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Termites in Ethiopia: the environmental impact of their damage and resultant control measures
Termites are abundant and widely distributed throughout tropical and sub-tropical regions of Ethiopia. Some species cause serious damage to certain crops, young forestry plantations and wooden buildings. Most species are not pests but are significant detritivores and important components of the ecos...
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Published in: | Ambio 1991-05, Vol.20 (3-4), p.136-138 |
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Language: | English |
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Summary: | Termites are abundant and widely distributed throughout tropical and sub-tropical regions of Ethiopia. Some species cause serious damage to certain crops, young forestry plantations and wooden buildings. Most species are not pests but are significant detritivores and important components of the ecosystem. Human perceptions of their pest status has led to expensive campaigns to control mound-building species, Macrotermes, on denuded and eroded rangeland where the primary problem is overgrazing. |
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ISSN: | 0044-7447 1654-7209 |