2005 Annual Report 1.What major problem or issue is being resolved and how are you resolving it (summarize project aims and objectives)? How serious is the problem? What does it matter? The Formosan subterranean termite (FST) was first identified in the mainland U.S. during the mid 1960's. Populations have increased until the Formosan subterranean termite has become the dominant subterranean termite replacing native species in some areas. Populations in coastal cities in thirteen southern states and Hawaii are increasing rapidly with exponential increases in New Orleans having been documented. To test an area-wide suppression strategy, a test was established in 1998 in the New Orleans French Quarter, an area densely populated by the Formosan termite. Previously, traditional control measures using liquid termiticides were not effective in controlling this species. Since 1998 termite baiting systems and other new termiticides are proving to be effective commercial products with applicability in an area-wide suppression strategy. Two years after the French Quarter test began, there was a 50% reduction in the number of alates (winged forms) trapped in the test area. However, since FY 2000 the alate population has not been further reduced. The objective of the strategy is to further reduce the termite population by maintaining treatment in the test area, searching for and destroying hidden termite colonies within the area and by expanding the test area. Awareness of the FST problem and advances in technology are being addressed through professional and public meetings, press releases and educational outreach programs. Nationally, economic loss due to infestation of the Formosan subterranean termite is estimated to exceed $1 billion dollars annually including costs for control treatments and damage repair. The FST is thought to be the most destructive insect pest in Louisiana. It occupies about half of Louisiana's parishes and is found in eleven other states including all of the Gulf Coastal States. The FST continues to spread and cause more destruction within States it already infests and it potentially will spread to other regions within North America. In recent years, it spread to Northern and Northwestern Louisiana and Central Texas. It is often spread by means of commercial trade from infested areas to non-infested areas. Infestations with FST cause defaults on loans and require treatments and repair of damages. This insect injures live trees and destroys recently planted ornamentals. It also disrupts telephone and telecommunications services and potentially, the commercial sale of railroad crossing ties. It also infests the retainer wall along the Mississippi River adjacent to the French Quarter. Unless effective management strategies are successfully implemented, this pest will continue to be a serious financial burden in areas it already infests and it threatens a financial burden to other areas of the U.S. National Program 104 - Arthropod Pests of Animal and Human. The area-wide strategy program allows scientists to develop, demonstrate, and transfer new control technology for subterranean termite pests, particularly Formosan subterranean termites and to develop biologically based Integrated Pest Management strategies that will prevent, reduce, or eliminate losses caused by these organisms, including impacts on human dwellings. 2.List the milestones (indicators of progress) from your Project Plan. The goals are to replace toxic chemicals with biologically based agents and develop integrated management strategies so that natural forces within the environment keep the pest within acceptable limits. Environmental contamination by pesticides residues poses threats to animal and human health, especially for young children. Recent advances in methods of molecular and cellular biology, genetics, microbiology, epidemiology, ecology, and natural product chemistries provide new opportunities for development of efficient, cost effective, and environmentally compatible methods for control of this pest. Continue with coordination of an expansion of the area-wide suppression project for Formosan termites presently being conducted in the New Orleans French Quarter. Evaluate effectiveness