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Production of Wood Vinegars from Coconut Shells for Control of Termite Workers and Striped Mealy Bugs
Sunan Wititsiri
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Journal
Songklanakarin Journal of Science and Technology
Year
2011
Summary
Coconut shells and coir are considered as wastes of coconut based products that have not been utilized efficiently. By using these abundant bioresources, which are widely available in Thailand, as raw materials, we were able to produce wood vinegars that may be alternatives to termiticides and pesticides.
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