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OT-Termites in barn

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SK in KC

11-05-2001 10:00:48




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I've finally gotten to clean out my 60x40 pole barn with all dirt floor, steel siding and roof. The previous owner had some particle board buried in the horse stalls that's mostly rotted away now. When I raked up a chunk, the underside was covered with termites. Will termites attack the poles? The house has been treated in the past (100 ft from barn), but I'm not sure when. I know treatment won't be cheap. I suppose I'm going to have to treat everything but I'm open to any ideas. I was planning on a thin layer of gravel for the floor until I can dig it out right and pour concrete.

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Gaspump

11-05-2001 10:16:41




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 Re: OT-Termites in barn in reply to SK in KC, 11-05-2001 10:00:48  
Yes termites may attack the poles, termites will eat any wood product including hardwood, cedar and pressure treated. They do seem to prefer the softer woods with higher celulose content. Treatment is way way more expensive than it should be. I recently had an old farm house in Michigan under severe attack, local laws and proximity to wells precluded any normal chemical use. I went with the Sentricon system because the bait system they use is approved in that area and will not get into the ground water and it did work very well. The place is monitored and has been termite free for 3 yrs now. Check your poles and structure closely for termite signs and damage, you may not have to treat if you clean up the damaged plywood and termites.

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SK in KC

11-05-2001 15:37:33




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 Re: Re: OT-Termites in barn in reply to Gaspump, 11-05-2001 10:16:41  
Thanks, I'm working on getting estimates now.



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Mike in Mars

11-06-2001 16:57:55




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 Re: Re: Re: OT-Termites in barn in reply to SK in KC, 11-05-2001 15:37:33  
Take a look at this site, Link Lots of good info (and products).



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