of area-wide suppression on population levels of Formosan termites and impact of termite suppression on damages to structures in the test site. 4a.What was the single most significant accomplishment this past year? Decline of Formosan Subterranean Termite densities in French Quarter: In addition to the decline in the alate densities in Areas I and II, there was also a decline in termite foraging activity as determined by the in-ground monitoring stations located throughout the FQ. The active in-ground monitoring stations (with termites) from Area I are 80% fewer than from Area V, another indication that the termite population in Area I (the original 15 blocks) is declining. Treatment of the levee, which began in March 04, has also resulted in a 50 percent decline in active in-ground stations placed on the levee. Inspections of properties with infrared and electromagnetic wave (microwave) technologies in areas where trapping has been the heaviest have revealed hidden colonies, which were subsequently treated with a non-repellent termiticide. These same technologies are also used to confirm suspected infestations of FST when properties first enter the program to ensure cost efficient treatment of FST colonies. FST colonies that infest the railroad cross ties and the levee between the Mississippi River and the French Quarter neighborhoods have been located and treatment of these colonies with baits began in February 2004. 4b.List other significant accomplishments, if any. Decline of Formosan Subterranean Termite densities in French Quarter: The National Program Coordinator's project began in FY 2002 to coordinate and oversee Specific Cooperative Agreements concerned with the area-wide suppression of FST and public education. Current Agreements between the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and the University of Florida, Project Number 6435-32000-008-10S; Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, Project Number 6435-32000-08-07S; Texas A&M University, Project Number 6435-32000-008-09S; the New Orleans Mosquito & Termite Control Board, Project Number 6435-32000-008-08S; the Audubon Institute, Project Number 6435-32000-008-11G, the University of Hawaii, Project Number 6435-32000-008-12S, and Mississippi State University, Project 6435-32000-008-13S, were amended with the addition of FY 2005 funds. The purposes of these amended agreements are to continue with and expand the original test area in the New Orleans French Quarter, to employ and further developed technology for control and detection and to continue the educational outreach to the public. Progress in this area-wide project was reported (FY 2005) to research and extension faculty at the University of Florida, Clemson University, Pest Management Professional in Louisiana and to scientist and professionals attending the International Conference on Urban Pest in Singapore. 4c.List any significant activities that support special target populations. None. 4d.Progress report. This report serves to document research conducted between the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and the University of Florida, Project Number 6435-32000-008-10S; Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, Project Number 6435-32000-08-07S; Texas A&M University, Project Number 6435-32000-008-09S; the New Orleans Mosquito & Termite Control Board, Project Number 6435-32000-008-08S; the Audubon Institute, Project Number 6435-32000-008-11G, the University of Hawaii, Project Number 6435-32000-008-12S, and Mississippi State University, Project 6435-32000-008-13S, were amended with the addition of FY 2005 funds. The purposes of these amended agreements are to continue with and expand the original test area in the New Orleans French Quarter, to employ and further developed technology for control and detection and to continue the educational outreach to the public. 