Detection and monitoring techniques of termites in buildings: A review

IF 4.1 2区 环境科学与生态学 Q2 BIOTECHNOLOGY & APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
Babar Hassan , Muhammad Achirul Nanda
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Abstract

Termites are significant pests in many regions of the world, where they attack cellulose-based material in buildings, trees, and crops. The most significant economic losses occur to timber in structures, and a great deal of effort and money is spent to prevent damage to homes and public buildings. Termites may attack wood anywhere in a building, from below soil to the highest point on the roof. Detection of termites is often challenging due to the cryptic nature of termites, the complexity of the structure, the location of damage or termites in the structure, and available techniques. Several methods have been employed to detect and monitor the presence of termites in buildings, from simple visual searches to technology-based or technology-assisted approaches that vary in their invasiveness and destructiveness. This review examines the various techniques used to detect drywood and subterranean termites, explains the underlying termite biology connected with each detection method, and considers the benefits and drawbacks of each technique discussed. This will hopefully help professional pest inspectors and property owners select suitable termite detection methods. This review also highlights the need for continued research to develop and evaluate detection strategies and tools that may be utilized before implementing any termite control measures.

建筑物中白蚁的探测和监测技术:综述
白蚁是世界上许多地区的重要害虫,它们侵袭建筑物、树木和农作物中的纤维素材料。最严重的经济损失发生在建筑物的木材上,人们花费了大量的精力和金钱来防止房屋和公共建筑受到损害。白蚁可能攻击建筑物中的任何地方,从土壤下面到屋顶的最高点。由于白蚁的隐蔽性、结构的复杂性、损坏或白蚁在结构中的位置以及可用的技术,白蚁的检测通常具有挑战性。人们已经采用了多种方法来检测和监控建筑物中白蚁的存在,从简单的目视搜索到基于技术或技术辅助的方法,这些方法的侵入性和破坏性各不相同。本综述探讨了用于检测干材白蚁和地下白蚁的各种技术,解释了与每种检测方法相关的白蚁生物学基础,并考虑了所讨论的每种技术的优点和缺点。希望这能帮助专业虫害检查员和业主选择合适的白蚁检测方法。本综述还强调了继续研究开发和评估检测策略和工具的必要性,这些策略和工具在实施任何白蚁控制措施之前都可以使用。
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CiteScore
9.60
自引率
10.40%
发文量
107
审稿时长
21 days
期刊介绍: International Biodeterioration and Biodegradation publishes original research papers and reviews on the biological causes of deterioration or degradation.
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