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Termites... bugger bellamy_luke 02-18-2007
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Posted by on February 18, 2007, 7:18 pm


Hi - I have an old wooden fence I pulled down on the weekend to build
a nice shiny colourbond fence. When pulling off the pailings I found
termites. Lots of them. Now I know your not supposed to disturb them
but I had to finish the fence. I just placed all the pailings on the
ground where I removed them.

Now this is a back fence so it's about 30 metres away from the house.
But I'm worried that if I move the old fence pailings to take them to
the tip that I will cause them to move to my house (off the ground on
brick piers with ant caps). To move the pailings I have to carry them
past my house out to the front. Sounds funny but what happens if
termites jump off the pailings when I'm walking past my house. But I
know they cant survive long outside so I might be OK.
Will I be?
I dont really want to burn the old fence because I'll have to wait 4
months until Winter and we have a total fire ban here in Australia.

While I'm at it... theres alot of up and downs, and the cost of
termite protection I dont really have the money for. Can anyone point
me to a "do it yourself" solution? I doubt it but no harm in asking.
I'm not a pro but I'm pretty handy around the house and love getting
my hands dirty. I looked at the hardware store and they've got nothing
to practially protect the house. The only have a diesel mix you pour
around the house.


Posted by BobK207 on February 18, 2007, 7:59 pm


On Feb 18, 4:18 pm, bellamy_l...@hotmail.com wrote:
> Hi - I have an old wooden fence I pulled down on the weekend to build
> a nice shiny colourbond fence. When pulling off the pailings I found
> termites. Lots of them. Now I know your not supposed to disturb them
> but I had to finish the fence. I just placed all the pailings on the
> ground where I removed them.
>
> Now this is a back fence so it's about 30 metres away from the house.
> But I'm worried that if I move the old fence pailings to take them to
> the tip that I will cause them to move to my house (off the ground on
> brick piers with ant caps). To move the pailings I have to carry them
> past my house out to the front. Sounds funny but what happens if
> termites jump off the pailings when I'm walking past my house. But I
> know they cant survive long outside so I might be OK.
> Will I be?
> I dont really want to burn the old fence because I'll have to wait 4
> months until Winter and we have a total fire ban here in Australia.
>
> While I'm at it... theres alot of up and downs, and the cost of
> termite protection I dont really have the money for. Can anyone point
> me to a "do it yourself" solution? I doubt it but no harm in asking.
> I'm not a pro but I'm pretty handy around the house and love getting
> my hands dirty. I looked at the hardware store and they've got nothing
> to practially protect the house. The only have a diesel mix you pour
> around the house.

>>>>>>
termite protection I dont really have the money for. Can anyone point
me to a "do it yourself" solution? <<<<

Yeah, avoid wood / soil contact.......Use only appropriately treated
wood for soil contact.

Wood in contact with soil is a a sure way of providing termites a
place to live while they get ready to invade your home.

Pouring diesel mix around your house is a good way to contaminate the
ground water, don't do it.

cheers
Bob


Posted by Lar on February 18, 2007, 9:24 pm


bellamy_luke@hotmail.com wrote:

>
> Now this is a back fence so it's about 30 metres away from the house.
> But I'm worried that if I move the old fence pailings to take them to
> the tip that I will cause them to move to my house (off the ground on
> brick piers with ant caps). To move the pailings I have to carry them
> past my house out to the front. Sounds funny but what happens if
> termites jump off the pailings when I'm walking past my house. But I
> know they cant survive long outside so I might be OK.

They will shortly die of dehydration or predation of other insects
> I dont really want to burn the old fence because I'll have to wait 4
> months until Winter and we have a total fire ban here in Australia.
>
> While I'm at it... theres alot of up and downs, and the cost of
> termite protection I dont really have the money for. Can anyone point
> me to a "do it yourself" solution? I doubt it but no harm in asking.
> I'm not a pro but I'm pretty handy around the house and love getting
> my hands dirty. I looked at the hardware store and they've got nothing
> to practially protect the house. The only have a diesel mix you pour
> around the house.

The only thing the diesel will do for the termites is cause them to move
to an uncontaminated area around the home. make sure you have several
inches of clean foundation so they can't easily make entry into the
structure.

Lar


Posted by Sacramento Dave on February 18, 2007, 9:35 pm



> Hi - I have an old wooden fence I pulled down on the weekend to build
> a nice shiny colourbond fence. When pulling off the pailings I found
> termites. Lots of them. Now I know your not supposed to disturb them
> but I had to finish the fence. I just placed all the pailings on the
> ground where I removed them.
>
> Now this is a back fence so it's about 30 metres away from the house.
> But I'm worried that if I move the old fence pailings to take them to
> the tip that I will cause them to move to my house (off the ground on
> brick piers with ant caps). To move the pailings I have to carry them
> past my house out to the front. Sounds funny but what happens if
> termites jump off the pailings when I'm walking past my house. But I
> know they cant survive long outside so I might be OK.
> Will I be?
> I dont really want to burn the old fence because I'll have to wait 4
> months until Winter and we have a total fire ban here in Australia.
>
> While I'm at it... theres alot of up and downs, and the cost of
> termite protection I dont really have the money for. Can anyone point
> me to a "do it yourself" solution? I doubt it but no harm in asking.
> I'm not a pro but I'm pretty handy around the house and love getting
> my hands dirty. I looked at the hardware store and they've got nothing
> to practially protect the house. The only have a diesel mix you pour
> around the house.

They will just they can't get back under ground to there nest so they will
just die. spray the area with bug spray. There not going to fall off the
wood and invest the house. If they get in your house it has nothing to do
with the old fence. You really should read up on them.



Posted by Norminn on February 18, 2007, 10:20 pm


bellamy_luke@hotmail.com wrote:
> Hi - I have an old wooden fence I pulled down on the weekend to build
> a nice shiny colourbond fence. When pulling off the pailings I found
> termites. Lots of them. Now I know your not supposed to disturb them
> but I had to finish the fence. I just placed all the pailings on the
> ground where I removed them.
>
> Now this is a back fence so it's about 30 metres away from the house.
> But I'm worried that if I move the old fence pailings to take them to
> the tip that I will cause them to move to my house (off the ground on
> brick piers with ant caps). To move the pailings I have to carry them
> past my house out to the front. Sounds funny but what happens if
> termites jump off the pailings when I'm walking past my house. But I
> know they cant survive long outside so I might be OK.
> Will I be?
> I dont really want to burn the old fence because I'll have to wait 4
> months until Winter and we have a total fire ban here in Australia.
>
> While I'm at it... theres alot of up and downs, and the cost of
> termite protection I dont really have the money for. Can anyone point
> me to a "do it yourself" solution? I doubt it but no harm in asking.
> I'm not a pro but I'm pretty handy around the house and love getting
> my hands dirty. I looked at the hardware store and they've got nothing
> to practially protect the house. The only have a diesel mix you pour
> around the house.
>
Termites avoid sunlight, as you might prove if you dig at the wood and
expose them - they will crawl deeper into the chamber. So, if you haul
it away they aren't likely to know they are going elsewhere or to prefer
your property :o)

If you find an old, dead piece of wood lying on the ground anywhere, you
will likely find termites in it. Best defense is to know how to prevent
their entry, keep wood dry and painted, keep landscaping off wood parts
of the house, seal up gaps around windows, doors and plumbing entries,
and know signs to look for.

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