United States of America, As Represented by the Secretary of Agriculture

Guadalupe M Rojas

Juan A Morales-Ramos

David R Nimocks, Iii

Edgar G King, Jr

Nitrogen containing compounds are effective as subterranean termite feeding stimulants/aggregants and as masking agents for concealing the presence of other compounds which are repellents to termites, when they are used in low concentrations, less than or equal to about 1000 ppm (0.1%, by weight). The nitrogen containing compounds may be formulated alone, or optionally in a bait or in combination with other compounds effective for controlling or marking subterranean termites.

Urea and nitrogen based compounds as feeding stimulants/aggregants and masking agents of unpalatable chemicals for subterranean termites

Termite foods mixed together in a matrix suitable to be used as baits and attractants for termites are provided. This termite matrix is preferred by termites over naturally-occurring foods such as deadwood, trees and wood used in human constructions, and other known termite matrices. It comprises cellulose, water and termite-preferred nutrients. Methods of monitoring the presence of termites using such matrices, and methods of controlling termites using such matrices to deliver termite toxins are also provided.

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Metairie, LA, United States of America

Guadalupe M Rojas