Open AccessReticulitermes urbis in Bagnacavallo (Ravenna, Northern Italy): a 15-year experience in termite control
Author(s) -
Roberto Ferrari,
Silvia Ghesini,
Mario Marini
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
journal of entomological and acarological research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.335
H-Index - 6
eISSN - 2279-7084
pISSN - 2038-324X
DOI - 10.4081/jear.2011.287
Subject(s) - ravenna , infestation , biology , ecology , horticulture , history , ancient history
We relate and discuss the application of a monitoring-baiting program with the IGR hexaflumuron to termite control in Bagnacavallo (Ravenna, Northern Italy), where a massive Reticulitermes urbis infestation existed in the old town. Termite control was carried out in different zones over a period of 15 years, starting from the centre of the infested area and extending towards the peripheral areas. The treatment succeeded in eliminating termites from Bagnacavallo old town, using a total of 63 g of hexaflumuron