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UC Riverside researchers find chemical that kills 95% of termites safely

Research findings publicized as alternative to traditional fumigation

1 Sep 19 · 4d ago · 4 articles · 1 post · 3 sources · development 1 of 1

The 2025 study results became widely reported, highlighting bistrifluron's mechanism: it disrupts the insect's ability to manufacture chitin for a new exoskeleton, forcing termites into a fatal molt when they cannot avoid the process.

Research findings publicized as alternative to traditional fumigation
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“Once the termites reach a certain stage, they have to molt. They cannot avoid that. With a lethal dose of this chemical, they'll try to shed their old exoskeleton but won't have a new one ready to protect them.”

Dong-Hwan Choe

Nicholas Poulos Doctoral student and paper author, UCRDong-Hwan Choe UCR entomology professor and senior paper authorUniversity of California, Riverside Research institution

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