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A new technology concept could provide pest control companies with a more effective way to control termites and prevent associated damage. The technology works by targeting the termite’s resistance genes that help the insect fight off a known fungus that can effectively eliminate termites. Non-specific chemical insecticides are sometimes ineffective, or not preferred by some homeowners, and a method to target termites' genes to dismantle their defense mechanisms against fungus is needed.
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