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10-15-08, 07:47 PM

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pre construction termite control

What type of treatment do you put under a concrete slab for termites & ants? Building is 24 x 24 with block walls and concrete slab insulated with rigid foam insulation (Styrofoam Square Edge). Would borate work? I am mainly concerned about ants getting into the foam. We live near Nashville, TN & I need to purchase products locally - we are pouring the slab the 24th.
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10-18-08, 05:33 AM

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Hi Tnwillow,

You should find this helpful.
http://extension.umd.edu/publications/PDFs/FS772.pdf
http://www.motherearthnews.com/Do-It...e-Control.aspx

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10-19-08, 07:21 PM

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Thank you. I did find them helpful.

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10-19-08, 08:14 PM

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You are very welcome! Good luck with your building project.

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