Termite Phenomena (Its Effects on Buildings & Prevention Techniques).

Authors

Ahmed Mohammed Shehata, Architectural Engineering Department., Faculty of Engineering., El-Mansoura University., Mansoura., Egypt.

Corresponding Author

Shehata, Ahmed Mohammed

Subject Area

Architectural Engineering

Article Type

Original Study

Abstract

This research is concerned with the termite phenomena and its extents in our region. It highlights this inseet behavior and its biological and sociological profile. Where does it usually come from? How does it affect buildings and how much damage it can cause to structures? Moreover, it introduces a guide lines to local Authorities and owners to protect new buildings from termite invasion. It also discusses the available treatments to clean infected buildings. It also discusses the side effect of each of these treatments on environment. Finally, the research concludes a set of recommendations to protect new and existing buildings from termites.

Recommended Citation

Shehata, Ahmed Mohammed (2021) "Termite Phenomena (Its Effects on Buildings & Prevention Techniques).," Mansoura Engineering Journal: Vol. 27 : Iss. 4 , Article 1.
Available at: https://doi.org/10.21608/bfemu.2002.142987