Management of Subterranean Termite Populations Made Possible with Advances in Technology: A case Study

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1 Management of Subterranean Termite Populations Made Possible with Advances in Technology: A case Study Frank S Guillot Nation Program Coordinator USDA-ARS Fifth National IPM Symposium April 4-6, 2006 DOW AGROSCIENCES RESTRICTED - For internal use only

2 Does IPM Have a Fit? Dynamics of Termite Infestation DOW AGROSCIENCES RESTRICTED - For internal use only

3 Coptotermes formosanus, the Formosan Subterranean Termite Multiple introductions during and after WWII Crates for shipping were infested and used in construction or buried Sandalwood trade may account for Hawaii infestation

4 A Billion Dollar Problem Costs include treatment, repairs, loss of trees, depressed property values. Eleven states infested. Populations increase naturally at points of original introduction and spread to neighboring communities. Spread to other urban centers and into rural areas is by commercial and private enterprises. DOW AGROSCIENCES RESTRICTED - For internal use only

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7 The New Orleans French Quarter Project LSU Agricultural Center New Orleans Mosquito and Termite Control Board USDA-Southern Regional Research Center Pest Management Professionals Property Owners/Tenants

8 Area-wide Management Strategy Inspect & treat all properties (public & private) in a defined area. Presently, includes three French Quarter neighborhoods & the levee. Property owners required to cooperate with program managers, e.g. Remove conducive conditions, allow inspections. Select licensed PMP. State-approved contract. PMP s must apply termiticides in compliance with federal & state laws. Use only non-repellent termiticides or baits. USDA-ARS & partners to provide project oversight & evaluation of progress. Estimate changes in FST density with in-ground monitors and alate traps. Inspections. DOW AGROSCIENCES RESTRICTED - For internal use only

9 Ed Frytag, NOMTCB

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12 Active In-Ground Stations in The New Orleans French Quarter Area I Area II Area III Area V Percent DOW AGROSCIENCES RESTRICTED Year - For internal use only

13 Active In-ground Stations in the New Orleans French Quarter Includes Levee (Area IV) Area I Area II Area III Area IV Area V Percent DOW AGROSCIENCES RESTRICTED year - For internal use only

14 Formosan Subterranean Termites Monthly Activity 2005 N Legend (No. Months) Area - 1 Area - 2 (Original Area 1998) (1 st Expanded Area) (2 nd Expanded Area) DOW AGROSCIENCES RESTRICTED - For internal use only 4-6 Area - 3 Area - 4 (Riverfront Area) Area - 5 (Future Expansion Area) 1-3

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17 Formosan Subterranean Termites Alate Activity 2005 N Area - 1 Area - 2 (Original Area 1998) (1 st Expanded Area) (2 nd Expanded Area) DOW AGROSCIENCES RESTRICTED - For internal use only Area - 3 Area - 4 (Riverfront Area) Area - 5 (Future Expansion Area) Legend (termite numbers) <

18 Affect of Area-wide Management on Density of Fomosan Alates New Orleans' French Ouarter Area I Area II Area III Area V Number/Trap Area I Area II Area III DOW AGROSCIENCES RESTRICTED - For internal use only Year

19 Refugia Abandoned Structures Hidden / Above-ground Colonies in Structures Trees & Courtyards RR Crossties & Warf Levee & Parks Buried Debris

20 Above-ground Colonies DOW AGROSCIENCES RESTRICTED - For internal use only Shared-wall brick construction in the French Quarter

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22 100 Results of First Inspection Number of Structures withtermites Area I 80 22% 15% yes no 60 6% % Year DOW AGROSCIENCES RESTRICTED - For internal use only

23 225 Inspection Results Number of Structures with Termites Area I % yes no % 25% 100% First Second Third Fourth Inspection DOW AGROSCIENCES RESTRICTED - For internal use only

24 SAINT PETER BOURBON ROYAL TOULOUSE

Conti 15. Shrubs 14. Magnolia - Yes 12. Palm - Yes 13. Magnolia 7. Palm - Yes 16. Magnolia 17. Palmetto 18. Japanese Yew 11. Magnolia - Yes 9. Palm 8. Oak - Yes 6. Magnolia 19. Japanese Yew 10.

25 Conti 15. Shrubs 14. Magnolia - Yes 12. Palm - Yes 13. Magnolia 7. Palm - Yes 16. Magnolia 17. Palmetto 18. Japanese Yew 11. Magnolia - Yes 9. Palm 8. Oak - Yes 6. Magnolia 19. Japanese Yew 10. Magnolia Chartres 20. Japanese Yew Royal 23. Shrubs 22. Shrubs 16 Colonies 5. Japanese Yew 1. Magnolia 2. Magnolia 21. Magnolia 4. Magnolia 3. Magnolia St Louis DOW AGROSCIENCES RESTRICTED - For internal use only

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27 Sec. II Sec. I Sec. III DOW AGROSCIENCES RESTRICTED - For internal use only

28 60 Active In-Ground Stations on Levee Section Cumulative Hits n = 8 Treatment Began Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec DOW AGROSCIENCES RESTRICTED - For internal use only

29 In-Groung Stations on Levee Section 1 Number Hits n= 9 Treatment Began Jan Feb Mar DOW AGROSCIENCES Apr May RESTRICTED Jun Jul - For Aug internal Sep use onlyoct Nov Dec

30 Active In-ground Stations on Levee Section 3 25 Cumulative Hit n = 7 Treatment Began Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec DOW AGROSCIENCES RESTRICTED - For internal use only

31 Status Significant reduction of alates (>50%) Termite activity on levee is reduced (>98%) Seven percent of inspected structures found infested. Down from 22% in 2003 Isolated areas of high termite activity remain inside test area Above-ground infestations

Acknowledgements New Orleans Mosquito & Termite Control Board Ed Freytag, Claudia Riegel, Barry Yokum Berry Lyons, Aaron Mullins, Perry Ponseti Gus Ramirez LSU Agricultural Center Chris Morel, Rose

32 Acknowledgements New Orleans Mosquito & Termite Control Board Ed Freytag, Claudia Riegel, Barry Yokum Berry Lyons, Aaron Mullins, Perry Ponseti Gus Ramirez LSU Agricultural Center Chris Morel, Rose Broggi, Chris Dunaway Gia Parks, David Cox, Erin Courtney Charles Mc Cown, Alan Morgan USDA-ARS Southern Regional Research Center Pete Levy, Tom Fink, Adrian Mejia, William Blake, Lance Daggs, Amelia Ballew Carly Bulliard, Chris Florane New Orleans Pest Management Professionals DOW AGROSCIENCES RESTRICTED - For internal use only

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL RESEARCH ESTIMATES OF MONTHLY GDP. Embargo until hours on 11 th January 2013

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