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Section Symposium

Medical, Urban, and Veterinary Entomology

Disruptive Science: A Symposium in Honor of Nan-Yao Su and the Impact of Termite Baits

Tuesday, November 7, 2023
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM ET
Location: Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, Potomac 3-4

In-Person

    Organizer(s)

  • Sang-Bin Lee

    Postdoctoral research associate
    Department of Entomology and Nematology
    University of Florida
    Davie, Florida

  • Faith Oi (she/her/hers)

    Extension Professor
    Entomology and Nematology Department
    University of Florida
    Gainesville, Florida

There are few innovations in structural pest management that start in academia and result in a revolutionizing an industry. We dedicate this symposium to Dr. Nan-Yao Su’s induction into AAAS and for his impact on people and policy through the development of new category of structural pest management: Termite baiting.

Presentations:

  • 1:30 PM – 1:35 PM ET
    Introductory remarks

    Presenting Author: Faith M. Oi (she/her/hers) – University of Florida

  • 1:35 PM – 1:55 PM ET
    The Sentricon® System: 28 years (and counting) of innovation, success, and positive environmental impact

    Presenting Author: Joe DeMark – Corteva Agriscience

    Co-author: Ellen Thoms – EMT Consulting LLC

    Co-author: Dave Maurer – Corteva Agriscience

  • 1:55 PM – 2:10 PM ET
    The impact of termite baits since their introduction

    Presenting Author: Sang-Bin Lee – University of Florida

    Co-author: Nan-Yao Su – University of Florida

  • 2:10 PM – 2:30 PM ET
    Termite baiting: How it changed the landscape of the pest management industry in southeast Asia

    Presenting Author: Chow-Yang Lee, BCE – University of California

  • 2:30 PM – 2:45 PM ET
    Dr. Nan-Yao Su's impact on termite baiting research in California

    Presenting Author: Vernard R. Lewis, BCE (he/him/his) – University of California

    Co-author: Michael Haverty

  • 2:45 PM – 3:00 PM ET
    Highlights and lessons learned from Armstrong Park, New Orleans, Louisiana

    Presenting Author: Carrie Cottone – City of New Orleans

    Co-author: Nan-Yao Su – University of Florida

    Co-author: Claudia Riegel – City of New Orleans

  • 3:00 PM – 3:10 PM ET
    Break
  • 3:10 PM – 3:25 PM ET
    The role of genetic methods in assessing termite bait efficacy

    Presenting Author: Edward L. Vargo – Texas A&M University

  • 3:25 PM – 3:40 PM ET
    Competition and hybridization between Formosan and Asian subterranean termites in Taiwan

    Presenting Author: Hou-Feng Li – National Chung Hsing University

    Co-author: Guan-Yu Chen – National Chung Hsing University

    Co-author: Shih-Ying Huang – National Chung Hsing University

    Co-author: Shang-En Yang – National Chung Hsing University

    Co-author: Ming-Der Lin – Tzu Chi University

    Co-author: Thomas P. Chouvenc – University of Florida

    Co-author: Yung-Hao Ching – Tzu Chi University

  • 3:40 PM – 3:55 PM ET
    Termite baiting and its impact on policy, performance standards, and the pest management industry in the U.S.

    Presenting Author: Faith M. Oi (she/her/hers) – University of Florida

  • 3:55 PM – 4:10 PM ET
    The underlying behavioral and physiological effects of CSI baits on subterranean termites explain their successful implementation

    Presenting Author: Thomas P. Chouvenc – University of Florida

  • 4:10 PM – 4:30 PM ET
    Closing remarks: From sampling techniques to baiting technologies

    Presenting Author: Nan-Yao Su – University of Florida