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Naphthalenic Compounds as Termite Bait Toxicants

Patent Status:

Patent Number: 6,691,453
Date Issued: February 17, 2004

Technology Description:

Termite damage in the United States is now estimated to be in excess of one billion dollars a year. Termites can potentially affect all wooden or wood-containing structures. However, low toxicity baits that utilize growth regulators have shown success in reducing damage caused by subterranean termites.

This invention describes a bait composition and methods for the effective control of termite populations. In particular, this invention describes a mixture that can be used as a bait and attractant for termites that comprises of cellulose, naphthalenic compounds, water and potentially other termite-preferred nutrients. Additionally, methods of monitoring the presence of termites using such mixture and methods of controlling termites using such mixture to deliver termite toxins are also provided.

Potential Commercial Uses:

This termite control is effective and reduces the need for pesticides which are environmentally harmful.

Licensees and/or cooperators are being sought for this technology.  

Inventor/Project Leader:

Frederick Green
U.S.D.A. Forest Service
Forest Products Laboratory
One Gifford Pinchot Drive
Madison, WI  53726-2398
Phone: (608) 231-9305
FAX: (608) 231-9592
fgreen@fs.fed.us

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