Smarter Pest Control: Scientists Use Termites' Own Instincts to Protect Homes More Effectively
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Researchers at UC Riverside have developed a targeted termite control method that harnesses a natural pine scent to attract pests to a localized insecticide, boosting effectiveness from 70% to over 95%. This innovation reduces the need for widespread toxic fumigation, offering homeowners a more efficient and environmentally considerate solution to termite infestations.
Researchers at UC Riverside have developed a targeted termite control method that harnesses a natural pine scent to attract pests to a localized insecticide, boosting effectiveness from 70% to over 95%. This innovation reduces the need for widespread toxic fumigation, offering homeowners a more efficient and environmentally considerate solution to termite infestations.