Journal of Economic Entomology (2008) 101, 1367-1372

Weste l.A. Osbrink, Mary L. Cornelius and Alan R. Lax (2008)
Effects of flooding on field populations of Formosan subterranean termites (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) in New Orleans, Louisiana
Journal of Economic Entomology 101 (4), 1367-1372
Abstract: Hurricane Katrina (2005) resulted in extensive flooding in the city of New Orleans, LA. Periodic sampling of monitors before the flood, and of different monitors in the same areas after the flood, was used to evaluate the effects of long-term flooding on populations of Formosan subterranean termites, Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae). Monitors were located adjacent to buildings and in urban forests. Significant population reductions occurred in areas that flooded 2-3 wk with brackish water, with termite populations associated with pine (Pinus spp.) trees and buildings slower to recover than populations associated with oak trees. Alate production in flooded areas showed no reduction from previous years.
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Database assignments for author(s): Weste L.A. Osbrink, Mary L. Cornelius

Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
environment - cropping system/rotation

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Coptotermes formosanus	Oak (Quercus)	U.S.A. (mid S)
	Coptotermes formosanus	Pine (Pinus)	U.S.A. (mid S)
	Coptotermes formosanus	Wood products	U.S.A. (mid S)