Title of article :
SUBTERRANEAN TERMITES FROM SELECTED BUILDING PREMISES IN NORTHERN PENINSULAR MALAYSIA
Author/Authors :
Yunus, Mohd Yusri Md. Universiti Sains Malaysia - School of Biological Sciences, Malaysia , Abu Hassan, A Universiti Sains Malaysia - School of Biological Sciences, Malaysia , Sajap, A S Universiti Putra Malaysia - Department of Forest Management, Malaysia , Che Salmah, M R Universiti Sains Malaysia - School of Biological Sciences, Malaysia , Mat Amin, Jaafar Dow AgroSciences - Section 16/11, Malaysia
Abstract :
A survey was carried out to detect the presence of termites in and around selected premises in North Peninsular Malaysia (Penang and Kedah). The entire premises surveyed were found infected with termites, which come from 2 families and 5 genera; Coptotermes and Schedorhinotermes (Rhinotermitidae), Microcerotermes, Macrotermes and Globitermes (Termitidae). Genus Coptotermes is the most common termites foraging in and around the premises followed by Microcerotermes, Macrotermes, Globitermes and Schedorhinotermes.
Keywords :
Termite , Building , Malaysia
Journal title :
Tropical Life Sciences Research
Journal title :
Tropical Life Sciences Research
