How to Deal with Termites

with general contractor Tom Silva, This Old House television


In this video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva explains how to deal with termites.

Steps:

1. Use sprayer to apply insecticide around outside of building; spray onto wood surfaces 24 inches up from foundation.
2. From inside the basement, spray insecticide to the wood framing 24 inches in from foundation wall.
  • 2 to 6 hours, depending on the size of the house and extent of the termite infestation

Difficulty: Hard This is a job for a professional exterminator

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