UCR scientists boost termite control to 95% using pine scent to lure pests to insecticide
Scientists at UC Riverside have boosted termite control effectiveness from 70% to over 95% by adding a natural pine scent to insecticide. The method uses pinene, a compound released by forest trees, to lure western drywood termites toward treated wood instead of relying on random contact. In lab tests, the approach significantly increased mortality rates … Weiterlesen …