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Real-Time and Sustainable Termite Management: Application of Intelligent Monitoring Systems in Reservoirs

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Termites pose a threat to water conservancy infrastructure due to their concealed, recurring, and long-term destructive behaviors. Consequently, implementing termite monitoring in critical hydrological facilities—such as reservoirs—is essential for timely prevention and control. Owing to its real-time efficiency, environmental sustainability, and overall effectiveness, the intelligent termite monitoring system has gradually emerged as a pivotal strategy for termite management. This paper systematically expounds upon the fundamental principles, overarching architecture, and key features of the current intelligent termite monitoring technology in China. Drawing on its practical application in the Suokoutan Reservoir, we detail the specific implementation procedures and examine the corresponding outcomes. Furthermore, an in-depth analysis of the system’s prospective development is presented, providing feasible references and scientific guidance for advancing termite monitoring, early warning, and control in water conservancy projects.

Source: Applied Sciences

DOI: 10.3390/app15063303

Authors: Ming Wang, Peidong Jiang, Fengyan Wu, Lai Jiang, Tengteng Che

Institution: Hubei Water Resources Research Institute

Language: English

Topic: Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior

Subfield: Genetics

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Clean water and sanitation, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,896