Inventors:
Gregg Henderson - St. Gabriel LA
Jian Chen - Baton Rouge LA
Roger A. Laine - Baton Rouge LA
Assignee:
Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College - Baton Rouge LA
International Classification:
A01N 2532
US Classification:
424406, 424 84, 424 935, 424405, 424410, 424413, 424418, 424DIG 11, 514171, 514529, 514533, 514561, 514762, 514763, 514764, 514765, 514766, 514690, 514691, 514692, 514729
Abstract:
Significant concentrations of naphthalene were detected in carton nests of Formosan subterranean termites, Shiraki, collected from Florida, Hawaii, and Louisiana. This is the first report of naphthalene being associated with termites or any other insects. Naphthalene and other compounds associated with termite carton nests may be used to increase termite bait acceptance. New attractant molecules include 2-phenoxyethanol. New feeding stimulants include ergosterol. A list of volatile compounds associated with termite nests is presented, compounds that may be used to detect termite nests.