"Michael Daly" wrote in message
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On 14-Mar-2004, (Krystonia5) wrote:

My question is, should I be concerned that my property is infested
with
termites

Yes. If you have termites in your area, you should never let any wood
remain in contact with the soil. Around here, they recommend 18" of
concrete/brick/whatever between the soil and the first piece of wood
in your house.

Unless it is pressure treated. Then any wood that goes below the ground
or in contact with should be covered with roofing tar to prevent rot.


I'f you're rebuilding your porch, put it on concrete columns/pads and
don't rebuild it identically to the previous.

Any other wood on you property will become infested unless you treat
the whole area. I'd prefer not permitting contact to only relying
on treatment. Treatment will last for a number of years, but how
long depends on many factors.

Never bring into your house any wood that has been left outside
on the ground. That includes planters, firewood etc. That's a
good way of getting termites into your house.

Mike