Technological Perspectives in Termite Control

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https://doi.org/10.9771/cp.v19i1.61002

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Pest management, Patents, Urban Pests.

Abstract

Termites play essential ecological roles in terrestrial ecosystems, but some species are significant pests in urban, agricultural, and forest environments. This study investigates the current state of drywood termite control technologies, with a focus on recent advances applied to agriculture and integrated pest management. Through a patent analysis on The Lens database, 186 documents were identified, highlighting the genera Cryptotermes, Coptotermes, and Nasutitermes. Most patents are classified under categories A01N, A01P, and C12N. After detailed analysis, 59 documents were selected, of which 44 address chemical control, one combines chemical and biological control, eight address biological control, two address behavioral control, and four address genetic control.

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Author Biographies

Bryan Bezerra Domingos de Melo, Federal University of Sergipe

Undergraduate Student.

Jessica dos Santos Sá, Federal University of Sergipe

Master in Agriculture and Biodiversity from the Federal University of Sergipe in 2023.

Sheila Valéria Álvares-Carvalho, Federal University of Alagoas

PhD in Forestry Engineering from the Federal University of Lavras in 2014.

Crislaine Costa Calazans, Federal University of Sergipe

PhD in Agriculture and Biodiversity from the Federal University of Sergipe in 2023.

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2026-01-01

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Melo, B. B. D. de, Sá, J. dos S., Álvares-Carvalho, S. V. ., & Calazans, C. C. (2026). Technological Perspectives in Termite Control. Cadernos De Prospecção, 19(1), 159–167. https://doi.org/10.9771/cp.v19i1.61002

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