Project Number: 6435-32000-008-00
Project Type: Appropriated

Start Date: Oct 01, 2001
End Date: Sep 30, 2006

Objective:
Measure and evaluate the efficacy and cost effectiveness of area-wide approaches in the control of FST in the 108 city block area of the French Quarter of New Orleans in coordination with Louisiana State University, New Orleans, and other collaborators. Coordinate cooperative research with universities, ARS scientists and other partners to develop new control and inspection technologies and to improve efficiency of area wide control of formosan termites.

Approach:
Coordinate FST research and control operations. Monitoring techniques for levels of FST populations will be employed. Information about FST infestations from State and local officials, members of the pest control industry and local property owners will be gathered so that areas may be determined and prioritized for implementation of an area wide suppression strategy. Collaborative projects will be established and ARS funds allocated to appropriate Universities and other government agencies to conduct area-wide management tests. Collaborate with FST researchers to determine and prioritize research projects and allocate ARS funds for development of technology and new techniques for improvement of area-wide and FST control strategies. Communicate to government officials, ARS administrators, researchers, members of the pest control industry, and interested property owners the success of area-wide programs and development of new and improved technologies for the suppression and management of FST.