04-20-2009, 07:40 AM
I attended a seminar on termite put on by the U.H. Entemology Department.
It was informative.
Some basics that I remember well....
The effective termite wood treatments were banned a couple decade back. The best they have now is Hi-bor. Boric acid.
Tested in their termite mounds they reported effective resitance for three years.
One thing to remember with hi-bor is you have to treat the cut end of every cut board. Rarely done except by owner/builders.
Estimated termite damage in Hawaii per year was $150 million.
It's all a series of choices and trade offs.
It was informative.
Some basics that I remember well....
The effective termite wood treatments were banned a couple decade back. The best they have now is Hi-bor. Boric acid.
Tested in their termite mounds they reported effective resitance for three years.
One thing to remember with hi-bor is you have to treat the cut end of every cut board. Rarely done except by owner/builders.
Estimated termite damage in Hawaii per year was $150 million.
It's all a series of choices and trade offs.
Assume the best and ask questions.
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