A network that helps people worldwide obtain rapid advice and information on crop protection, including the identification and management of plant pests.
PestNet is a network that helps people worldwide obtain rapid advice and information on crop protection, including the identification and management of plant pests. It started in 1999. Anyone with an interest in plant protection is welcome to join. PestNet is free and is moderated, ensuring that messages are confined to plant protection.
July 2003. Termites attacking peanuts, corn, sugarcane and water melon (attached pictures) in Bolivia. Advice was sought on the identification and control.
Later, after the photos were sent to the Global Termite Network at the University of Berkeley, California, and a report was received from a UNEP termite expert in Brazil. The photos looks like Procornitermes triacifer, which is also reported as a pest of sugar cane, rice, coffee, eucalyptus and maize in Brazil. It does occur in Bolivia. Specimens are required to confirm the ID.
