A new technology concept developed by Purdue University could provide pest management companies an effective way to control termites and prevent damage, according to a news release from the university. The technology works by targeting the termite’s resistance genes that help the insect fight off a known fungus that can effectively eliminate termites, Purdue said. […]
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