by Frank <frankdotlogullo@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
Oct 27, 2007 at 08:02 AM
malibu.ron@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
> I am putting a new roof on a 40 year old home. The roof is stripped
> down to the beams and numerous walls are open to replace damaged
> beams. From everything I gather this is an ideal time to treat the
> openings for future termite problems. I plan to generously spry
> orange oil. My thoughts are to also blow in boric acid. Are there
> any packages that I could deposit in the walls for a longer lasting
> effect.
>
I can only respond as a chemist with no practical experience. Boric
acid/borates would look good to me. Here's something I googled up:
http://www.askthebuilder.com/272-StopTermites-Soak-Wood-with-Safe-Borates.shtml
I would think orange oil might function as a repellent but might stink
up house and eventually eva****ate.
Frank
