Microwave Destruction of Woodworms
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Abstract
The feasibility of microwave destruction of woodworms has been assessed, and the lethal temperature of a particular woodworm (Hylotrupes bajulus L.) has been carefully determined. This is a function of larva weight and appears to be confined to a narrow range of few degrees around 52–53°C. A theoretical model demonstrates that, in typical situations, larvae heated by electromagnetic fields reach temperatures substantially higher than the surrounding wood. Preliminary experiments confirm these results and Indicate that a technique based on microwave heating of infested wood can be successfully applied in practice.
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OpenAlex topics: Insect Pest Control Strategies · Insects and Parasite Interactions · Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
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