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August 14, 2008
spraying ground around joists?
We are fixing some joists in a 150-yr old house and while everything is open to the ground my contractor suggested having an exterminator spray the ground. This house has never had a termite or mouse/roach problem, and I tend to shy away from all pesticide use when possible. Would you have it sprayed now? The thing is, we can't really access this dirt again once everything is closed up. Any advice?
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Do you at least have solid either concrete or cmu foundation walls? Would you be spraying the soil - is it how its done? I might be facing the same issue soon and I can't figure out how to insulate the floor effectively.
Posted by: helppls at August 14, 2008 12:35 PM
usually boric acid...its the least toxic and prevents any insects from attacking the wood
it's good insurance
just google it and read up
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at August 14, 2008 12:56 PM
Helppls - yes, solid concrete foundation walls, dirt interior, joists about 10 inches above the dirt.
DIBS - Can I sprinkle the boric acid on myself? I tried googling but couldn't find application tips for something like this
Posted by: WTbound at August 14, 2008 1:29 PM
Termite treatments are only effective for a year or two so unless you currently see evidence of a problem I'd skip it.
Posted by: Steve at August 14, 2008 1:30 PM
WTbound...i think it really has to get sprayed on wet and then it tends to penetrate
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at August 14, 2008 3:05 PM
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