New Chemical Kills 95% of Termites and Can’t Harm Humans

New Chemical Kills 95% of Termites and Can’t Harm Humans

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New Chemical Kills 95% of Termites and Can’t Harm HumansA new termite treatment blocks molting, spreads through colonies, and kills up to 95% when combined with a chemical lure. Drywood termites, which live hidden inside wooden structures, molt about seven times during their lives. Researchers at UC Riverside have discovered that a chemical preventing the formation of new exoskeletons can effectively eliminate termite infestations […]

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