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Papers by Chow-Yang Lee

Research paper thumbnail of Phylogeography illuminates maternal origins of exotic Coptotermes gestroi (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae

Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution, 2007

Research paper thumbnail of The Influence of Starch in Oil Palm Trunk Particleboard without Synthetic Adhesive

Oil palm trunk particleboard without synthetic adhesive has been introduced as one of the potenti... more Oil palm trunk particleboard without synthetic adhesive has been introduced as one of the potential green technology products as an alternative to the synthetic resin bonded particleboard. The chemical constituents of the lignocellulosic materials are important in allowing particles to achieve self bonding. The main objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of starch content on the physical and mechanical properties, as well as some biodegradation activities including termite decay and soil burial decay of the particleboard without synthetic adhesive. Internal bonding strength, modulus of rupture, thickness swelling, and soil burial were performed according to British Standard and European Standard. The termite decay on specimen was evaluated with Microtermes gilvus. Addition of starch into specimens resulted in adverse effect on thickness swelling but improved mechanical properties of the samples. However, removing starch containing in particles showed insignificant effect on mechanical properties of the specimens. Weight loss of specimens exposed to termites was not affected by starch content statistically. However, soil buried test samples had significant weight loss.

Research paper thumbnail of SURVEY on DIVERSITY of STRUCTURE-INFESTING PEST ANTS and THEIR PEST STATUS in MALAYSIA

Research paper thumbnail of Termites

Research paper thumbnail of Elimination of Pharaoh's ant, Monomorium pharaonis colonies with S-methoprene baits (Hymenoptera: Formicidae)

Research paper thumbnail of Current termite management in Peninsular Malaysia

Research paper thumbnail of Survey on structure-infesting ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) in food preparative outlets

Research paper thumbnail of SURVEY on DIVERSITY of STRUCTURE-INFESTING PEST ANTS and THEIR PEST STATUS in MALAYSIA

icup.org.uk

Structure-infesting ants are an important group of insect pests in many parts of the world, parti... more Structure-infesting ants are an important group of insect pests in many parts of the world, particularly in residential premises, food outlets, and factories. In Malaysia, it is gradually becoming a major problem especially in urban settings (Lee et al., 1999; Lee and ...

Research paper thumbnail of Morphology and Development of a Termite Endoparasitoid Misotermes mindeni (Diptera: Phoridae)

Annals of the Entomological Society of America, 2011

ABSTRACT The morphology and developmental stages of Misotermes mindeni Disney & N... more ABSTRACT The morphology and developmental stages of Misotermes mindeni Disney & Neoh (Diptera: Phoridae), a newly described endoparasitoid of the fungus-growing termite Macrotermes gilvus (Hagen)(Termitidae: Macrotermitinae) were studied, and biometric descriptors of eggs, larvae, and pupae were recorded. The larvae of M. mindeni exhibit three larval stages. Larvae complete their first instar development in fourth larval instars and major presoldiers, whereas the second and third instars develop entirely in major soldiers' head ...

Research paper thumbnail of Laboratory and field evaluations of lithium perfluorooctane sulfonate baits against domiciliary and peridomestic cockroaches in Penang, Malaysia

Medical Entomology and Zoology, Dec 15, 2003

Abstract; Laboratory and field performance of a bait toxicant, lithium perfluorooctane sulfonate ... more Abstract; Laboratory and field performance of a bait toxicant, lithium perfluorooctane sulfonate (Sulfotine)[LPOS] in bait station (1% LPOS) in comparison with a commercially available bait station (containing 0.5% chlorpyrifos) were tested against the American cockroach, Periplaneta americana (Linnaeus) and other peridomestic cockroach species in low-income houses and apartments in Penang Island, Malaysia. Laboratory evaluation indicated that there was minimal difference between the performance of LPOS baits and ...

Research paper thumbnail of Effects of food and water deprivation on nymphal development, adult fecundity and insecticide susceptibility in German cockroaches, Blattella germanica (L.)

Tropical Biomedicine, 2000

The effects of food and water deprivation on nymphal development, survivorship, and fecundity of ... more The effects of food and water deprivation on nymphal development, survivorship, and fecundity of adult German cockroaches, Blattella germanica, and insecticide susceptibility of adult males were studied in the laboratory. Nymphal development and percentage number of nymphs achieving adulthood were significantly affected by food or water deprivation, or both together, in all four different treatment regimes (food only, water only, no food and water, with food and water). Fecundity of female cockroaches was ...

Research paper thumbnail of Insecticide resistance profiles and possible underlying mechanisms in German cockroaches, Blattella germanica (Linnaeus)(Dictyoptera: Blattellidae) from Peninsular Malaysia

Medical Entomology and Zoology, Jun 15, 2004

Abstract; Insecticide resistance and possible underlying mechanisms were studied in 52 strains of... more Abstract; Insecticide resistance and possible underlying mechanisms were studied in 52 strains of the German cockroach, Blattella germanica (L.) field-collected from Peninsular Malaysia. These strains were assayed using a lethal time assay at lOx susceptible LC95 concentrations of propoxur (1.10. MU. g/cm2), chlorpyrifos (18.40. MU. g/cm2), permethrin (1.70. MU. g/cm2) and deltamethrin (0.55. MU. g/cm2) using a surface-contact exposure method with reference to the susceptible ICI strain. Results indicated that propoxur and ...

Research paper thumbnail of Insecticide resistance and its underlying mechanisms in the German cockroach, Blattella germanica (L.)(Dictyoptera: Blattellidae)

J. Biosci., 1997

Insecticide resistance and its underlying mechanisms in the German cockroach, Blattella germanica... more Insecticide resistance and its underlying mechanisms in the German cockroach, Blattella germanica (Linn.)(Dictyoptera: Blattellidae). CY Lee J. Biosci 8, 156-172, 1997.

Research paper thumbnail of Sublethal effects of insecticides on longevity, fecundity and behaviour of insect pests; a review

Journal of Bioscience, 2000

... Reyes-Villanueva et al. ... blow fly (Protophonnia terraenovae) was not affected when the ins... more ... Reyes-Villanueva et al. ... blow fly (Protophonnia terraenovae) was not affected when the insects were treated with LC15 of endosulfan, but DDT and permethrin caused temporary doubling and long-lasting reduction in responsiveness, respectively, in tsetse flies (Chadd & Brady ...

Research paper thumbnail of Control of insecticide-resistant German cockroaches, Blattella germanica (L.)(Dictyoptera: Blattellidae) in food-outlets with hydramethylnon-based bait stations

Trop. Biomed., 1998

... Bait station and food were each provided at adjacent corners of the box, opposite to where ha... more ... Bait station and food were each provided at adjacent corners of the box, opposite to where harborage (folded paper) was placed. ... The cockroaches trapped were counted and percentagepopi~lation reduction at each sampling time interval was determined by co~iiparing the ...

Research paper thumbnail of A study on domiciliary cockroach infestation in Penang, Malaysia

J. Biosci., 1993

... 26 (92.9%) 14 (70.0%) 22 (91.7%) 15 (75.0%) 77 (83.7%) reported in Malaysia (Yap 1979). ... I... more ... 26 (92.9%) 14 (70.0%) 22 (91.7%) 15 (75.0%) 77 (83.7%) reported in Malaysia (Yap 1979). ... In this study, the households in Chulia Street and Dam Keramat Road, which constitute an urban area,had the highest rate of infestation (92.9%). ...

Research paper thumbnail of Diversity of cockroach species and effect of sanitation on level of cockroach infestation in residential premises

Tropical Biomedicine, 2000

A field study on cockroach species diversity, and influence of sanitation on infestation level, w... more A field study on cockroach species diversity, and influence of sanitation on infestation level, was conducted on six different locations (four apartment settings (Tmas, Bmaung2, Relau and Kmelayu), a residential slum setting (Sg Batu) and a terrace houses setting (Bmaung1)) in Penang Island, Malaysia. A total number of 192 residential premises were sampled and 3289 cockroaches, consisting of 10 species (Periplaneta americana, Periplaneta brunnea, Periplaneta australasiae, Neostylopyga rhombifolia, Nauphoeta ...

Research paper thumbnail of Medical importance of domiciliary cockroaches

Research paper thumbnail of 535 Wood preference of selected Malaysian subterranean termites (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae, Termitidae)

Sociobiology, 2004

R��sum��/Abstract Laboratory preference of 15 Malaysian wood species: nyatoh (Ganua sp.), jeluton... more R��sum��/Abstract Laboratory preference of 15 Malaysian wood species: nyatoh (Ganua sp.), jelutong (Dyera costulata), teak (Tectona grandis), angsana (Pterocarpus indicus), pine (Pinus caribaea), balau (Shorea sp.), red meranti (Shorea sp.), white meranti (Shorea sp.), rubber (Hevea brasieliensis), merbau (Intsia palembanica), membatu (Parinari sp.), terentang (Campnosperma auriculata), medang (a species ofLauraceae), melunak (Pentace sp.) and perah (Elateriospermum tapos) and 14 Japanese wood species: hiba (Thujopsis ...

Research paper thumbnail of Identification key to common urban pest ants in Malaysia

Tropical Biomedicine, 2001

... antenna1 segment [scape] and thorax; thin body with very long legs; light ... reddish brown b... more ... antenna1 segment [scape] and thorax; thin body with very long legs; light ... reddish brown body.. Anoplolepis longipes (red crazy ant) (Plate 3) 6. Head and thorax not heavily ..... sculptured 7. Head and thorax ...

Research paper thumbnail of Phylogeography illuminates maternal origins of exotic Coptotermes gestroi (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae

Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution, 2007

Research paper thumbnail of The Influence of Starch in Oil Palm Trunk Particleboard without Synthetic Adhesive

Oil palm trunk particleboard without synthetic adhesive has been introduced as one of the potenti... more Oil palm trunk particleboard without synthetic adhesive has been introduced as one of the potential green technology products as an alternative to the synthetic resin bonded particleboard. The chemical constituents of the lignocellulosic materials are important in allowing particles to achieve self bonding. The main objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of starch content on the physical and mechanical properties, as well as some biodegradation activities including termite decay and soil burial decay of the particleboard without synthetic adhesive. Internal bonding strength, modulus of rupture, thickness swelling, and soil burial were performed according to British Standard and European Standard. The termite decay on specimen was evaluated with Microtermes gilvus. Addition of starch into specimens resulted in adverse effect on thickness swelling but improved mechanical properties of the samples. However, removing starch containing in particles showed insignificant effect on mechanical properties of the specimens. Weight loss of specimens exposed to termites was not affected by starch content statistically. However, soil buried test samples had significant weight loss.

Research paper thumbnail of SURVEY on DIVERSITY of STRUCTURE-INFESTING PEST ANTS and THEIR PEST STATUS in MALAYSIA

Research paper thumbnail of Termites

Research paper thumbnail of Elimination of Pharaoh's ant, Monomorium pharaonis colonies with S-methoprene baits (Hymenoptera: Formicidae)

Research paper thumbnail of Current termite management in Peninsular Malaysia

Research paper thumbnail of Survey on structure-infesting ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) in food preparative outlets

Research paper thumbnail of SURVEY on DIVERSITY of STRUCTURE-INFESTING PEST ANTS and THEIR PEST STATUS in MALAYSIA

icup.org.uk

Structure-infesting ants are an important group of insect pests in many parts of the world, parti... more Structure-infesting ants are an important group of insect pests in many parts of the world, particularly in residential premises, food outlets, and factories. In Malaysia, it is gradually becoming a major problem especially in urban settings (Lee et al., 1999; Lee and ...

Research paper thumbnail of Morphology and Development of a Termite Endoparasitoid Misotermes mindeni (Diptera: Phoridae)

Annals of the Entomological Society of America, 2011

ABSTRACT The morphology and developmental stages of Misotermes mindeni Disney & N... more ABSTRACT The morphology and developmental stages of Misotermes mindeni Disney & Neoh (Diptera: Phoridae), a newly described endoparasitoid of the fungus-growing termite Macrotermes gilvus (Hagen)(Termitidae: Macrotermitinae) were studied, and biometric descriptors of eggs, larvae, and pupae were recorded. The larvae of M. mindeni exhibit three larval stages. Larvae complete their first instar development in fourth larval instars and major presoldiers, whereas the second and third instars develop entirely in major soldiers' head ...

Research paper thumbnail of Laboratory and field evaluations of lithium perfluorooctane sulfonate baits against domiciliary and peridomestic cockroaches in Penang, Malaysia

Medical Entomology and Zoology, Dec 15, 2003

Abstract; Laboratory and field performance of a bait toxicant, lithium perfluorooctane sulfonate ... more Abstract; Laboratory and field performance of a bait toxicant, lithium perfluorooctane sulfonate (Sulfotine)[LPOS] in bait station (1% LPOS) in comparison with a commercially available bait station (containing 0.5% chlorpyrifos) were tested against the American cockroach, Periplaneta americana (Linnaeus) and other peridomestic cockroach species in low-income houses and apartments in Penang Island, Malaysia. Laboratory evaluation indicated that there was minimal difference between the performance of LPOS baits and ...

Research paper thumbnail of Effects of food and water deprivation on nymphal development, adult fecundity and insecticide susceptibility in German cockroaches, Blattella germanica (L.)

Tropical Biomedicine, 2000

The effects of food and water deprivation on nymphal development, survivorship, and fecundity of ... more The effects of food and water deprivation on nymphal development, survivorship, and fecundity of adult German cockroaches, Blattella germanica, and insecticide susceptibility of adult males were studied in the laboratory. Nymphal development and percentage number of nymphs achieving adulthood were significantly affected by food or water deprivation, or both together, in all four different treatment regimes (food only, water only, no food and water, with food and water). Fecundity of female cockroaches was ...

Research paper thumbnail of Insecticide resistance profiles and possible underlying mechanisms in German cockroaches, Blattella germanica (Linnaeus)(Dictyoptera: Blattellidae) from Peninsular Malaysia

Medical Entomology and Zoology, Jun 15, 2004

Abstract; Insecticide resistance and possible underlying mechanisms were studied in 52 strains of... more Abstract; Insecticide resistance and possible underlying mechanisms were studied in 52 strains of the German cockroach, Blattella germanica (L.) field-collected from Peninsular Malaysia. These strains were assayed using a lethal time assay at lOx susceptible LC95 concentrations of propoxur (1.10. MU. g/cm2), chlorpyrifos (18.40. MU. g/cm2), permethrin (1.70. MU. g/cm2) and deltamethrin (0.55. MU. g/cm2) using a surface-contact exposure method with reference to the susceptible ICI strain. Results indicated that propoxur and ...

Research paper thumbnail of Insecticide resistance and its underlying mechanisms in the German cockroach, Blattella germanica (L.)(Dictyoptera: Blattellidae)

J. Biosci., 1997

Insecticide resistance and its underlying mechanisms in the German cockroach, Blattella germanica... more Insecticide resistance and its underlying mechanisms in the German cockroach, Blattella germanica (Linn.)(Dictyoptera: Blattellidae). CY Lee J. Biosci 8, 156-172, 1997.

Research paper thumbnail of Sublethal effects of insecticides on longevity, fecundity and behaviour of insect pests; a review

Journal of Bioscience, 2000

... Reyes-Villanueva et al. ... blow fly (Protophonnia terraenovae) was not affected when the ins... more ... Reyes-Villanueva et al. ... blow fly (Protophonnia terraenovae) was not affected when the insects were treated with LC15 of endosulfan, but DDT and permethrin caused temporary doubling and long-lasting reduction in responsiveness, respectively, in tsetse flies (Chadd & Brady ...

Research paper thumbnail of Control of insecticide-resistant German cockroaches, Blattella germanica (L.)(Dictyoptera: Blattellidae) in food-outlets with hydramethylnon-based bait stations

Trop. Biomed., 1998

... Bait station and food were each provided at adjacent corners of the box, opposite to where ha... more ... Bait station and food were each provided at adjacent corners of the box, opposite to where harborage (folded paper) was placed. ... The cockroaches trapped were counted and percentagepopi~lation reduction at each sampling time interval was determined by co~iiparing the ...

Research paper thumbnail of A study on domiciliary cockroach infestation in Penang, Malaysia

J. Biosci., 1993

... 26 (92.9%) 14 (70.0%) 22 (91.7%) 15 (75.0%) 77 (83.7%) reported in Malaysia (Yap 1979). ... I... more ... 26 (92.9%) 14 (70.0%) 22 (91.7%) 15 (75.0%) 77 (83.7%) reported in Malaysia (Yap 1979). ... In this study, the households in Chulia Street and Dam Keramat Road, which constitute an urban area,had the highest rate of infestation (92.9%). ...

Research paper thumbnail of Diversity of cockroach species and effect of sanitation on level of cockroach infestation in residential premises

Tropical Biomedicine, 2000

A field study on cockroach species diversity, and influence of sanitation on infestation level, w... more A field study on cockroach species diversity, and influence of sanitation on infestation level, was conducted on six different locations (four apartment settings (Tmas, Bmaung2, Relau and Kmelayu), a residential slum setting (Sg Batu) and a terrace houses setting (Bmaung1)) in Penang Island, Malaysia. A total number of 192 residential premises were sampled and 3289 cockroaches, consisting of 10 species (Periplaneta americana, Periplaneta brunnea, Periplaneta australasiae, Neostylopyga rhombifolia, Nauphoeta ...

Research paper thumbnail of Medical importance of domiciliary cockroaches

Research paper thumbnail of 535 Wood preference of selected Malaysian subterranean termites (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae, Termitidae)

Sociobiology, 2004

R��sum��/Abstract Laboratory preference of 15 Malaysian wood species: nyatoh (Ganua sp.), jeluton... more R��sum��/Abstract Laboratory preference of 15 Malaysian wood species: nyatoh (Ganua sp.), jelutong (Dyera costulata), teak (Tectona grandis), angsana (Pterocarpus indicus), pine (Pinus caribaea), balau (Shorea sp.), red meranti (Shorea sp.), white meranti (Shorea sp.), rubber (Hevea brasieliensis), merbau (Intsia palembanica), membatu (Parinari sp.), terentang (Campnosperma auriculata), medang (a species ofLauraceae), melunak (Pentace sp.) and perah (Elateriospermum tapos) and 14 Japanese wood species: hiba (Thujopsis ...

Research paper thumbnail of Identification key to common urban pest ants in Malaysia

Tropical Biomedicine, 2001

... antenna1 segment [scape] and thorax; thin body with very long legs; light ... reddish brown b... more ... antenna1 segment [scape] and thorax; thin body with very long legs; light ... reddish brown body.. Anoplolepis longipes (red crazy ant) (Plate 3) 6. Head and thorax not heavily ..... sculptured 7. Head and thorax ...