Termite and Wood Boring Insects - Premise or Tengard/Permethrin? for termites

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Evilone
09-21-07, 03:46 PM
My house has needed to be treated for termites since I've owned it. I have been putting it off because of other home projects or lack of funds. I may DIY because I still want to do some work that would disturb the ground that way I can spot treat it when needed. Tengard is cheaper,premise kills and I like that! However I was told that I have to mix it 25gal at a time ,I don't have anything to mix in unless I can use 5gal buckets and mix them all together? These are just the chemicals that caught my eye feel free to recommend something else. If I decide to have a pro do this should I ask for a particular chemical? Thanks.

Newt
09-21-07, 04:02 PM
I personally prefer biological controls or organics, but the bait system also works well unless you see active infestations.
http://www.motherearthnews.com/DIY/1988-03-01/Safe-Termite-Control.aspx
http://counties.cce.cornell.edu/suffolk/grownet/insect-pests/nematodes.htm
http://www.agnr.umd.edu/MCE/Publications/Publication.cfm?ID=72&cat=L

Newt
The_Bugman
09-21-07, 08:40 PM
Get a professional to install the Advance Termite Bait System.