Mizan-Tepi University, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Department of Horticulture, P.O. Box 260, Mizan Tefen, Ethiopia; West Wollega Zone Agricultural Office, Ghimbi, Ethiopia
Dufera, J.T., Mizan-Tepi University, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Department of Horticulture, P.O. Box 260, Mizan Tefen, Ethiopia; Fufa, T.G., West Wollega Zone Agricultural Office, Ghimbi, Ethiopia
The study was conducted at Bojdi Dirmaji District, Wollega Zone (Western Ethiopia) using Randomized Complete Block Design with three replications. Eight different treatments of chemical, botanical and cultural control methods independently and in combinations were evaluated to identify the most effective method which is environmentally sustainable and economically feasible in controlling the termite problems. The data were collected over 12 weeks and analysis of variance showed significant difference among the treatments for all parameters. Maesa lanceolata 100 g alone showed lower percent damage between 2-8 weeks (33.3%), later on after 9-12 weeks it become non significant and the destructed mound was recovered. Mound treated with Diazinon 60% EC at the rate of 25 and 20 mL alone and Diazinon 60% EC combination with queen removal at rate of 15 and 10 mL showed significant control overall the treatment. From the results of the study the lower rate of Diazinon 60% EC (10 mL per mound) and queen removal could be better option to manage the termite problem and could be more sustainable and integrated manner in the study area. © 2014 Asian Network for Scientific Information.
