USDA Forest Service: 2023 termiticide report

Thomas G. Shelton; Craig Bell; Shawn Cooper; Grant T. Kirker; Mark E. Mankowski

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USDA Forest Service: 2023 termiticide report

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Thomas G. Shelton, Craig Bell, Shawn Cooper, Grant T. Kirker, Mark E. Mankowski

Year:

2024

Type:

Magazines or Trade Publications

Station:

Forest Products Laboratory

Source:

Magazine

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Abstract

Prior to use or sale, new termiticides must undergo a standardized test — and those efficacy data are subsequently submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA has a specific methodology that is required for testing, and the agency relies on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service (FS) Forest Products Laboratory Durability and Wood Protection unit to do the work. These data are used to determine whether tested concentrations, applied in the studies as a zone of treated soil, are effective at preventing damage to test wood blocks in three field locations in the southeastern United States.

Keywords

termites, pesticide regulations, termiticides

Citation

Shelton, Thomas; Bell, Craig; Cooper, Shawn; Kirker, Grant; Mankowski, Mark. 2024. USDA Forest Service: 2023 termiticide report. Pest Management Professional. July 2024. 30, 32-34, 36-38, 40-42.