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Historical Landscape Interactions And Patterns Of Invasion By Subterranean Termites Isoptera Reticulitermes In Subdivisions Of Different Ages
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Book Synopsis Historical Landscape Interactions and Patterns of Invasion by Subterranean Termites (Isoptera: Reticulitermes) in Subdivisions of Different Ages by : Paul Steven Botch
Download or read book Historical Landscape Interactions and Patterns of Invasion by Subterranean Termites (Isoptera: Reticulitermes) in Subdivisions of Different Ages written by Paul Steven Botch and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The subterranean termite genus Reticulitermes includes some of the most economically destructive termites in the United States, where it is estimated that costs associated with prevention and control may reach $11 billion annually. Despite their economic importance, there are large gaps in our understanding of subterranean termite ecology, due to their cryptic nature and the inherent difficulties of studying subterranean activity. In Missouri, subterranean termite communities differ between undeveloped forested and urban landscapes. Reticulitermes hageni Banks occurs in greater proportions than other subterranean termite species in forested landscapes, while Reticulitermes flavipes (Kollar) occurs in greater proportions than other subterranean termite species in urban landscapes. Thus, it appears that subterranean termite communities change as landscapes are converted from undeveloped to urban. It is not known, however, when Reticulitermes communities change in response to urbanization, or how termite populations invade subdivisions in an altered urban landscape. It is possible that resident subterranean termite populations are eliminated when soils are graded to prepare subdivision sites for construction. It also seems likely that colonies may respond to changing moisture and temperature regimes, or new biotic associations that accompany anthropogenic disturbances and altered landscapes. The purpose of this research is to examine how landscape factors are associated with subterranean termite communities and patterns of invasion as subdivisions are constructed and age over time. Subterranean termites were collected from 25 areas in Columbia, Missouri that were classified along a gradient of urbanization to include 1) undeveloped landscapes; 2) anthropogenically disturbed landscapes; 3) 10-year-old subdivisions; and 4) 20-year-old subdivisions. Subterranean termite communities were assessed by identifying species using PCR-based restriction fragment length polymorphisms (PCR-RFLP). Because secondary reproductive termites can differentiate as colonies mature and age, microsatellite DNA was used to compare breeding structure of colonies from different aged subdivisions to determine whether there is a relationship between colony maturity and the age of subdivisions. Patterns of subterranean termite invasion in subdivisions were further evaluated by examining homes for evidence of termite treatment. The interaction between landscape features and subterranean termite activity was assessed using GIS software. Relative proportions of Reticulitermes spp. in communities occurring in forest landscapes and urban areas are similar to previous reports for the State of Missouri. Termite communities appear to be eliminated in the landscape when undeveloped landscapes are disturbed by subdivision site preparation, although remnant colonies can persist in areas that are not disturbed. Reticulitermes flavipes appears to invade subdivisions quickly regardless of historical landscape; however, R. hageni invasions generally become more common as subdivisions age and forest area increases. Reticulitermes colonies in undeveloped forests are more inbred and likely have more secondary reproductive than colonies in urban subdivisions. Therefore, colonies in forests probably tend to be older than colonies in subdivisions, which may have resulted from recent invasions. Infestation frequencies are lower in historically agricultural subdivisions than historically forested subdivisions at year 10, but frequencies are almost equal by year 20. Infestation frequencies in historically agricultural subdivisions appear to catch up to frequencies in historically forested subdivisions over time, and this is likely correlated with an increase in forest land cover as subdivisions age.
Download or read book Subterranean Termites written by and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Spatio-temporal Patterns of Foraging Activity in Subterranean Termites of the Genus Reticulitermes (Isoptera:Rhinotermitidae), with Laboratory Observations of Tunneling Behavior in Reticulitermes Flavipes (Kollar) by : Richard M. Houseman
Download or read book Spatio-temporal Patterns of Foraging Activity in Subterranean Termites of the Genus Reticulitermes (Isoptera:Rhinotermitidae), with Laboratory Observations of Tunneling Behavior in Reticulitermes Flavipes (Kollar) written by Richard M. Houseman and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Termites: Evolution, Sociality, Symbioses, Ecology by : Y. Abe
Download or read book Termites: Evolution, Sociality, Symbioses, Ecology written by Y. Abe and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-11-14 with total page 469 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book is a new compendium in which leading termite scientists review the advances of the last 30 years in our understanding of phylogeny, fossil records, relationships with cockroaches, social evolution, nesting, behaviour, mutualisms with archaea, protists, bacteria and fungi, nutrition, energy metabolism,population and community ecology, soil conditioning, greenhouse gas production and pest status.
