termite
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"This chemical is more environmentally friendly than ones traditionally used for drywood termite infestations," said Nicholas Poulos, corresponding author of the paper and a doctoral student in UCR's Department of Entomology.
From Science Daily • May 9, 2026
The reason the chemical is so targeted comes down to the termite body plan.
From Science Daily • May 9, 2026
In this method, pest control workers drill into infested wood, reach the termite "gallery" or hiding area, and inject insecticide directly inside.
From Science Daily • Apr. 20, 2026
Its unusual body structure highlights just how diverse termite species can be and points to how many organisms in tropical environments remain undocumented.
From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026
Deprived of antennae, any termite can become a group termite if touched frequently enough by the others.
From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas
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