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Drywood termite colony. PHOTO: DONG-HWAN CHOE/UCR

A new tool for Drywood Termites: How bistrifluron blocks exoskeleton formation

Published on October 31, 2025

Localized, or spot, treatments for drywood termites (Incisitermes minor) have become an increasingly popular alternative to whole-structure fumigation. One promising...

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UC Riverside study: Chemical blocks drywood termite exoskeleton formation

Published on May 8, 2025

By Joey Ciccolini

New research from the Riverside branch of the University of California (UC Riverside) finds that a chemical can prevent Drywood...

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Western drywoods love pinene scent, study says

Published on June 3, 2024

By Heather Gooch

Without pinene, there was about 70 percent mortality. With pinene, there was more than 95 percent mortality.

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Treating for drywood termites

Published on July 20, 2021

By Dr. Reid Ipser

Do not be fooled into thinking things like how a western drywood termite (Incisitermes minor) would never exist in New...

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Look for signs of drywood termites

Published on July 14, 2020

By Dale Dubberly

Sometimes swarming ants are confused with drywood termites, but the differences can be easily recognized by pest management professionals.

West Indian drywood termites. PHOTO: NPMA

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American Pest Control spots drywood termites rare to northeast Georgia

Published on November 14, 2019

By Ellen Kriz

When technician Andy Deutsch spotted a drywood termite in the Five Points area of Athens, Ga., he knew he had...

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Use silica dust for drywood termite prevention

Published on June 28, 2017

By Dr. Cisse Spragins

Drywood termites commonly enter structures through attic or foundation vents, or under eaves or shingles. Unlike subterranean termites, they don’t...

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Syngenta adds drywoods to Altriset label

Published on March 24, 2016

By PMP Staff

Altriset termiticide from Syngenta Professional Pest Management (PPM) is now labeled for control of drywood termites, in addition to Eastern...

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Tips & Tricks: Treatment Options for Drywood Termites

Published on November 10, 2015

By Dr. Reid Ipser

Drywood termites usually are found in the humid coastal and subtropical regions of the U.S. But several species are found...

Save time and money by correctly performing an inspection for drywood termites.

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Callback Cures: Three Tips for Improved Drywood Inspections

Published on October 29, 2015

By Dr. Bennett Jordan

Your ability to correctly perform an inspection for drywood termites (Cryptotermes and Incisitermes spp.) can save you time and a...

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Most Wanted: Drywood Termites

Published on March 5, 2015

By Dr. Stuart Mitchell

Drywood termites (Kalotermitidae) have committed offenses through insidiously cryptic infestations. Attacks cause significant cellulose consumption, which causes structural and wood...

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McCall, Rivers Pest donate drywood fumigation service

Published on February 20, 2015

By PMP Staff

JACKSONVILLE, FL—Two Jacksonville pest management companies donated their expertise to help eradicate destructive drywood termites from a pair of homes...

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