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SCIENCEApr 21 · 03:54 UTCSCIENCE DAILY

95% success rate: This new trick lures termites straight to their death

Scientists at UC Riverside developed a method using a natural pine scent called pinene to lure termites toward insecticide-laced wood, achieving a 95% kill rate. This approach significantly improves upon previous 70% success rates and avoids widespread toxic fumigation.

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