INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT OF TERMITE IN CROPPING SYSTEMS IN WESTERN RAJASTHAN
D.R. PARIHLAR *
CENTRAL ARID ZONE RESEARCH INSTITUE, JODHPUR-342003, INDIA.
N.S. RATHORE *
DESERTREG, STATION, ZOOLOGICAL SURVEY OF INDIA, JODHPUR-342009, INDIA
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Host range, geographical distribution and extent of damage done by termites in crop tress and grasses have been documented. Ecofriendly control methods including cultural, biological, chemical and by botanicals were attempted. Natural enemies of termites are identified. Potentiality of predation of both vertebrates was investigated. Birds and ants were found voracious predators of termites. Comparative efficacy of insecticide, and botanical product has been workedout in crops and tree seedling management.