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The consumption behavior of three termite species (Cortaritermes fulviceps, Nasutitermes aquilinus, and Nasutitermes corniger) was analyzed through laboratory bioassays, using wood from four tree species commonly utilized in structures and furniture in northeastern Argentina (Eucalyptus grandis, Pinus elliottii, Neltuma alba, and Cordia americana). Wood consumption by each termite species was measured by the difference between the initial and final dry weight of the samples, and by using a qualitative scale. All four Wood types were consumed by the three termite species. The consumption by C. fulvicepsand N. aquilinuswas reduced, and the damage was categorized as slight or moderate; therefore, both termites could be considered occasional urban pests. Conversely, N. corniger produced the most significant damage in all wood types, confirming its status as a severe structural pest and the need for monitoring and control of this species.

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Se analizo el comportamiento de consumo de tres especies de termitas (Cortaritermes fulviceps, Nasutitermes aquilinusy Nasutitermes corniger) mediante bioensayos de laboratorio, utilizando maderas de cuatro especies arboreas comunmente utilizadas en estructuras y muebles en el noreste argentino (Eucalypus grandis, Pinus elliottii, Neltuma albay Cordia americana). El consumo de madera de cada especie de termita se midio por la diferencia entre el peso seco inicial y final de las muestras, utilizando una escala cualitativa. Los cuatro tipos de madera fueron consumidos por las tres especies de termitas. Los consumos de C. fulvicepsy N. aquilinusfueron reducidos y sus danos se categorizaron como leves o moderados, por lo que ambas termitas podrian considerarse como plagas urbanas ocasionales. Por el contrario, N. cornigerprodujo los danos mas importantes en todas las maderas, confirmando el estatus de plaga estructural severa y la necesidad de un monitoreo y control de esta especie.

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Title
Wood consumption preferences in three species of termites (Blattodea, Termitidae) from northeastern Argentina
Alternate title
Preferencias de consumo de madera en tres especies de termitas (Blattodea, Termitidae) del nordeste de Argentina
Publication title
Volume
30
Issue
2
Pages
18-26
Number of pages
10
Publication year
2025
Publication date
2025
Section
Artículos de Investigación
Publisher
Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Place of publication
Bogota
Country of publication
Colombia
Publication subject
ISSN
0120548X
e-ISSN
19001649
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
Document type
Journal Article
Publication history
 
 
Online publication date
2025-07-22
Milestone dates
2023-06-26 (Submitted); 2025-04-09 (Issued); 2025-09-19 (Modified); 2025-07-22 (Created)
Publication history
 
 
   First posting date
22 Jul 2025
ProQuest document ID
3273797261
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Last updated
2025-11-21
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