KALOTERMES APPROXIMATUS HABITAT IN SOUTH CAROLINA
Abstract
Kalotermes approximatus (Snyder) habitat was studied in South Carolina. This species was found in live and dead, standing, hardwood trees. Height and girth of infested trees were variable with a mean (±SD) of 11.51 ± 7.41 m and 72.60 ± 41.41 cm, respectively. Moisture content was the only measured parameter that was predictable at 23.74 ± 5.05%. Ten of the 19 (52.6%) trees infested with K. approximatus had tree holes. Tree holes were on the southwest, south, southeast, or east side of the tree. Kalotermes approximatus is not a common species in South Carolina. Approximately 1200 trees having characteristics similar to the 19 infested trees were inspected without positive results.Downloads
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