In order to improve the understanding of metal salt in termite control,this paper focuses on the control effect of metal salt on termites from inorganic metal salts,organic metal salts,nano metal salts and their combinations.Metal salts which have environmental hazards or are prohibited to use,are excluded.Compared with organic pesticides such as fluoride,diphenethrin and imidacloprid,single metal salt is generally less toxic to termites with high concentration and dosage.However,metal salt sources are wide...