Contact
CIRAD
Biological Systems, Genetic Diversity and Breeding of Forest Species Research Unit
TA A-39 / C
34398 Montpellier Cedex 5
France
Tel.: + 33 4 67 59 39 61
Fax: + 33 4 67 59 37 32
Termite control
Using scented wood to control termites.
Rosewood, a species found in French Guiana, is known for its smell and its insect resistance. In this process, it is used in the form of chips, sawdust or wood extracts, as an insecticide to control wood-eating insects such as underground termites, a well-known threat to construction materials in housing.
Main advantages
- An environmentally-friendly insecticide effective against underground termites in temperate and tropical zones.
- An alternative to chemical insecticide treatments.
- Makes use of sawmill by-products: wood pieces, chips, sawdust, etc.
- Repellent, toxic and anti-appetant effect on termites.
- Insecticide products can be used to prevent damage.
Intellectual rights
Patented product, patent held jointly by CIRAD-CNRS
Partnership kind
This process serves to increase the number of possible uses for the rosewood grown in French Guiana, primarily for use in perfume-making, by using sawmill and cosmetics manufacture by-products. CIRAD is looking for economic partners to develop this natural insecticide production process.