Isocycloseram Technology For Control Of Termites

Two characteristics suggest that PLINAZOLIN Technology® may be an effective termiticide: 1) delayed activity that allows exposed insects to transfer toxicant to nestmates via grooming and trophallaxis, and 2) immobility in the soil that allows for a long-lasting soil-applied termiticide. One field and two laboratory studies demonstrate activity of two formulations against subterranean and drywood termites. To simulate the treatment of soil prior to pouring a building foundation, plots were drenched with five concentrations of Isocycloseram technology 400SC and either left exposed to the environment or covered with concrete. Annually for 7yr, feeding damage on indicator wood blocks was rated for feeding damage. One test site was populated by Heterotermes aureus, the others by Reticulitermes flavipes. 100% of indicator blocks placed on soils treated with 1000 and 2000 ppm and exposed to sun & rain remained undamaged for 7yr. Under concrete, 100% of indicator blocks placed on soils treated with 500, 1000 and 2000 ppm of Isocycloseram technology were undamaged. These results surpass the 5yr efficacy threshold required for US registration and indicate that Isocycloseram technology can protect structures.