5.Describe the major accomplishments over the life of the project, including their predicted or actual impact. This project is part of National Program 104 and addresses goal 4.3 (area-wide control) and 4.3.1, (Intergation of control techniques) Trapping results indicate that the FST alate population in the original 15-block test area (Area I) of the French Quarter has declined 54% since the inception of the treatment program in this area. Likewise, the alate population in the first expansion, Area II has declined 51% since 2002, when it was brought fully into the area-wide treatment program. These declines are in contrast to the estimated decline of 16 percent in the alate population in Area V, which remains outside of the Area-wide test areas. The decline in alate density for Area III was 22 percent in 2005; one year after area-wide treatment began in the area. Seventeen FST colonies in Armstrong Park have been identified with molecular techniques. The foraging territories have been delineated by mark-recapture techniques. All of these colonies in Armstrong Park were eliminated with baits in FY 2003. Re-invasion of the Park by FST is currently being monitored and evaluated. 6.What science and/or technologies have been transferred and to whom? When is the science and/or technology likely to become available to the end-user (industry, farmer, other scientists)? What are the constraints, if known, to the adoption and durability of the technology products? Descriptions and illustrations of the Formosan subterranean termite and potential control measures are available through our ARS Web Site: www.ars.usda.gov/is/fullstop). Revision of this site was completed in FY 2003. Formal and informal meetings have been held with cooperators to plan and implement an expansion of the test area and to determine strategy for further reduction of the FST population in the French Quarter. Public meetings along with press releases have been held to inform the pest control industry and the public of progress and plans for expansion. Meetings are held regularly with cooperators, Pest control operators and the public to provide information on the available treatment options and to provide updates on the progress with the French Quarter project. Detection technology is an important tool in the suppression of the FST. Work with cooperators to develop cost-effective methods and improvements in the technology are underway. We have distributed informational brochures and provided direct telephone consultations with numerous homeowners and pest control companies concerning the use of the new offensive treatment options and the benefit to the neighborhood community of the area-wide strategy. The significant role infestations in railroad crossties have in the spread and distribution of FST nationally has been demonstrated and explained to appropriate State, University Extension and Industry representatives. The Area-wide strategy has been presented in seminars and professional meetings to neighborhood associations, University Extension & Faculty, and to representatives of the professional pest control industry. 7.List your most important publications in the popular press and presentations to organizations and articles written about your work. (NOTE: List your peer reviewed publications below). Publications. Guillot, F.S., Ring, D.R., Lax, A.R., Boykin, D.L., 2005. Impact of Area-Wide Management on Alate Densities of the Formosan Subterranean Termite (Isoptera:Rhinotermitidae) in the New Orleans French Quarter, U.S.A. International Confernce on Urban Pests. Ring, D.R., Guillot, F.S., Morgan, A.L., Lax A.R., Boykin, D.L. 2005. Integrated pest management of the Formosan subterranean termite in the French Quarter. Proceedings of the American Wood Preservers association. In press. Lax, A.R., Guillot, F.S., Ring, D.R. 2005. Area-wide Management of the Formosan Subterranean Termite in New Orleans’ French Quarter. International Atomic Energy Agency. Proceedings of International Conference on Area-Wide Control of Insect Pests. In Press. Guillot, F.S., Ring, D.R., Lax, A.R., Boykin, D. 2005. Impact of area-wide managementon alate populations of the Formosan subterranean termite (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) in the New Orleans French Quarter. Proceedings of International Conference on Urban Pests. In Press. Ring, D.R., Morgan, A.L., Lax, A.R., Guillot, F.S., Broggi, R.E., Morel, C., Dunaway, C., McAllister, J., Parkes, G. 2004. Area-wide, integrated pest management program of the Formosan subterranean termite in the French Quarter. Abstract. Rocky Mountain Conference of Entomologists. Husseneder, C., Simms, D.M., Ring, D.R. 2005. Genetic diversity and genotypic differentiation between the sexes in mating aggregations decrease in breeding in the Formosan subterranean termite. Insects Sociaux. In Review. Presentations: Ring, D.R., Morgan, A.L. Morgan, Lax, A., Broggi, R.E., Morel, C., Dunaway, C., McAllister, J., Parkes, G. 2004. Area-wide, integrated pest management program of the Formosan subterranean termite in the French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana. SEB ESA Mtg. Charleston, SC. Ring, D.R., Morgan, A.L., Lax, A., Guillot, F. 2004. Area-wide pest management of Formosan subterranean termites in the French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana. National Conference on Urban Entomology. Phoenix, Arizona. Ring, D.R., Morgan, A.L., Lax, A., Guillot, F. 2004. Area-wide pest management of Formosan subterranean termites in the French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. International Congress of Entomology. Brisbane, Australia. Ring, D.R., Morgan, A.L., Lax, A., Guillot, F. 2004. The third expansion of the pest management program for the Formosan subterranean termites in the French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana. ESA National Mtg. Salt Lake City, Utah. Ring, D.R., Morgan, A.L., Lax, A.R., Guillot, F.S., Broggi, R., Morel, C., Dunaway, C., Parkes, G., Riegel, C. 2005. A pest management program for the Formosan subterranean termite in the French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana: third expansion. SEB ESA Mtg. Tunica, Mississippi. Ring, D.R. 2005. Integrated pest management of the Formosan subterranean termite in the French Quarter. American Wood Preservers association. New Orleans, Louisiana. Lax, A.R., Guillot, F.S., Ring, D.R. 2005. Area-wide Management of the Formosan Subterranean Termite in New Orleans’ French Quarter. International Atomic Energy Agency. May 9-13. Vienna, Austria. Guillot, F.S.¹, Ring, D.R.², Lax, A.R.¹ Boykin, D. 2005. Impact of area-wide managementon alate populations of the Formosan subterranean termite (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) in the New Orleans French Quarter. International Conference on Urban Pests. July 10-13. Singapore. Presentations, Invited Lectures, and Abstracts: Bordes, E.S. 2005. History of termite treatment in the French Quarter. Dow AgroSciences LLC customer meeting, New Orleans, LA. Bordes, E.S., Riegel, C., Freytag, E.D. 2005. French Quarter Problems with Formosan Subterranean Termites. Association of Wood Preservationist. New Orleans, LA. Freytag, E.D. 2004. Termite Biology and Control. E&G technician training. New Orleans, LA. Freytag E.D. 2004. Termite Biology and Control. Terminix technician training, Metairie, LA. Freytag, E.D., Riegel, C. 2004. Long-term protection of Madam John's Legacy Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana, from subterranean termites using hexaflumuron. XXII ICE meeting. Brisbane, Australia. Freytag, E.D. 2004. Termite Biology and Control. Pest Control seminar- sponsored by the Coastal Bend Pest Control Association. Corpus Christi, TX. Freytag, E.D. 2004. Termite Update and Control. Greater New Orleans Pest Control Association, Kenner, LA. Freytag, E.D. 2004. New Orleans’ experiences with the Formosan subterranean termite. Pest Control Seminar – sponsored by Florida A&M. Tallahassee, FL. Mullins, A. 2004. Spatial Distribution and Flight Distance of The Formosan Subterranean Termite (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae). Entomological Society of America annual meeting, Salt Lake City, UT. Mullins, A. 2005. Options in Termite Control. Bywater Homeowner’s Association. Mullins, A. 2005. Jackson Square Research Update, USDA Technical Committee Meeting. Mullins, A. 2005. Mark-Recapture in the French Quarter, USDA-ARS Collaborator Meeting. Riegel, C. 2004. Termite biology and management strategies. Louisiana Homebuilders Association. Houma, LA. Riegel, C. 2004. Formosan Termites and their impact on Louisiana. Louisiana Mosquito Control Association meeting. Monroe, LA. Riegel, C. 2004. West Nile Virus and Termite biology and control. Louisiana Pest Control Association technician