Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP0449825

Funding Activity

Website
https://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP0449825

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Vibro-acoustic communication in termites. Termites can affect any Australian: one third of all Australian homes are likely to be infested by termites during their lifespan, costing a damage bill of A$780 million annually. Despite this level of damage, our understanding of the underlying foraging behaviour of termites is poor. Termites, being blind, cannot use visual cues and chemical cues are insufficient to explain observed phenomena. Our preliminary work has identified vibro-acoustic signals used for information gathering and communication in foraging. The project aims to study vibro-acoustic mechanisms for communication in termite foraging behaviour. Anticipated outcomes include a significant impact on termite control.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 02-01-2004

End Date: 31-12-2007

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $240,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Mechanical Engineering | Sociobiology And Behavioural Ecology | Mechanical Engineering

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Preserving the built environment | Agricultural chemicals | Control of pests and exotic species |

Other Keywords

Agricultural chemicals | Control of pests and exotic species | Mechanical Engineering | Preserving the built environment | Sociobiology And Behavioural Ecology

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