UC Riverside scientists discover a non-toxic, cost-effective termite control method using pinene, attracting termites to insecticide-infused wood.

Scientists at UC Riverside discovered a non-toxic, cost-effective method for termite control using pinene, a pleasant-smelling chemical from forest trees. Pinene attracts termites, leading them to insecticide-injected wood, significantly increasing mortality rates compared to insecticide alone. This environmentally friendly approach offers a promising alternative to toxic fumigation techniques.