recertification. Harrahan, LA. Riegel, C. 2004. Termite detection, management, and treatment. Nebraska State Pest Control Annual Conference. Tulsa, OK. Riegel, C. 2004. Termite detection, management, and treatment. Missouri Pest Control Association Annual meeting. St. Louis, MO. Riegel, C. 2004. Termite detection tools. Arrow Pest Control meeting. Atlanta, GA. Riegel, C., McAllister, J.C., Bordes, E.S., Hussender, C., Jordan, W.F., Messenger, M.T. 2004. Characterization and baiting with 0.5% noviflumuron of Formosan subterranean termite colonies infesting the riverfront railroad in New Orleans. National Conference on Urban Entomology, Phoenix, AZ. Riegel, C., Messenger, M., McAllister, J.C. 2004. Elimination of subterranean termite colonies (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) using the insect growth regulator 0.5% noviflumuron. Entomological Society of America annual meeting. Salt Lake City, UT. Riegel, C. 2005. Termite biology and control. Louisiana pest control technician recertification meeting. Kenner, LA. Riegel, C. 2005. Termite biology and identification. Louisiana pest control technician recertification meeting. Lafayette, LA. Riegel, C. 2005. Management of Formosan subterranean termites along the Riverfront railroad in the French Quarter. Annual USDA technical meeting. New Orleans, LA. Publications: Messenger, M.T., Mullins, A.J. 2005. New Flight Distance Recorded for Coptotermes formosanus (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae). Florida Entomologist. 88:99-100. Messenger, M.T., Su, N-Y. 2005. Agonistic behavior between colonies of Formosan subterranean termite (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) from Louis Armstrong Park, New Orleans, Louisiana. Sociobiology. 45: 331-345. Riegel, C., Gilberg, M., Freytag, E.D., Su, N-Y., Bordes, E.S. 2005. Long-term protection of Madame John’s Legacy House from subterranean termites using hexaflumuron. Conservation (in press). Media Events: 2005 Mega Bugs with presented by John Lydon (Europe) 2005 National Geographic Strange Days on Planet Earth 2005 Times Picayune interview 2005 PCT interview Presentations: Texas Agricultural Extension Service bulletins: “Formosan Subterranean Termites” L-5233 “Subterranean Termites” B-6080 “How to Select a Termite Control Service” L-1785 Texas A&M University termite website: http://termites.tamu.edu Formosan subterranean termite information has been featured in the Texas A&M University agricultural college internet newsletter: http://agnews.tamu.edu and the print newsletter: “Lifescapes.” A cooperative program has been initiated with the Civil Engineering Department at Texas A&M University, with lectures about termite biology and control and application to construction science provided to future builders and engineers. Presentations about the identification, distribution, biology, and pest management of Formosan termites are provided to all students attending the Texas A&M University Termite Control Training School Presentations concerning the distribution, identification, biology, detection, and pest control of Formosan subterranean termites (Oct 1, 2004 to Sept 30, 2005) October 5, 2004: Presentation to Estes Workshop, Termite Research Update, Lubbock, TX. (Harry Howell). October 6, 2004: Presentation to Estes Workshop, Termite Research Update, Wichita Falls, TX. (Harry Howell). October 12, 2004: Presentation to Estes Workshop, Termite Research Update, Houston, TX. (Harry Howell). October 13, 2004: Presentation to Estes Workshop, Termite Research Update, San Antonio, TX. (Harry Howell). November 1, 2004: Presentation to Estes Workshop, Termite Research Update, Arlington, TX. (Harry Howell). November 2, 2004: Presentation to Estes Workshop, Termite Research Update, Tyler, TX. (Harry Howell). November 3, 2004: Presentation to Estes Workshop, Termite Research Update, Waco, TX. (Harry Howell). November 14, 2004: Presentation to ESA, Spread of Formosan Termites Along Landscape Corridors in Urban Areas, Salt Lake City, Utah. (Harry Howell). January 6, 2005: Presentation to Texas A&M University Pest Management Conference, Formosan Termites, College Station, TX. (Grady Glenn). January 24, 2005: Presentation to Orkin Pest Control, Research Update on