ANTITERMITE TREATMENT METHODOLOGY
1. It is the treatment to structures to protect against attack by sub-terranean termites by suitable chemical measures. The work shall be carried out by specialist pest control agency and a guarantee for satisfactory performance of treatment for a minimum of 10 years.
2. Treatment shall be carried out according to the stipulations laid down by IS 6313 part II.
3. The chemical to be used is Chloropyrifos 20%, EC with ISI certification.
4. Dilute one part of Chloropyrifos 20% EC with 20 parts of water to get 1% emulsion.
5. Trained personnel should handle the chemical and proper safety precautions like facemask, hand gloves, goggles, rubber boots etc. should be used. Check the wind direction before spraying. Do not face the wind and spray.
6. For horizontal and vertical surface, the dosage rate is 7.5 litre/m2.
7. For along the perimeter of building insert rod at intervals of 150mm and depth 300mm and pour the chemical directly into the hole.
8. The general idea is to give continuous barrier all along the building coming in contact with soil irrespective of the material i.e. PCC, RCC or stone masonry of concrete block or bricks.
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