The new genus Rinacapritermes Amina & Rajmohana, n. gen. (Blattodea: Isoptera: Termitidae) and two species silvius gen., sp. abundans are described here based on the distinct morphological characters of soldier worker castes. supported by monophyletic groups preliminary mt COI gene tree. gut morphology caste along with enteric valve armature type species, R. detailed. A dichotomous key to soldi...

An illustrated identification key to the North American termite families and genera based mainly on soldier caste is proposed. A checklist of termites (Insecta: Blattodea: Isoptera) Canada, continental USA Mexico presented, listing 89 species (and two subspecies) grouped in 26 four families. Five are added Mexican fauna, these records for states Campeche: Cryptotermes cavifrons; Quintana Roo: c...

Field studies were conducted to compare the performance of Goliath® Cockroach Gel (fipronil) and a spray treatment of Cislin Residual Insecticide (deltamethrin). These were carried out in Sydney, NSW, Australia against Blattella germanica (L), and Townsville, Queensland, against a mixed population of Periplaneta americana (L.) and Periplaneta australasiae (L). In both studies fipronil (0.05% AI...