Toxicity and horizontal transfer of chlorantraniliprole against the Asian subterranean termite <i>Coptotermes gestroi</i> (Wasmann): effects of donor:recipient ratio, exposure duration and soil type

Abstract

Chlorantraniliprole demonstrated delayed toxicity at the lowest label rate (50 mg kg(-1) ) in sandy clay. Its slow action will enable greater transfer of toxicant between nestmates, while feeding cessation will promote greater social interaction between healthy and exposed termites.