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Abstract：
This study aimed to assess mound abundance, the livelihood impacts of termites, and determinant factors in the Meta Robi District, Ethiopia. A descriptive research design was used for primary data collection from the three selected kebeles. Termite nests were counted from each Goxi (the sub-kebele and the smallest unit in Ethiopia) using a transect line. In addition, 190 household heads were selected randomly from each kebele, and a questionnaire survey was used to collect primary data from the respondents. Termite nests were abundant in Warabo (7.25.71 per 1000 m2), but scarce in Warke Walensu Kebele (2.25.50 per 1000 m2). Teff (49.5%) and wheat (32.6%) were the most severely affected crops by termites. The mean annual hectare of land and quintals of teff and wheat damaged per household was higher in Warabo Kebele (p < 0.05). The annual economic loss from termites in crops was higher in Warabo (4722.23 ± 869.67 ETB and 4396.43 ± 852.65 ETB from teff and wheat per household, respectively). Agroecology, deforestation, overgrazing, and crop types were the factors that determined termite abundance and its impact on farmers\' livelihoods. Mound opening and smoking are the management methods currently used, but no government support exists. Therefore, integrated and effective termite pest management is critical for long-term food security in the study area.
摘要：
这项研究旨在评估土丘的丰度，白蚁对生计的影响，以及MetaRobi区的决定因素，埃塞俄比亚。描述性研究设计用于从三个选定的kebel中收集主要数据。使用样线从每个Goxi（埃塞俄比亚的亚克贝勒和最小单位）计数白蚁巢。此外,从每个kebele中随机选出190名户主，并使用问卷调查从受访者那里收集主要数据。Warabo的白蚁巢丰富（每1000平方米7.25.71），但在WarkeWalensuKebele稀缺（每1000平方米2.25.50）。Teff（49.5％）和小麦（32.6％）是受白蚁影响最严重的作物。WaraboKebele每户遭受破坏的土地年平均公顷以及Teff和小麦的千分之几（p<0.05）较高。Warabo的农作物白蚁年度经济损失较高（每户来自画眉草和小麦的4722.23±869.67ETB和4396.43±852.65ETB，分别)。农业生态学,森林砍伐,过度放牧,和作物类型是决定白蚁丰度及其对农民生计影响的因素。土墩开放和吸烟是目前使用的管理方法,但是没有政府的支持.因此,综合有效的白蚁防治对研究区的长期粮食安全至关重要。
