on consumption and survival data, filter papers with 3% glucose and 3% xylose were among the most consumed by C. curvignathus and C. gestroi, respectively. Both termite species consumed more of the filter papers treated with 3% casein than filter papers treated with L-alanine. Both species had a comparable survival rate compared with those in the controls. Results from laboratory and field trials on bait prototypes indicated that C. gestroi consumed more bait prototypes containing cellulose, 3% xylose, 3% casein, and cassava, whereas C curvignathus consumed more bait prototype containing cellulose, 3% glucose, and cassava, than on pure crystalline cellulose baits. Thus, with an improved and cost-effective bait formulation, a much wider control of subterranean termite colonies could be achieved"
Keywords:		Amino Acids/administration & dosage Animals Carbohydrates/administration & dosage Dietary Supplements/*analysis Feeding Behavior Insect Control/instrumentation/*methods Isoptera/*physiology Manihot/chemistry Pheromones/administration & dosage Plant Extrac;
Notes:		"MedlineCastillo, Venite Pesigan Sajap, Ahmad Said Sahri, Mohd Hamami eng Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't England 2013/09/12 J Econ Entomol. 2013 Aug; 106(4):1794-801. doi: 10.1603/ec12301"