WDI, Atlanta, GA. (Roger Gold). January 31, 2005: Presentation to NPMA on the Biology & Emerging WDI Species, Albuquerque, NM. (Roger Gold). February 7, 2005: Presentation to FMC, Non-repellent Termiticide and Transmission Symposium, and FMC Lab Transmission Work, Orlando, FL. (Roger Gold). February 8, 2005: Presentation to FMC, Field Testing of acetamiprid, Orlando, FL. (Roger Gold). February 14, 2005: Presentation to Clark’s Pest Control, Termite Research Update, Sacramento, CA. (Roger Gold). February 15, 2005: Presentation to California Pest Control Association, Sacramento, CA. (Roger Gold). February 17, 2005: Presentation to Bluebonnet Texas Pest Control Association, Formosan Termites, Bryan, TX. (Grady Glenn). February 22, 2005: Presentation to Target Specialty Products workshop, WDO Inspections, and WDO-Termiticide Research Update, Visalia, CA. (Roger Gold). February 24, 2005: Presentation to Target Specialty Products workshop, WDO Termiticide Research Update, Pleasanton, CA. (Roger Gold). March 1, 2005: Presentation to Target Specialty Products, Termite ID, Mesa, AZ. (Roger Gold). March 16, 2005: Presentation to Target Specialty Products, Termiticide Research Update, Long Beach, CA. (Roger Gold). March 17, 2005: Presentation to Target Specialty Products, Termiticide Research Update, San Diego, CA. (Roger Gold). March 23, 2005: Panel discussion for Texas Cooperative Extension, Termites as Pests in Texas, New Braunfels, TX. (Roger Gold). April 14, 2005: Presentation to the San Antonio Pest Control Association, Termite Biology & Control, San Antonio, TX. (Roger Gold). April 19, 2005: Presentation to Texas Dept. of Agriculture, Formosan Termite Identification, Distribution, Biology, Detection, and Management, Austin, TX. (Grady Glenn). May 26, 2005: Presentation to Apprentice Technician Training, Formosan Termite ID, Distribution, Biology, Detection, and Management, Bryan, TX. (Grady Glenn). July 21, 2005: Department of Entomology Seminar, Termite Baiting System Technology: Utilization and Evaluation, College Station, TX. (Grady Glenn). July 22, 2005: Presentation to the Real Estate Professionals Mtg., The Impact of Insects on Texas Building Improvements, Rockport, TX. (Roger Gold). August 29, 2005: Presentation to ASPCRO, Professionalism and Preventive Treatments for Termites, Indianapolis, IN. (Roger Gold). August 31, 2005: Panel discussion at ASPCRO, Termite Research Update, Indianapolis, IN. (Roger Gold). Sept. 13, 2005: Presentation to VIRKIM Workshop, Formosan Termite Identification, Distribution, Biology, & Management, Waco, TX. (Grady Glenn). Sept. 21, 2005: Presentation to B&G Workshop, Termite Biology & Control, Texarkana, TX. (Roger Gold). Sept. 29, 2005: Presentation to B&G Workshop, Termite Biology & Control, Houston, TX. (Roger Gold). Publications: Gold, R.E., Glenn, G.J., Howell, Jr., H.N., Keck, M.E. 2005. Formosan subterranean termites. Texas Cooperative Extension publication. Revised L-5233. Gold, R.E., Howell Jr., H.N., Glenn, G.J., Engler, K.M. 2005. Subterranean termites. Texas Cooperative Extension publication. Revised B-6080. Gold, R.E., Merchant, M.E., Howell, Jr.,H.N., Glenn, G.J. 2005. How to select a termite control service. Texas Cooperative Extension publication. Revised L-1785. Austin, J.W., Szalanski, A.L., Gold, R.E., Foster, B.T. 2004. Genetic variation and geographical distribution of the subterranean termite genus Reticulitermes1 in Texas. S.W. Entomol. 29(1):1-11. Dean, S.R., Gold, R.E. 2004. Sex ratios and development of the reproductive system in castes of Reticulitermes flavipes (Kollar) (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae). Annals of Entomol. 97(1):147-152. Engler, K.M., Gold, R.E. 2004. Effects of multiple generations of Metarhizium anisopliae on subterranean termite feeding and mortality. Sociobiology. 44(2):211-240. Engler, K.M., Gold, R.E. 2004. Effects of multiple generations of Metarhizium anisopliae on subterranean termite feeding and mortality. In Proceedings of the National Conference on Urban Entomology. Phoenix, AZ. May 20-22, 2004. p.68. Fisher, M.K., Gold, R.E., Vargo, E.L., Cognato, A.I. 2004. Behavioral and genetic analysis of colony fusion in Reticulitermes flavipes (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae). Sociobiology. 