ISHS Acta Horticulturae 496: International Symposium on Urban Tree Health
EXTERMINATION OF THE TERMITE RETICULITERMES SANTONENSIS IN PARIS TREES USING A NEW BAIT STATION SYSTEM |
| Authors: | J.L. Clement, G. Burban, C. Lohou, J.L. Leca, M. Jequel |
| Keywords: | Termites, Reticulitermes, Urban trees, Hexaflumuron |
| Abstract:
Underground termites of the Reticulitermes genus are found in buildings in several urban areas in France. Recently these insects have begun to attack trees in Paris. This paper describes a joint effort to control this problem by the Paris City Council, the CNRS, and the DowElanco Company. A technique was successfully developed and used to exterminate termites and protect urban trees which constitute a precious part of the Parisian heritage. The technique is completely safe for the population and the environment. | |
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