permaculture

[2w4r@usinternet.com]

We've bought and are renovating an older wood-frame home in Southern 
California.  Like most such homes near the sea, it has extensive 
termite damage, both dry-wood and subterranean.  We can replace the 
damaged wood, but can we safely treat the wood, while it is exposed, or 
otherwise prevent future infestations?  My research has found no better 
option than tenting and using Vicane, which we don't want to do.  
Safety aside, we have solar panels on the roof, and we can't find any 
termite company that will warrant them against damage from placing and 
removing the tenting.  Do we have any options other than to feel good 
about not using pesticides, while the house falls down around our ears?