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1999-11

Elimination of Subterranean Termite Populations from the Statue of Liberty (1999-11)

On September 22, 2008 By

Infestation by the eastern subterranean termite, Reticulitermes flavipes (Kollar), was found throughout the two ground floors of the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty National Monument.

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2002-21

Control of Formosan Subterranean Termite Infestations Using Baits Containing an Insect Growth Regulator (2002-21)

On September 22, 2008 By

Baits containing an insect growth regulator, hexaflumuron, were used in the historic Presbytere and the Creole House of the Cabildo, in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana, to control infestations of the Formosan subterranean termite, Coptotermes Formosanus Shiraki.

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2002-09

Park Science: New Termite Baiting Technologies for the Preservation of Cultural Resources (2002-09)

On September 22, 2008 By

Termites are a significant structural pest in the United States, costing the public nearly $1.5 billion in damage each year.

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Crawlspace in southwest corner - Exothermic action caused by drying is masking activity.

Thermal Imaging Puts Termites in the Red

On April 19, 2007 By

Recent advances in infrared technology, including the development of inexpensive infrared cameras, have led to the development of exciting new applications.

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