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VOL. 10, ISSUE 12 (2025)
Termite infestation across diverse habitats: Influence of environmental factors on species distribution and damage intensity
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Dr. Kavane R P
Abstract
This study examines termite infestation patterns across four habitat
types - natural forests, agricultural lands, urban environments, and
grasslands, to understand how habitat features influence termite abundance,
species composition, and damage levels. Surveys were conducted at 48 sites
using standardized bait-and-transect methods, with termite specimens identified
to genus or species where feasible. Infestation intensity was measured through
colony density, bait-consumption rates, and structural damage indices, while
environmental variables such as soil moisture, organic matter, temperature,
vegetation cover, and land-use intensity were recorded. Forest and agricultural
habitats showed the highest species richness and colony densities, whereas
urban sites exhibited lower diversity but greater structural damage per colony.
Soil moisture and organic matter emerged as strong predictors of infestation
intensity. The findings emphasize the role of habitat structure in shaping
termite ecology and support habitat-specific management strategies.
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Pages:132-134
How to cite this article:
Dr. Kavane R P "Termite infestation across diverse habitats: Influence of environmental factors on species distribution and damage intensity". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 10, Issue 12, 2025, Pages 132-134
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