Termite Prevention, Advise
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 Nov 12 2009, 10:10 AM, updated 17y ago
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Dear all,
I'll be renovating my new house soon (Will be retiling my ground floor) and would like to seek advise on what is the best and cheapest method for Termite prevention. How much will I expect? Recommendations welcome. Thanks in advance!  |
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Nov 12 2009, 11:41 AM
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Since u r retilling...i wonder you can pour the anti-termite solution before u put in the new tiles..i did it myself but it was when the house completed the pilling activity..n at least 3 rounds..till now still good..after 7 years..
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Nov 12 2009, 01:52 PM
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I thought that will have to be done before the house being constructed?
QUOTE(walle @ Nov 12 2009, 11:41 AM) Since u r retilling...i wonder you can pour the anti-termite solution before u put in the new tiles..i did it myself but it was when the house completed the pilling activity..n at least 3 rounds..till now still good..after 7 years..  |
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Nov 12 2009, 05:56 PM
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if i'm not mistaken, can still pour in anti-termite solution, even after tiling is done...the pest company will drill holes in several corners of your house at your tiles, pour the solution, and then cement back the holes with colored cement as similar as your tiles...
of course lah, the holes will disrupt your beautiful tiles look, so maybe can try choose spots where they will go unnoticed (like covered tiles with carpet, or furniture, etc)... |
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Nov 12 2009, 08:10 PM
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if u redo the tiling, just run a set of conceal pipe plus drill holes at 1m c/c, pump in the anti termite once a year, no more drilling/ hassle
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Nov 12 2009, 08:35 PM
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anti termite solution is not fool proof...especially if your housing area is termite area...some developers even dump broken and unused wood materials in the construction site...
there are millions of them and being such small in size, there is not such thing as a 100% fool proof barrier .... if you have a neighbour that has been hit..be extra careful...a colony (or several colonies) is nearby, underground... the best way is still observation and prevention prevention dont store old news papers in store rooms avoid moisture in store room observation check the roof beam at least once a year. check and wooden structures near places that are moist (kitchen/bathroom window and door panes) if infested, do baiting treatment. expensive yes, but so far, the proven way to get rid of termites.. |
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Nov 13 2009, 10:51 AM
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Hi Nando,
I'm not sure whether my area is a termite area or not. Hope not. Will try to check with the neighbours. Does that mean we don't have to spend loads of $$ on the termite prevention and just have to be extra cautious and do our own observation? If termites are found, then only spend the $ to do the baiting treatment? QUOTE(nando @ Nov 12 2009, 08:35 PM) anti termite solution is not fool proof...especially if your housing area is termite area...some developers even dump broken and unused wood materials in the construction site... there are millions of them and being such small in size, there is not such thing as a 100% fool proof barrier .... if you have a neighbour that has been hit..be extra careful...a colony (or several colonies) is nearby, underground... the best way is still observation and prevention prevention dont store old news papers in store rooms avoid moisture in store room observation check the roof beam at least once a year. check and wooden structures near places that are moist (kitchen/bathroom window and door panes) if infested, do baiting treatment. expensive yes, but so far, the proven way to get rid of termites.. |
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Nov 13 2009, 03:15 PM
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Simple DIY can ?
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Nov 15 2009, 10:28 PM
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QUOTE(nando @ Nov 12 2009, 08:35 PM) anti termite solution is not fool proof...especially if your housing area is termite area...some developers even dump broken and unused wood materials in the construction site... its up to you...my advice is its not fool-proof....the chemical barrier might help but its not fool proof...i am not sure but i think if want to put barrier, should put before house structure is built...by developer...but how many developer want to do that? there are millions of them and being such small in size, there is not such thing as a 100% fool proof barrier .... if you have a neighbour that has been hit..be extra careful...a colony (or several colonies) is nearby, underground... the best way is still observation and prevention prevention dont store old news papers in store rooms avoid moisture in store room observation check the roof beam at least once a year. check and wooden structures near places that are moist (kitchen/bathroom window and door panes) if infested, do baiting treatment. expensive yes, but so far, the proven way to get rid of termites..  yes, do the inspection i suggested. google for more info on self termite inspection/prevention, etc. Termite infestation = termite looking for food = wood/papers. and termites are attracted by moisture... yes, once you discover termite attacking your home, the only way is baiting because only baiting can eliminate colonies. but baiting requires skills....that is why company that can do a proper job charge at a premium price....  DIY?? dont think so..unless you are trained in pest management... |
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Jan 5 2010, 09:25 PM
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Just done my.
Personnel from Termite Co drilled 150 holes on ground floor and spay chemical on upper floor for my d/s house. Cost <> 2k. |
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Jan 5 2010, 09:33 PM
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QUOTE(APPA @ Nov 12 2009, 08:10 PM) if u redo the tiling, just run a set of conceal pipe plus drill holes at 1m c/c, pump in the anti termite once a year, no more drilling/ hassle interesting indeed... d u have any photos? quite interested heresome q: 1. pipe materials / size 2. need gradient? 3. will it get blocked? i maintain quite a number of govt buildings, and about 1 in 10 will have termite issues, so this is quite relevant a lil bit off topic, termites can be grouped into a few, and treatments / chemicals for each group is different (can't remember all, or even their names) there's the termite from the soil, which likes damp areas there's termite that will only infest soft woods (like ceiling boards and ceiling frames) there's termite that infest hardwood timber, such as your roof trusses. these ones cause serious structural damages. i've seen 8" x 4" timber truss reduced to dust |
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Jan 6 2010, 01:42 AM
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QUOTE(APPA @ Nov 12 2009 @ 08:10 PM) if u redo the tiling, just run a set of conceal pipe plus drill holes at 1m c/c, pump in the anti termite once a year, no more drilling/ hassle smile.gif similar with NLC termguard  50 years warranty NLC » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « QUOTE(lucifah @ Jan 5 2010, 09:33 PM) interesting indeed... d u have any photos? quite interested here PVC pipe with end cap, drilled/ slot wrap with geo-textile, use pump/ pressure so no need gradientsome q: 1. pipe materials / size 2. need gradient? 3. will it get blocked? i maintain quite a number of govt buildings, and about 1 in 10 will have termite issues, so this is quite relevant This post has been edited by skng03: Jan 6 2010, 01:47 AM |
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