Why Worry About Termites?
These insects exist in colonies and primarily thrive on wood and also consume cellulose-based plant materials. Unfortunately, all homes, regardless of their construction type, can provide cellulose food for termite infestation. Termites are detritivores, or detritus feeders. They feed on dead plants and trees which includes wood. A termite’s mouth is capable of tearing pieces of woody material. This ability is what causes concern in human dwellings .While termite workers only measure approximately 1 cm to a few millimeters in length, their feeding habits are capable of causing costly damage to property. House foundations, furniture, shelves and even books are all possible feeding sites for termites.
Type of Termites Prone In India
Type of Termite Control
Pre Termite Treatment
Post Termite Treatment
Pre Construction Treatment
Pre constructional anti-termite treatment is a process in which the soil around the building is treated at a very beginning stage of construction, ie, during the construction stages of the substructure up to plinth level. It basically involves treatments in very prime and exposed areas like trenches for columns, plinth beams, plinth filling, at junction of walls and floor, in expansion joints etc. Before that, a thorough site inspection is required to properly assess the quantity and dosage of chemicals.
Ideally,
- Bottom and sides of excavation are treated with chemicals before the foundation is laid
- Wherever slabs on grades are to be built , holes are drilled in the soil ,and filled with chemicals
- The entire perimeter of the building construction structure is treated with chemicals by drilling holes in the earth
- In pipe beddings, the area is filled with chemicals to secure the pipe from any future termite infestation.
Let us have a look at the procedure in detail,
Site Preparation
Here the site is thoroughly inspected by our experts, and all sorts of organic matter, dirt and rubbish are cleared up. If any termite mounds, several holes are drilled with bars and are immediately destroyed by treating with our chemicals.
Treatment of Excavated Trench
Here the site is thoroughly inspected by our experts, and all sorts of organic matter, dirt and rubbish are cleared up. If any termite mounds, several holes are drilled with bars and are immediately destroyed by treating with our chemicals.
Treatment of Soil Along External Periphery
The external perimeter of the building shall be treated here. The entire perimeter of the building shall be rodded to make holes at a depth of about 300 mm. We then pour the chemical emulsion into the hole and tamp back the soil after treatment. This prevents the termites from entering the building from the exterior surroundings.Treatment Of Soil Along External Periphery
Constructing Structural Barriers
The external perimeter of the building shall be treated here. The entire perimeter of the building shall be rodded to make holes at a depth of about 300 mm. We then pour the chemical emulsion into the hole and tamp back the soil after treatment. This prevents the termites from entering the building from the exterior surroundings.
Soil Surrounding Pipes And Conduits
Pipes with its tubular structure, is one of the most coziest homes for termites. We treat the service pipes entering the foundation/building .Treatment shall be carried out at a distance of 300 mm away from pipe in both Side at a depth of about 75 mm below the pipe, basically, at each entry points treatment shall be carried out.
Treatment of Floor And Wall Junctions
Continuity of vertical chemical barrier on inner wall surface from ground level to finished floor level is required. The floor and wall junctions again require special attention. The termite treatment is carried out by, placing a channel of 30×30 mm at all junctions of wall and columns with floor before subgrade is laid. Then, holes are drilled up to ground level and our chemical emulsion are poured, tamped the soil back into the channel and consolidated.
Treatment of Expansion Joints
Soil beneath the expansion joints at ground level shall be treated with our chemical spray at the quantity, per running meter of expansion joint.
Post Construction Treatment
Now this occurs as a maintenance process for those buildings which are already infested by termites. Proper termite inspection is carried out to get to know the spread of termites in the building, and to detect the points of entry of termites in the building. Any shelter tubes detected are immediately dismantled by injecting anti-termite emulsion through them. If the attack is severe, the soil around the building, and soil under the floor may be injected with anti-termite emulsion. This treatment may be applied upto a depth of 30 cm below ground level. To prevent the entry of termites through voids in masonry, 12 mm dia. Holes are drilled at 30 cm c/c at downward angle of 45 from both the sides of walls at plinth level and chemical emulsion is pumped into these under pressure. These holes are then sealed.
They say “prevention is better than cure”. Rather the pre construction methodology is more effective and economical than the post construction treatment. During the process of construction, major portions of our buildings remain exposed to water, air and other unfavorable conditions which conveniently invite termites. Anti termite specimens are smeared before starting concrete work for the foundation, in all timber touching soil, where pipes and conduits are laid etc. For the post construction, the specimens need to be sprayed on all soil touching the external periphery of the building.
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