Agricultural and Life Sciences (IFAS)
Su Lab
Led by Nan-Yao Su · Entomology and Nematology
What we study
The Su Lab studies termite biology and control, focusing on foraging behaviors, microbe interactions, and developing safer bait systems. Their work combines lab experiments and field studies to understand termite ecology and improve pest management.
What working here is like
- Wet lab
- Fieldwork
- Other insects
- Projects
- 3
- Paper
- 1
Current projects
Foraging Behavior of Subterranean Termites
Researching how termites tunnel and transport food to understand and improve baiting programs.
Termite Microbe Interaction and Social Immunity in Termite Colonies
Examining how termites defend against pathogens and their mutualistic relationship with soil microbes.
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Development of Noble Tools for Control of Subterranean Termites
Developing faster-acting bait systems to improve termite population control.
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Recent papers, explained
- Development of microsatellite markers for colony delineation of the invasive Asian subterranean termite (Blattodea: Rhinotermitidae) in South Florida and Taiwan
2024 · Florida Entomologist
Developed microsatellite markers to track Asian subterranean termite colonies in South Florida and Taiwan.
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How to reach out
Nan-Yao Su hasn't set up this page yet. Their UF Scholars profile lists their publications.