Biological alternatives for termite control: A review |
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| Authors: | Monica Verma Satyawati Sharma Rajendra Prasad |
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| Institution: | 1. Institute of Ecology and Environmental Sciences (UMR 242 iEES Paris), Institute of Research for Development (IRD), 32 av. H. Varagnat, 93143 Bondy, France;2. Indo-French Cell for Water Science (IFCWS), Indian Institute of Science, 560 012 Bangalore, Karnataka, India;3. Institute of Wood Science and Technology, Malleswaram, 560 003 Bangalore, Karnataka, India;1. Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria;2. Department of Forest Resources Management, University of Ibadan, Nigeria;3. Department of Pharmacognosy, University of Ibadan, Nigeria;1. Phytochemistry Division, CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow 226 001, India;2. Plant Protection Division, KVK-Indian Institute of Sugarcane Research, Lucknow 226002, India;1. Department of Paper, Wood Technology and Sciences, College of Natural Resources, University of Zabol, Zabol, Iran;2. Wood Science and Technology Department, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University, Tehran, Iran;1. Institute of Ecology and Environmental Sciences (UMR 242 iEES Paris), Institute of Research for Development (IRD), 32 Av. H. Varagnat, 93143 Bondy, France;2. Indo-French Cell for Water Science (IFCWS), Indian Institute of Science, 560 012 Bangalore, Karnataka, India;3. Laboratoire d''Océanographie et du Climat: Expérimentations et Approches Numériques (UMR 7159 LOCEAN), Institute of Research for Development (IRD), 32 Av. H. Varagnat, 93143 Bondy, France;4. Institute of Wood Science and Technology, Malleswaram, 560 003 Bangalore, Karnataka, India;1. Departamento de Engenharia Agronômica, and Departamento de Ecologia, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe 49100-000, Brazil;2. Departamento de Entomologia, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa, Minas Gerais 36570-900, Brazil |
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| Abstract: | Termites are a serious menace to both plants and structures. They are the most problematic pest threatening agriculture and the urban environment. They cause significant losses to annual and perennial crops and damage to wooden components in buildings, especially in the semi-arid and sub-humid tropics. Chemical control has been a successful method of preventing termite attack, but the effects of these chemicals are of concern as they create problems for our health and the environment. Biological methods could be suitable alternatives in this regard. The present paper reviews the various methods (physical, chemical, and biological) for termite control. Recent advances and past research done on termite control emphasizing biological methods are reviewed. Biological methods described include botanicals (essential oil, seed, bark, leaf, fruit, root, wood, resin), as well as fungal, bacterial, and nematode approaches. The relationship between chemical structure of active components responsible for termite control and termiticidal activity is discussed. The plants reviewed show good insecticidal properties against termites. These botanicals can be used for termite control singly and in combination. The active component from biomass can be extracted to prepare efficacious and potent biocidal formulations. |
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