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TSjojozep
post Feb 27 2011, 09:25 PM, updated 15y ago

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Does anyone know how effective and how much it is ?

There are no termites but as a future prevention, will it be good to have it done..

or there is nothing to worry about, as the chances are slim..
TSjojozep
post Mar 1 2011, 05:39 PM

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QUOTE(lucerne @ Mar 1 2011, 05:35 PM)
pls take note that termites can migrate from your neibour houses thru roof trusses. so it is best if you can spray chemicals on the roof truss every 3-5 years. (short term protection) The more concentrate the better, the shop sell from 20% to 45% w/w.  This is neccessary as most of the timber truss is not well chemicals treated. (cheated by saw mills)
pls dun spray the same chemicals on furniture, cupboard, cabinets and doors as it is very toxic to human.

drill and pump chemicals - dun believe this! it wont last long due to msia hot and wet wheather.
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where can buy this chemical and how to apply?
TSjojozep
post Mar 4 2011, 07:08 PM

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QUOTE(PJusa @ Mar 4 2011, 05:46 PM)
hmm fipronil can also be used to paint the wood not a problem (extremely efficient). and since its not easily washed away at all lacing the soil is extremely efficiend (unlike the normal drill jobs i take it). its non toxic to humans and pets so added plus - i found this stuff very convincing. we also painted the beams and doorframes with it and pumped underneath a visible termite colony at my neighbours place. two weeks later - no trace (note: pumped underneath not on them, so they must get in touch with it first). its more expensive but will last easily 5-10 years so that saves a lot of hassle afterwards smile.gif
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is this fipronil available form the traditional hardware shops?

can we paint it on or spray it on?

when you say pump,you meant spray with a spray pump?

After spraying or painting, is it safe to touch? say i spray on roof wooden truss, then we climb into attic to do work,will we poison ourselves? notworthy.gif
TSjojozep
post Mar 26 2011, 11:49 PM

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QUOTE(skng03 @ Feb 28 2011, 08:01 PM)
it's true that they have to drill & pump chemical every few years.. rclxub.gif  rclxub.gif thats why i run a set of pipes before i laid my tiles icon_rolleyes.gif
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why do you need to run a set of pipes?


Added on March 27, 2011, 1:11 am
QUOTE(centurionstareng @ Mar 8 2011, 12:06 PM)
Termite treatment is actually a good LONG TERM investment and recommend you should do it, after all the cost compared to the house itself is very small indeed. I didnt do for my house in the beginning and regretted it last two months ago. Colony of termites decided to move into my place. Had to clear out 50% of the stuff and do spraying. Hard time, wish i'd spend that RM600 in the beginning. Total damage was about RM5k...

Last words...get it done now before later...you never know.

You can try my classmate, he's into termite treatment and pest control. Kerry Kua at 016 252 0344. Cheers.
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What is done for rm600?


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TSjojozep
post Apr 6 2011, 10:00 PM

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The termites can sense the chemicals? and avoid it?

I done baiting DIY before and it works,killed all the termites...only thing is that I found out a bit late..
now I have a LED touchlight white light to do my own inspection...

This post has been edited by jojozep: Apr 6 2011, 10:02 PM

 

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