ANTI-TERMITE TREATMENT (CHEMICAL TREATMENT)
Anti-Termite Treatment (Chemical Treatment) 16 ANTI-TERMITE TREATMENT (CHEMICAL TREATMENT) 16.1 General Termites are divided into two types on the basis of their habitat, namely: (a) Subterranean or ground-nesting termites (b) Non-subterranean or wood-nesting termites having no contact with soil. The former are more destructive. Treating the soil with chemicals beneath the building and around the foundation with a chemical soil insecticide is a good preventive measure. The purpose of the treatment is to create a chemical barrier between the ground and woodwork. Timber used in the building shall be natural, durable, heartwood, treated, and seasoned. Anti-termite treatment can also be given, through constructional measures, to existing buildings. These are covered elsewhere (see Chapter 6). 16.2 Site Preparation 16.2.1 Remove tre...