Investigate on the termite damage of urban parks and squares in Zhejiang Province
ZHOU Yinqiang
YU Baoting
SONG Xiaogang
REN Qingwei
Abstract：Objective To master the termite damage condition of urban parks and squares in Zhejiang Province,so as to provide basic guarantee for establishing the long-term effect mechanism of termite control.Methods Field surveys were conducted as the primary approach,supplemented by literature reviews and interviews.Results 69.1%of the 1 552 urban parks and squares surveyed were affected by termite infestations,with 7.4%classified as severe and 13.5%as moderate.The main termite species identified included Odontotermes formosanus,Reticulitermes flaviceps,Coptotermes formosanus,and Macrotermes barneyi.Conclusion The termite damage of urban parks and squares is severe and common in Zhejiang Province.Termite control should follow the principle of"enhanced regulation,categorized management,and regional control",eliminate the public safety risk caused by termite damage,and minimize the adverse impacts on plant growth,landscape aesthetics,and the risk of infestation spreading to surrounding environments.
Keywords：urban cityurban squaretermite damagecontrol strategy
Publication Date：2025-12-20
Online Publishing Date：2026-01-09(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：4( 706-709 )