Investigation and control mechanism research on termite damage of traditional villages and historical famous towns and villages:A case study in Zhejiang
Termite damage was an important natural factor for the devastation of historical and cultural relics.To investigate the termite damage condition of traditional villages and historical famous towns and villages,and establish the effective and replicable mechanism for termite control,based on the analysis of the building termite damage condition nationwide and worldwide,and take Zhejiang Province for example,the comprehensive survey on the termite damage and management situation was conducted.The result revealed that the termite damage proportion in traditional villages,historical famous towns and villages was 81%and 88%,respectively.In historical and cultural cities,the proportions of historic and cultural blocks,cultural relics protection units,and historic buildings damaged by termites were 36%,33%and 39%,respectively.The management mode of termite control was summarized,and the termite control measures composed of termite monitoring,killing,integrated management,and prevention should be taken on basis of the clarified damage degree.
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