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Pinene

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science-and-technology1 year ago

"Scientists Develop Eco-Friendly Method with 95% Success Rate to Eliminate Termites"

UC Riverside scientists have developed a new termite control method using pinene to attract termites to insecticide-treated areas, achieving over 95% effectiveness. This non-toxic and cost-effective approach offers a sustainable alternative to traditional fumigation, reducing the reliance on harmful chemicals and providing longer-lasting protection against termite infestations.

scienceenvironment1 year ago

"Natural Compound Revolutionizes Eco-Friendly Termite Control"

UC Riverside scientists have developed a nontoxic and cost-effective termite control method using pinene, a chemical from forest trees, to attract termites to insecticide-injected wood. This approach significantly increases termite mortality rates and offers a greener alternative to traditional fumigation, which is expensive and environmentally harmful.