Answer:1. Remove all stumps, roots and wood debris from the immediate area around the house.
Leave a buffer zone of approximately 30 m (100 ft) between the house and surrounding
vegetation, and protect against “aerial attack” by trimming back any overhanging tree limbs.
Seal and periodically check all potential entry points.
2. Clear away any natural nesting materials such as dead trees and downed limbs, and store
firewood well away from the house.
3. In areas that are particularly prone to pest problems such as heavily wooded areas or low
shaded areas where the ground stays damp, consider utilizing baiting systems and/or
perimeter soil and foundation treatments using a long-acting pesticide prior to backfilling.
4. Ensure that the landscaping around the foundation is sloped to provide adequate drainage
of free water away from the foundation.
5. The finished grade should provide approximately 300 mm (12”) clearance to the underside
of the base plate or framing and 150 mm (6”) to siding.
6. In termite prone areas, consider treating the soil around the house after backfilling and
installing a termite shield under the sill.
7. Another good and effective practice against both carpenter ants and termites is the
treatment of the wood parts of the house with borate-based compounds during the
construction of the building. Borate compounds are generally considered to be non-toxic to
humans and easy and effective to apply.
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