Book Synopsis Genetic and Social Structure of the Western Subterranean Termite, Reticulitermes Hesperus (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) by : Kirsten Anne Copren
Download or read book Genetic and Social Structure of the Western Subterranean Termite, Reticulitermes Hesperus (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) written by Kirsten Anne Copren and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Comparing the Diversity, Geographic Distribution, and Intraspecific Variation of Subterranean Termites (Reticulitermes: Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) Occuring in Woodlands and Urban Environments of Missouri Using Morphology and 16s MtDNA by : Olga Patricia Pinzon Florian
Download or read book Comparing the Diversity, Geographic Distribution, and Intraspecific Variation of Subterranean Termites (Reticulitermes: Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) Occuring in Woodlands and Urban Environments of Missouri Using Morphology and 16s MtDNA written by Olga Patricia Pinzon Florian and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Subterranean termite species in the genus Reticulitermes are ecologically and economically important in the United States. At least six species of the genus Reticulitermes are native from North American forests where they feed on cellulose materials. In urban environments they feed upon dead wood, and therefore infest and destroy man-made wooden structures. Missouri is considered to have a moderate risk for termite infestations when compared with the states of the southeast part of the country. Despite their ecological and economic importance, Missouri's subterranean termite faunal composition and geographic distribution is not well known. Diversity, geographic distribution, and genetic variability of Reticulitermes species within Missouri were studied from approximately 600 samples of termite colonies collected during 2004 and 2005 in nine conservation areas, nine cities located near these conservation areas, and from home infestations occurring at many different locations within the state. Reticulitermes flavipes (Kollar), Reticulitermes virginicus (Banks), Reticulitermes tibialis Banks and Reticulitermes hageni Banks were found occurring in Missouri. Reticulitermes flavipes and R. hageni were the most abundant species. Reticulitermes flavipes was found to be more abundant in urban environments and home infestations than in woodlands. Reticulitermes hageni also occurs throughout the state but was found to be more abundant in woodlands than in urban environments. This study updated the inventory of Reticulitermes species occurring within the state, provided new records of occurrence of the species in geographical locations not known before, and provided a comprehensive morphometric study of soldiers of Reticulitermes species occurring in both urban and woodlands of Missouri. Ecological studies as well as integrated management may benefit from the information provided in this study.
Book Synopsis Chemically Mediated Behavior of the Western Subterranean Termite, Reticulitermes Hesperus Banks (Isoptera, Rhinotermitidae) by : Jack Kenneth Grace
Download or read book Chemically Mediated Behavior of the Western Subterranean Termite, Reticulitermes Hesperus Banks (Isoptera, Rhinotermitidae) written by Jack Kenneth Grace and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Behavior of the Eastern Subterranean Termite, Reticulitermes Flavipes (Kollar), with Notes on Other Species by : Richard V. Smythe
Download or read book The Behavior of the Eastern Subterranean Termite, Reticulitermes Flavipes (Kollar), with Notes on Other Species written by Richard V. Smythe and published by . This book was released on 1966 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Molecular Ecology by : Abdul Hafiz Ab Majid
Download or read book Molecular Ecology written by Abdul Hafiz Ab Majid and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Evaluation of Arrestment and Attraction of the Western Subterranean Termite, Reticulitermes Hesperus Banks (Isoptera) : Rhinotermitidae) to Selected Cellulosic by : Steven Bradley Suoja
Download or read book Evaluation of Arrestment and Attraction of the Western Subterranean Termite, Reticulitermes Hesperus Banks (Isoptera) : Rhinotermitidae) to Selected Cellulosic written by Steven Bradley Suoja and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis A Study of the Dispersal Flight in the Subterranean Termites, Reticulitermes Spp. (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) in Northeast Georgia, with Emphasis on Environmental Factors Regulating the Flight by : William A. Said
Download or read book A Study of the Dispersal Flight in the Subterranean Termites, Reticulitermes Spp. (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) in Northeast Georgia, with Emphasis on Environmental Factors Regulating the Flight written by William A. Said and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Genetic Variation in the Eastern Subterranean Termite Reticulitermes Flavipes (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) by : Lucille H. Benavides
Download or read book Genetic Variation in the Eastern Subterranean Termite Reticulitermes Flavipes (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) written by Lucille H. Benavides and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The eastern subterranean termite, Reticulitermes flavipes, is the most widely dispersed termite in North America. The genus Reticulitermes spp. is responsible for 80% of total termite damage caused to urban structures each year. Little is known about the genetic structure of termites, particularly at the colony level. Evidence for what genetically defines a termite colony is a hotly debated topic in current literature due to the implications such findings would have regarding current lawsuits against pest control operations. Information on termite genetic structure is sparse. In this study, the genetic variation and gene flow among Texas populations of R. flavipes at the statewide level and city level was examined. A 324-337 base pairs segment of the mtDNA, AT-rich region was a polymerase chain reaction amplified from 104 different termite specimens from 12 Texas cities. The DNA extracts were then subjected to PCR amplification using specific primers and it was then sequenced. Using the sequence data and appropriate statistical measures it was found that, at the statewide level, nucleotide and haplotypic diversity is low. Gene flow was found to be low on a statewide basis. At the city level nucleotide and haplotypic diversity was high. The findings of this study provide insights into termite genetic structure.
Book Synopsis Eastern Subterranean Termite (Isoptera: Reticulitermes Flavipes (Kollar)) Entering Into Buildings and Effects on Thermal Properties of Building Materials by : Cynthia L. Tucker
Download or read book Eastern Subterranean Termite (Isoptera: Reticulitermes Flavipes (Kollar)) Entering Into Buildings and Effects on Thermal Properties of Building Materials written by Cynthia L. Tucker and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ABSTRACT: Reticulitermes flavipes (Kollar), were introduced to the top of an arena with a divider of various crack widths. Termites were not able to pass through cracks [less than or equal to]610 microns, and feed on the bottom of the arena. The minimum crack width permitting termites to pass was 711 microns for workers and larvae or 813 microns for soldiers. The percentage of termites passing through a crack increased as crack width increased from 711 to 5000 microns. For 5000 micron cracks that did not restrict access to the bottom filter paper about 74% of the termites passed through and consumed ~40 mg filter paper. As crack size decreased to 711 microns only 35% of termites passed through, however, consumption of filter paper on the bottom (~38 mg) did not significantly decrease. This suggests that any crack [less than or equal to]711 microns would not limit termite damage in a structure. Head capsule dimensions (length, width, and depth) were measured for termites passing through various crack widths. As crack width increased, the maximum head capsule dimension of termites that passed through the crack also increased linearly. Depth of head capsule was best correlated with crack width that allowed termites to pass through it. Termites often use plumbing penetrations of concrete slabs to enter a structure.
Download or read book Bibliography of Agriculture written by and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 1960 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Subterranean Termite Biology in Relation to Prevention and Removal of Structural Infestation by : Barbara L. Thorne
Download or read book Subterranean Termite Biology in Relation to Prevention and Removal of Structural Infestation written by Barbara L. Thorne and published by . This book was released on with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Feeding and Agonistic Behavior of Two Native Subterranean Termites, Reticulitermes Flavipes Kollar and Reticulitermes Virginicus (Banks) (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) from Upstate South Carolina by : Idham Sakti Harahap
Download or read book Feeding and Agonistic Behavior of Two Native Subterranean Termites, Reticulitermes Flavipes Kollar and Reticulitermes Virginicus (Banks) (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) from Upstate South Carolina written by Idham Sakti Harahap and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Community Structure and Assemblage Interaction Among the Symbiotic Flagellates of Subterranean Termites in the Genus Reticulitermes (Holmgren) by : Tamara Jo Cook
Download or read book Community Structure and Assemblage Interaction Among the Symbiotic Flagellates of Subterranean Termites in the Genus Reticulitermes (Holmgren) written by Tamara Jo Cook and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 604 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
