Qualitative and quantitative determination of resistance of twenty two Malaysian commercial timbers through subterranean termite feeding behavior

Abstract

Highlights a. Twenty two Malaysian commercial timber species were determining their natural durability against termites based on European Standard EN350:1994. b. Only 5 Malaysian timber species are better than Pinus spp. i.e. 2 species fall under durable class and 3 species under moderately durable. c. Certain treatments are needed especially to susceptible timber species in order to ensure a longer service life of the wood.