ArticlePest management science2026
Longifolene enhances Beauveria bassiana bait by counteracting repellency in the fungus-growing termite Odontotermes formosanus.
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backgroundThe fungus-growing termite Odontotermes formosanus is a significant pest of hydraulic infrastructure, driving the need for targeted and environmentally sound control strategies. The entomopathogenic fungus Beauveria bassiana is a promising biocontrol candidate against O. formosanus, but its efficacy in bait formulations can be reduced by termite repellence behavior induced by fungal volatiles. This study explored the potential of the plant-derived volatile longifolene to counteract this repellence or avoidance and enhance bait performance.
resultsIn laboratory olfactometer assays, dry conidia of B. bassiana repelled termite workers in a dose-dependent manner, whereas longifolene at 0.2-0.4 mmol mL
conclusionOur findings indicate that longifolene can mitigate the olfactory repellence or avoidance of B. bassiana conidia in baits by the termites, facilitating an 'attract-and-infect' approach. This strategy offers a novel, sustainable option for managing O. formosanus. © 2026 Society of Chemical Industry.
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