Subterranean Termites: Their Prevention and Control in Buildings |
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12 inches apply a termiticide areas BAIT STATION basement building practices carpenter ants cellulose chemical are applied chemical barrier chemical treatments chemically treated Closed crawlspace concrete slab-on-ground cracks crawlspace foundations diluted chemical drywood termites electrical conduits expansion joints Figure FINISHED GRADE form boards Formosan subterranean termite foundation walls French drains gallons 15 liters girders GRAVEL FILL hidden access holes hollow blocks homeowner inches 15 cm inches 30 cm infestations in buildings insecticide inspection joists linear feet MASONRY WALL material moisture monitoring stations nests pesticide PHYSICAL BARRIER pipes plumbing porches posts prevent termite protection REINFORCED CONCRETE resistant wood shelter tubes slab-on-ground construction soil beneath SOIL Physical sump pumps termite activity termite attack termite control termite entry termite infestations termite prevention termite problem termites in existing treat the soil treated soil trench tunnels type of construction untreated wood VAPOR BARRIER voids winged reproductives wood above ground WOOD DEBRIS Yes/No