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GG

12-13-2003 08:44:25




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I have a home that has a finished basement. The home was built in 1977 and I have owned it for 9 years. During this time, I have never suspected a Termite problem. With a fully finished basement, it is nearly impossible to search for termite infestation without some destruction of existing materials. What would be your suggestions and can I drill holes and treat it myself?




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countryboy10

01-08-2004 13:12:00




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 Re: TERMITES? in reply to GG, 12-13-2003 08:44:25  
In response to Lowe's..John,Pa. advice on termites in Pennsylvania I've got to strongly disagree with you!!! I've lived in numerous areas in southwestern Pa. in my 53 years and I've seen termites everywhere. Anytime you have wood in contact with the soil you create an environment for termites. Termites need two things to survive...1)wood 2)water. They have to return to the soil daily to get their water. They build "mud tunnels" on the foundation block of your expensive home to protect them from the heat and wind elements. I've even seen them tunneling right through the "termite proof" Wolman lumber you guys sell at Lowes. Nothing personal John, but just because you don't see them doesn't mean they don't exist. By the way, do you guys at Lowe's sell any W.M.D. for field mice?

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kyhayman

12-13-2003 19:33:20




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 Re: TERMITES? in reply to GG, 12-13-2003 08:44:25  
Most of the commercial products on the market are permethrin based at something like a 2% concentration. In fact, my dad had a local company come and treat an infestation. The guy told him that was the chemical and formulation that he was using. Dad showed him some Pounce which is a 40% formulation .

I treated a barn with a 10% permethrin solution (enriched with 10% fuel oil), same mix as I use on back rubs for face flies. Complete control in 2 weeks. Infestation was pretty massive, took 600 board feet of lumber to repair it.

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Lowe's..John,PA

12-13-2003 17:37:37




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 Re: TERMITES? in reply to GG, 12-13-2003 08:44:25  
Down here in Pensacola, FL. I noticed that Lowes and Home Depot have a large inventory of chemistry for termite prevention.

Since I have a winter property here I guess that I will do some research with Lowes.

Up in PA we don't have the problems with termites. Yes, occasionaly someone will come around and start worrying us with the potential problem. Most of the old (centuries old) houses have outlasted most bug damage.

Most new houses have bugs being brought in with the new lumber that is used in building them.

POINT IS: Check with Home Depot or Lowes. They seem to have the chemistry. So, they should have the answers. Good Luck

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Mac

12-13-2003 10:40:02




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 Re: TERMITES? in reply to GG, 12-13-2003 08:44:25  
If you have a poured basement wall, and the floor and walls were poured as one, termites are probably unlikely. Is there any way possible that you can check the sill's? Any cracks anywhere? I would think if you could trench a little on the outside of the wall and pour in lots of dope, that would be of great help. Exterminators would probably inject the soil several inchs deep around the house. Problem anymore is finding a good dope solution, Dursban is off the market as with the best stuff that was ever made for termites. Chloradane. Also seems termites are sort of territorial. Depends on what part of the country you are in. We got them In Ill. nephew has none in Colo.

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GG

12-13-2003 11:53:15




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 Re: Re: TERMITES? in reply to Mac, 12-13-2003 10:40:02  
My basement walls are cement blocks. most of the basement walls are completely underground. I live in North West Alabama. The problem will be purchasing the right chemical. I just hate to pay a professional exterminator 2 to 3 thousand dollars, just for piece of mind!----THANKS---



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Mac

12-13-2003 12:20:49




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 Re: Re: Re: TERMITES? in reply to GG, 12-13-2003 11:53:15  
Years ago I had a basement with the block type walls. I drilled blocks outside at intervals above ground level, drilled hollow parts and used an old sprayer. Injected a lot of dope in the holes. They were easy to reseal. But as I stated before, back then you could get the chemicals. Last time I had a pro do it, 20 yr guarantee? 10 yrs down the rd I saw termites? So figure.....



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