44(3):565-576. Fisher, M.K., Gold, R.E., Vargo, E.L. 2004. Variation in intercolony interactions in Reticulitermes flavipes (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae). In Proceedings of the National Conference on Urban Entomology. Phoenix, AZ. May 20-22, 2004. p.33-34. Foster, B.T., Cognato, A.I., Gold, R.E. 2004. DNA-based identification of the subterranean termite, Reticulitermes flavipes (Kollar)(Isoptera:Rhinotermitidae). J. Econ. Entomol. 97(1):95-101. Grace, J. K., Yates III, J. R., Aihara-Sasaki, M., Lillich, G. In Press. Community education for better termite control in Hawaii. Proceedings of the Hawaiian Entomological Society. Husseneder, C., Grace, J.K. 2004. (Sept/Oct). Termite gut bacteria as "Trojan horses" - a new approach to termite control. Clean Asia 11(5):20. Husseneder, C., Grace, J.K., Oishi, D.E. 2005. Use of genetically engineered Escherichia coli to monitor ingestion, loss, and transfer of bacteria in termites. Current Microbiology 50:119-123. Messenger, M.T., Su, N.-Y., Husseneder, C., Grace, J.K. 2005. Elimination and reinvasion studies with Coptotermes formosanus (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) in Louisiana. Journal of Economic Entomology 98:916-929. Morales, M. 2005. New research helps Hawaii’s termite problem. KHON2 Television News. http://www.khon.com/khon/display.cfm?storyID=5547&sid=1152. Grace, J. K. 2005. Termite management in the Hawaiian Islands. ANA Hotel, Kyoto, Japan, March 2005. Public lecture sponsored by Institute for Sustainable Humanosphere, Kyoto University. Grace, J. K. 2005. Termite research in Hawaii. Institute for Sustainable Humanosphere, Kyoto University. Uji, Japan. March 2005. Grace, J. K. 2005. Research Update. Annual Learning Conference of the Hawaii Pest Control Association. Honolulu, Hawaii. June 2005. Grace, J. K., Yates III, J. R., Aihara-Sasaki, M., Lillich, G. 2005. Community education for better termite control in Hawaii. Pacific Entomology Conference of the Hawaiian Entomological Society. Honolulu, Hawaii. February 2005. Grace, J. K., Yates III, J. R. 2005. New research helps Hawaii’s termite problem. Interview and news segments (Morning News, Afternoon News, and Late News) by Manolo Morales, KHON2 Television News. Honolulu, Hawaii. July 18, 2005. Annual Meeting, Entomological Society of America. Salt Lake City, Utah. November 2004. Pacific Entomology Conference of the Hawaiian Entomological Society,. Honolulu, Hawaii. February 2005. Formosan Subterranean Termite Technical Advisory Committee Meeting, USDA-ARS Southern Regional Research Center. New Orleans, Louisiana. March 2005. Annual Learning Conference of the Hawaii Pest Control Association. Honolulu, HI. June 2005. International Conference on Urban Pests. Singapore, China. July 2005. Formosan termite workshop (one day program) – July 25, 2005. hosted by Coastal Research and Extension Center/MSU, Biloxi, Mississippi, Audience were from the public school system of southern Mississippi, including county agents. Dr. Jianzhong Sun, Dr. David Held, and Margaret Lockwood from Ccoastal Research and Extension Center/ MSU all provided lectures for Termite Biology and Termite Control. FST Technical Committee Thirteenth Meeting – March 16-17, 2005. SRRC New Orleans, LA. Dr. David C. Veal, Dr. J. Sun, Margaret Lockwood. ESA Annual Meeting - November 14-17, 2004. Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Jianzhong Sun. SEB Annual Meeting – March 6-8, 2005. Tunica, Mississippi. Dr. Jianzhong Sun. Mississippi Entomological Association Annual Meeting. Mississippi State, Mississippi. November 2004. Garden and Lawn and Patio Show – February 25, 2005. Biloxi, Mississippi. A poster, titled “Mississippi Counties Infested with Formosan Subterranean Termites” was presented in this garden show. Dr. Jianzhong Sun, Margaret Lockwood, and Larry Etheridge. Termites Thriving Outside Quarter - The Times-Picayune. July 14, 2005. Termites Shutter Hotel for Six Months - The Times-Picayune. August 19, 2004. Termites Are About to Return in Swarms - The Times-Picayune. May 7, 2004. Quarter Termite Program Spreads Wings - The Times-Picayune. March 13, 2004. Terminating Termites - The Times-Picayune. March 18, 2004.