Journal article
Laboratory and Field Evaluation of Granite Aggregate as a Physical Barrier Against Subterranean Termites of the Genus Coptotermes spp. (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae)
Sociobiology, Vol.42(1), pp.129-149
2003
Abstract
The commercialization of a physical termite barrier using basaltic screenings in Hawaii has led to a reappraisal of physical barriers for termite control elsewhere. We briefly outline physical barriers involving the use of sand and crushed stone currently in use around the world and then describe laboratory and field tests undertaken in Australia to evaluate granite aggregate as a potential physical barrier against subterranean termites, in particular, termites of the genus Coptotermes. A granite aggregate has been accredited as a termite physical barrier in Australia and marketed under the trade name 'Granitgard'.
Details
- Title
- Laboratory and Field Evaluation of Granite Aggregate as a Physical Barrier Against Subterranean Termites of the Genus Coptotermes spp. (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae)
- Authors
- John R J French (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health and EducationB M Ahmed (Shiday) (Author) - University of MelbourneA Trajstman (Author) - CSIRO
- Publication details
- Sociobiology, Vol.42(1), pp.129-149
- Publisher
- California State University, Chico, Department of Biological Sciences
- Date published
- 2003
- ISSN
- 0361-6525
- Copyright note
- Copyright © 2003 The Authors. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License.
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99449805202621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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