Subject: [permaculture] need termite prevention advice
Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2006 15:51:34 -0800
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?
[permaculture] need termite prevention advice,
2w4r, 03/14/2006