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Nan-Yao Su is a Professor at the University of Florida's Department of Entomology and Nematology, based at the Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center. Renowned as an authority on termites, his work focuses on termite biology, population ecology, and innovative control strategies.
- Established the Sentricon baiting system for termite population control, reducing global pesticide use by over 9,000 metric tons.
- Recipient of the Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award for environmentally sustainable pest management.
- Technical advisor to governments of New Zealand, China, and Vietnam on termite issues.
Research Interests span termite foraging behaviors, microbe interactions within colonies, and development of novel termite control tools. His work bridges fundamental biology with practical area-wide management programs, funded by royalty income from the Sentricon system and USDA-ARS grants.
Scientific Contributions include over 260 peer-reviewed publications, with key studies on Formosan subterranean termites' economic impact (e.g., $300M annual losses in New Orleans) and drywood termite dispersal mechanisms. His research has led to standardized identification keys for Florida termites and advanced detection methods like termite-sniffing dogs and chemical barriers.
Publications reveal a focus on invasive termite species, chitin synthesis inhibitors, and eco-friendly pest management. Awards include:
- Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award (2019)
- Establishment of the Nan-Yao Su Award for Innovation in Entomology
