Deterring Termites

yes I read your pervious post (just kidding) And I realise permethrin on its own is not approved to use under AS 3660.1 but it is becoming more common for new treated timber products to be treated with this only, now CCA is banned. These products are BCA accredited. You are the expert not me but i believe I am not wrong in saying this product would have some effect and detterence value. Some pest controllers for existing houses (not new) are spruiking permethrin as a safer less toxic alternative.

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Originally Posted by thebuildingsurv

Yes I do know there is a difference between them, however as you know many bugs are controlled by the same types of chemicals. I thought you would have been aware that many "eco" pest controllers use perethroid based chemicals, some mixed with a celluose material, im sure they wouldn't guarantee it though.

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but it is becoming more common for new treated timber products to be treated with this only, now CCA is banned. These products are BCA accredited

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this is wood injected under high pressure or dipped.

you asked

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Hey Bugsy, what do you think of permethrin (ant poison) concentrate as a do it yourself termite treatment or preventative

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to which i responded with my opinion.

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But if you have a grid or gutter, like what was suggested earlier, you can just lift it up anyway.

I dont think baits with serve any real purpose for you.
As said before, they dont provide any protection against attack.

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Thanks very much for the advice Bugsy and others, it is greatly appreciated.

I am installing guttering/drainage in a way that will allow me to lift it every few months and check for activity. Totally agree about those traps, then really gave us a false sense of security.

Alex