PolicyTuesday, April 21, 2026ScienceDaily

95% success rate: This new trick lures termites straight to their death

Researchers at UC Riverside have developed a method that utilizes the natural pine scent pinene to effectively attract and kill termites, achieving a 95% success rate. This innovative approach could lead to environmentally friendly pest control strategies that minimize chemical use.

Read Original Article →

React to this article

Share this article

𝕏TwitterinLinkedIn💬WhatsApp

Related Articles

Humans’ relationship with nature: Interview with ethnobotanist Pavel Partha
PolicyJul 13

Humans’ relationship with nature: Interview with ethnobotanist Pavel Partha

Women Defenders of the Colombian Amazon
PolicyJul 13

Women Defenders of the Colombian Amazon

Cutting back vines lets recovering forests grow faster, Borneo study shows
PolicyJul 13

Cutting back vines lets recovering forests grow faster, Borneo study shows

China’s ‘Green Great Wall’ tames desert growth, but scientists warn the fight is not over
PolicyJul 13

China’s ‘Green Great Wall’ tames desert growth, but scientists warn the fight is not over