According to researchers, a species of termite fumigates its underground nests with naphthalene, the active ingredient in mothballs. The Formosan subterranean termite, Coptotermes formosanus, mixes the chemical into the soil and chewed-up wood which it uses to insulate the complex of tunnels in which it lives. The fumes are thought to keep away the termite's natural enemies such as ants, poisonous fungi and nematode worms. Traces of naphthalene have been found in magnolia flowers and in a gland on the forehead of certain deer, human users must use industrial chemistry to obtain it.
conclusion: It seems that not onli humans are smart in repelling pests. Perhaps other chemicals widely used by people could have already been used by animals or other organisms. Maybe with the discover of these naturally occuring chemicals we could wipe out the use of industries, greatly decreasing the level of pollution by harvesting the animals or organisms tt produce these chemicals.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment