CEN/TC 38/WG 24 - Insect testing - (beetles - termites)

This part of the EN 20 series specifies a method for the determination of the protective effectiveness or the toxic values of a wood preservative against infection by Lyctus brunneus (Stephens) in wood which has been treated previously by full impregantion.
This method is applicable to:
- water-insoluble chemicals which are being studied as active insecticides; or
- organic formulsation, as supplied or as prepared in the laboratory by dilution of concentrates.
This method is applicable to water-based preservatives.
NOTE This method can be used in conjuction with ageing procedures, which do not remove the added nutrient.

This part of the EN 20 series specifies a method for the determination of the protective effectiveness or the toxic values of a wood preservative against infection by Lyctus brunneus (Stephens) when the product is applied as a surface treatment to wood.
This method is applicable to:
- water-insoluble chemicals which are being studied as active insecticides; or
- organic formulsation, as supplied or as prepared in the laboratory by dilution of concentrates; or
- organic water-dispersible formulations as supplied or as prepared in the laboratory by dilution of concentrates; or
- water-soluble materials, for example salts.
NOTE This method can be used in conjuction with ageing procedures, which do not remove the added nutrient.

This document specifies a method for the determination of the curative action of a wood preservative against infestation by Anobium punctatum (De Geer) when the product is applied as a surface treatment to wood.
This method is applicable to any surface-applied treatment that is intended to prevent emergence of adult beetles but not intended to kill larvae in infested timber.
NOTE 1 This method can be used in conjunction with an ageing procedure, for example EN 73.
NOTE 2 Products intended to kill larvae can be tested by the method described in EN 48.

This document specifies a method for the determination of the toxic values of a wood preservative against the Reticulitermes species of European termites.
This method is applicable to:
- water-insoluble chemicals which are being studied as active insecticides;
- organic water-dispersible formulations as supplied or as prepared in the laboratory by dilution of concentrates; and
- water-soluble materials, for example salts.
NOTE This method can be used in conjunction with an ageing procedure, for example EN 73 or EN 84.

This document provides guidance on how to apply curative acting wood preservatives by surface application, by filling pre-drilled holes, and by pressure impregnation through pre-drilled holes. It lists methods in a standardized form followed by additional detailed interpretive information.
This document also includes necessary preparations of structural timber prior to this kind of treatment. It gives guidance on how to calculate necessary retentions for filling pre-drilled holes or for pressure impregnation from test results obtained from surface applications (e.g. EN 1390).

This document specifies a method for the determination of the eradicant action of a surface application of a fast and a slow acting wood preservative product or a deferred acting wood preservative product on solid wood infested with larvae of Hylotrupes bajulus (Linnaeus).
This method is applicable to:
-   organic formulations, as supplied or as prepared in the laboratory by dilution of concentrates; or
-   organic water-dispersible formulations, as supplied or as prepared in the laboratory by dilution of concentrates; or
-   water-soluble products, for example, salts.
NOTE   An ageing procedure cannot be combined with this method.

This document specifies a method for the determination of the toxic values of a wood preservative against the larvae of Hylotrupes bajulus (Linnaeus), introduced into wood treated previously by full impregnation. This method is applicable to: ¾ water-insoluble chemicals which are being studied as active insecticides; ¾ organic formulations, as supplied or as prepared in the laboratory by dilution of concentrates; ¾ organic water-dispersible formulations as supplied or as prepared in the laboratory by dilution of concentrates; ¾ water-soluble materials, for example salts. The method is applicable whether or not the test specimens have been subjected to appropriate ageing procedures.

This European Standard specifies a method for the determination of the preventive action of a wood preservative against eggs of Hylotrupes bajulus (Linnaeus) when the preservative is applied as a surface treatment to wood. This method is applicable to: - water-insoluble chemicals which are being studied as active insecticides; - organic formulations, as supplied or as prepared in the laboratory by dilution of concentrates; - organic water-dispersible formulations as supplied or as prepared in the laboratory by dilution of concentrates; or - water-soluble materials, for example salts. The method is applicable whether or not the test specimens have been subjected to appropriate ageing procedures.

This European Standard specifies a method for the determination of the preventive action of a wood preservative against recently hatched larvae of Hylotrupes bajulus (Linnaeus) when the preservative is applied as a surface treatment to wood. This method is applicable to: - water-insoluble chemicals which are being studied as active insecticides; - organic formulations, as supplied or as prepared in the laboratory by dilution of concentrates; - organic water-dispersible formulations as supplied or as prepared in the laboratory by dilution of concentrates; and - water-soluble materials, for example salts. The method is applicable whether or not the test specimens have been subjected to appropriate ageing procedures.

This European Standard specifies a method for the determination of the protective effectiveness or the toxic values of a wood preservative against infestation by Anobium punctatum (De Geer) when the product is applied as a surface treatment to wood. This method is applicable to: ¾ water-insoluble chemicals which are being studied as active insecticides, ¾ organic formulations, as supplied or as prepared in the laboratory by dilution of concentrates, ¾ organic water-dispersible formulations as supplied or as prepared in the laboratory by dilution of concentrates, ¾ water-soluble materials, for example salts. NOTE This method may be used in conjunction with an ageing procedure, for example EN 73.

This European Standard specifies a method for the determination of the protective effectiveness or the toxic values of a wood preservative against Anobium punctatum (De Geer) by egg-laying and larval survival in wood which has been treated previously by full impregnation. This method is applicable to:
-   water-insoluble chemicals which are being studied as active insecticides;
-   organic formulations, as supplied or as prepared in the laboratory by dilution of concentrates;
-   organic water-dispersible formulations as supplied or as prepared in the laboratory by dilution of concentrates, and
-   water-soluble materials, for example salts.
NOTE   This method can be used in conjunction with an ageing procedure, for example EN 73.

This European Standard specifies a method for the determination of the preventive action of a wood preservative against the Reticulitermes species of European termites ) when the preservative is applied as a surface treatment to wood.
This method is applicable to:
-   water-insoluble chemicals which are being studied as active ingredients;
-   organic formulations, as supplied or as prepared in the laboratory by dilution of concentrates;
-   organic water-dispersible formulations as supplied or as prepared in the laboratory by dilution of concentrates; and
-   water soluble materials, for example salts.
NOTE   This method can be used in conjunction with an ageing procedure, for example EN 73 or EN 84.

This document specifies a method for the determination of the eradicant action of a wood preservative against larvae of Anobium punctatum (De Geer).
This method is applicable to:
¾   organic formulations, as supplied or as prepared in the laboratory by dilution of concentrates; or
¾   organic water-dispersible formulations as supplied or as prepared in the laboratory by dilution of concentrates; or
¾   water-soluble materials, for example.

This European Standard specifies a marine test method for the determination of the relative effectiveness of wood preservatives applied by vacuum/pressure impregantion or other processes giving complete penetration in order to prevent attac of timber in sea-water by marine wood-boring organisms. The protective effect is assessed in realtion to that of a reference preservative applied by a standard treatment.

This document specifies a method for the determination of the preventive action of a wood preservative against the Reticulitermes species of European termites when the preservative is applied as a surface treatment to wood.
NOTE 1   This method can be applied not only to different species of Reticulitermes, but also to other species of the family Rhinotermitidae, where necessary adapting the temperature and humidity conditions and the assessment of attack to the specific behaviour of the species concerned.
This method is applicable to:
-   water-insoluble chemicals which are being studied as active ingredients;
-   organic formulations, as supplied or as prepared in the laboratory by dilution of concentrates;
-   organic water-dispersible formulations as supplied or as prepared in the laboratory by dilution of concentrates; and
-   water-soluble materials, for example salts.
NOTE 2   This method can be used in conjunction with an ageing procedure, for example EN 73 or EN 84.

This document specifies a method for the determination of the toxic values of a wood preservative against the Reticulitermes species of European termites ). This method is applicable to: - water-insoluble chemicals which are being studied as active insecticides; - organic water-dispersible formulations as supplied or as prepared in the laboratory by dilution of concentrates; and - water soluble materials, for example salts. NOTE This method can be used in conjunction with an ageing procedure, for example EN 73.

This European standard specifies a method for the determination of the curative action of a wood preservative against infestation by Anobium punctatum (De Geer) when the product is applied as a surfce treatment to wood. This method is applicable to any surface applied treatmetn that is intended to prevent emergence of adult beetles but not intended to kill larvae in infested timber.

This document specifies a method for the determination of the toxic values of a wood preservative against the larvae of Hylotrupes bajulus (Linnaeus), introduced into wood treated previously by full impregnation.
This method is applicable to:
¾   water-insoluble chemicals which are being studied as active insecticides;
¾   organic formulations, as supplied or as prepared in the laboratory by dilution of concentrates;
¾   organic water-dispersible formulations as supplied or as prepared in the laboratory by dilution of concentrates;
¾   water-soluble materials, for example salts.
The method is applicable whether or not the test specimens have been subjected to appropriate ageing procedures.

This European Standard specifies a method for the determination of the preventive action of a wood preservative against eggs of Hylotrupes bajulus (Linnaeus) when the preservative is applied as a surface treatment to wood.
This method is applicable to:
- water-insoluble chemicals which are being studied as active insecticides;
- organic formulations, as supplied or as prepared in the laboratory by dilution of concentrates;
- organic water-dispersible formulations as supplied or as prepared in the laboratory by dilution of concentrates; or
- water-soluble materials, for example salts.
The method is applicable whether or not the test specimens have been subjected to appropriate ageing procedures.

This European Standard specifies a method for the determination of the preventive action of a wood preservative against recently hatched larvae of Hylotrupes bajulus (Linnaeus) when the preservative is applied as a surface treatment to wood.
This method is applicable to:
- water-insoluble chemicals which are being studied as active insecticides;
- organic formulations, as supplied or as prepared in the laboratory by dilution of concentrates;
- organic water-dispersible formulations as supplied or as prepared in the laboratory by dilution of concentrates; and
- water-soluble materials, for example salts.
The method is applicable whether or not the test specimens have been subjected to appropriate ageing procedures.

This document specifies a method for the determination of the protective effectiveness or the toxic values of a wood preservative against infestation by Anobium punctatum (De Geer) when the product is applied as a surface treatment to wood.
This method is applicable to:
¾   water-insoluble chemicals which are being studied as active insecticides,
¾   organic formulations, as supplied or as prepared in the laboratory by dilution of concentrates,
¾   organic water-dispersible formulations as supplied or as prepared in the laboratory by dilution of concentrates,
¾   water-soluble materials, for example salts.
NOTE   This method may be used in conjunction with an ageing procedure, for example EN 73.

This document specifies a method for the determination of the protective effectiveness or the toxic values of a wood preservative against Anobium punctatum (De Geer) by egg-laying and larval survival in wood which has been treated previously by full impregnation. This method is applicable to:
¾   water-insoluble chemicals which are being studied as active insecticides;
¾   organic formulations, as supplied or as prepared in the laboratory by dilution of concentrates;,
¾   organic water-dispersible formulations as supplied or as prepared in the laboratory by dilution of concentrates, and
¾   water-soluble materials, for example salts.
NOTE   This method may be used in conjunction with an ageing procedure, for example EN 73.

This document specifies a method for the determination of the preventive action of a wood preservative against the Reticulitermes species of European termites  ) when the preservative is applied as a surface treatment to wood.
This method is applicable to:
-   water-insoluble chemicals which are being studied as active ingredients,
-   organic formulations, as supplied or as prepared in the laboratory by dilution of concentrates,
-   organic water-dispersible formulations as supplied or as prepared in the laboratory by dilution of concentrates, and
-   water soluble materials, for example salts.
NOTE   This method can be used in conjunction with an ageing procedure, for example EN 73.

This document specifies a method for the determination of the toxic values of a wood preservative against the Reticulitermes species of European termites ).
This method is applicable to:
-   water-insoluble chemicals which are being studied as active insecticides;
-   organic water-dispersible formulations as supplied or as prepared in the laboratory by dilution of concentrates; and
-   water soluble materials, for example salts.
NOTE   This method can be used in conjunction with an ageing procedure, for example EN 73.

This part of EN 46 specifies a method for the determination of the preventive action of a wood preservative against eggs of Hylotrupes bajulus (Linnaeus) when the preservative is applied as a surface treatment to wood.
This method is applicable to:
¾   water-insoluble chemicals which are being studied as active insecticides,
¾   organic formulations, as supplied or as prepared in the laboratory by dilution of concentrates,
¾   organic water-dispersible formulations as supplied or as prepared in the laboratory by dilution of concentrates, or
¾   water-soluble materials, for example salts.
The method is applicable whether or not the test specimens have been subjected to appropriate ageing procedures.

This document specifies a method for the determination of the preventive action of a wood preservative against recently hatched larvae of Hylotrupes bajulus (Linnaeus) when the preservative is applied as a surface treatment to wood.
This method is applicable to:
¾   water-insoluble chemicals which are being studied as active insecticides,
¾   organic formulations, as supplied or as prepared in the laboratory by dilution of concentrates,
¾   organic water-dispersible formulations as supplied or as prepared in the laboratory by dilution of concentrates, and
¾   water-soluble materials, for example salts.
The method is applicable whether or not the test specimens have been subjected to appropriate ageing procedures.