A survey of the destructive effect ofMacrotermes bellicosusSmeathman (Isoptera: Termitinae ‐ Macrotermitinae) on coconut seednuts at NIFOR, Benin, Nigeria

Aisagbonhi, C. I.

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“…The mounds of Macrotermes to affect the tree flora of several ecosystems being a source of heterogeneity in the landscape (Traore et al, 2008). Aisagbonhi (1989) reported that 10.8% of 1300 coconut seedlings were attacked by M. bellicosus in nursery at the Nigerian Institute for Oil Palm Research, Benin City. Ndubuaku and Asogwa (2006) reported M. bellicosus among significant pests of cocoa in Nigeria.…”

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Intra-colonial Population of Macrotermes bellicosus (Smeathman) [Isoptera: Termitidae] in Sokoto, Semi-Arid Zone of North-Western Nigeria

Bandiya¹,

Majeed²,

Ibrahim³

et al. 2013

Nig J Bas App Sci

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The intra-colonial population of individuals within the mounds of mound-building termite, Macrotermes bellicosus (Smeathman) occurring in some selected Local Government Areas of Sokoto State were studied. A total of 72 cone shaped mounds were selected based on their heights. Populations were estimated by randomly collecting and counting core samples from the mounds using a small bucket as the mounds were being excavated. At the end of the excavation, the total sand removed from the mound was crushed and measured using the same bucket. Total number of termites from a mound was extrapolated from the above estimates. Results indicate the presence of five different castes; reproductives, workers, minor and major soldiers and nymphs. The population of individuals per mound apart from the reproductives, ranged between 14158.00 and 24777.67 with an average of 18,795.49 termites per mound. The nymphs were the largest (5,942.60) closely followed by the workers (5,547.70), while the minor soldiers are the least with 3,279.38. Significant difference (p<0.05) occurred between minor soldiers and nymphs, major soldiers and nymphs, minor soldiers and workers and minor soldiers and nymphs in some of the studied areas. The present study show M. bellicosus to have high population within individual mounds enough to cause damage if ignored. Being a pestiferous species that could promote erosion, appropriate control strategies are required for its control.

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Intra-colonial Population of Macrotermes bellicosus (Smeathman) [Isoptera: Termitidae] in Sokoto, Semi-Arid Zone of North-Western Nigeria

Bandiya¹,

Majeed²,

Ibrahim³

et al. 2013

Nig J Bas App Sci

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“…Cette pullulation de termites et de leurs nids n'est pas sans conséquence néfaste sur la production et le développement des arbres. En général, les termitières constituent la source des infestations (Aisagbonhi, 1989). Il est donc urgent pour un bon développement et une protection des essences ligneuses de répertorier les espèces ravageuses et de quantifier sur le domaine universitaire leurs impacts sur les arbres en vue d'une lutte programmée.…”

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Attaques des arbres par les termites sur le campus de l’Université de Lomé (Togo)

Kotoklo¹,

Kasseney²,

Nyamador³

et al. 2010

International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences

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RESUMEL'étude menée sur les attaques des arbres par les termites sur le campus de l'Université de Lomé (Togo) a montré que 304 plants (92,40% de peuplement d'arbres répartis en 20 espèces) ont été attaqués par les termites. Les attaques des termites sur ces arbres se manifestent par la couverture des troncs et des branches par des galeries-tunnels et des placages de récolte des termites, par des racines, des écorces, du bois consommé entraînant la chute des feuilles, le dépérissement et/ou la mort de la plante. Les espèces de termites responsables des dommages causés aux arbres appartiennent au groupe trophique des xylophages. Il s'agit principalement de 5 espèces appartenant à 3 genres : Amitermes evuncifer Silvestri, Ancistrotermes cavithorax Sjöstedt, Ancistrotermes guineensis Silvestri, Macrotermes bellicosus Smeathman et Macrotermes subhyalinus Rambur. Les résultats de notre étude constituent un préliminaire indispensable pour la protection des arbres sur le campus contre les attaques des termites.

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“…1B6&"i$A72iii#i DOI:36108/NJE/0002/71.0130 Aisagbonhi (1989) found that up to 10.8 % of 1300 coconut seedlings in the nursery at the Nigerian Institute For Oil Palm Research, Benin City were attacked by Macrotennes bellicosus Smeathman. The whole body of coconut seednuts damaged were either fully or partially excavated by termites, including the plumule or growth region.…”

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Termite Damage Assessment in a five year old Date palm Plantation in Dutse, Jigawa state, Nigeria

APPIAH,

AISAGBONHI

2000

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The termites, Odontotermes sp.nr. pauperans and O. smeathmani (Fuller) were found destroying young date palm trees during this study. Messor galla (Mayr.) (Hymenoptera) was often found in association with these termites. A total annual damage of 36.1 % of the palms out of which 19.8 % were damaged beyond survival, was recorded at Dutse date palm Sub – station in 1986. Rainfall and relative humidity were negatively correlated with severity of damage ( r = 0.902 and – 0.887). These correlations were significant at 5 % level. The partial correlation values obtained when rainfall, relative humidity and temperature were variously correlated with grades of damage, indicated that termite damage was more severe with increase in mean monthly temperature. Destruction of termitaria and removal of queens and treatment with insecticides are suggested to reduce incidence of termite damage in date palm plantings.

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A survey of the destructive effect ofMacrotermes bellicosusSmeathman (Isoptera: Termitinae ‐ Macrotermitinae) on coconut seednuts at NIFOR, Benin, Nigeria

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Intra-colonial Population of <i>Macrotermes bellicosus</i> (Smeathman) [Isoptera: Termitidae] in Sokoto, Semi-Arid Zone of North-Western Nigeria

Intra-colonial Population of <i>Macrotermes bellicosus</i> (Smeathman) [Isoptera: Termitidae] in Sokoto, Semi-Arid Zone of North-Western Nigeria

Attaques des arbres par les termites sur le campus de l’Université de Lomé (Togo)

Termite Damage Assessment in a five year old Date palm Plantation in Dutse, Jigawa state, Nigeria

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