Termites are significant pests in many regions of the world, where they attack cellulose-
based material in buildings, trees, and crops. The most significant economic losses occur to …

Bamboo is a widely available bio-resource that is considered as a sustainable and eco-
friendly raw material for fabricating composites that could replace timber and timber-based …

Many methods have been explored to increase the palatability of pine (Pinus merkusii), the
most common wood used for termite baiting. However, because of the undersupply of pine …

Simple Summary Wood is a sustainable building material with a wide range of applications.
Being of biological origin, wood is subject to degradation by several organisms, including …

US manufacturers are looking to expand the use of cross laminated timber panels (CLT) into
the North American market, including states located in the southeast. However, there is no …

Over the last decade, the oriented strand board (OSB) market presented meaningful growth.
However, as a woodbased product, because of its anatomical structure and chemical …

This study investigated techniques of coating zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF-8)
particles on the surface of blocks of pine (Pinus densiflora) and a method for effectively …

Despite their beneficial nature, termites often cause significant losses by damaging
materials composed primarily of cellulose. Therefore, a more in-depth study of termites is …

Bamboo is highly susceptible to insect attacks. To promote its use as an alternative to wood,
it is crucial to assess its preservation methods to increase its service life. This study …

Wood and cellulosic materials can be pre-and post-treated with preservatives with fungicidal
and termiticidal properties. This chapter reviews the methods applied to protect wood …