Easily calculate the quantity of the chemical required for anti-termite treatment for pre-construction and post-construction of the building using this anti-termite calculator. A useful and handy tool for construction workers and home owners.
Anti-Termite Treatment is a pesticide that prevents termites from invading a structure.
It works by killing or repelling insects that termites may come into contact with while they are outside of the structure.
Anti-Termite Calculator Use :
Steps to use this calculator are mentioned below:
- This online calculator is very user-friendly.
- To figure out how much chemical is needed for treatment, you must first determine the whole area where the anti-termite treatment will be applied.
- Simply measure the area’s length and width and enter the measurements into the calculator above.
- It will figure out how much anti-termite chemicals are needed for treatment.
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Where is Anti-Termite Treatment Applied?
Anti-termite treatment is typically conducted prior to the start of building, which is referred to as pre-construction treatment. It can, however, be used if termites have been discovered in a structure.
Pre-construction
- Foundation trenches and pits.
- Top surface of plinth filling.
- Junction of the wall and floor.
Post-construction (Existing Building)
After the building construction is finished, the ground along the exterior perimeter should be rodded at 150 mm intervals and to a depth of 300 mm. To break up the ground, the rods should be moved back and forth parallel to the wall, and anti-termite chemical emulsion should be poured along the wall. The ground should be tamped back into place after the treatment.
Early Indications of Termite Infestation in Existing Buildings
- The first sign of termite infestation in a building is swarms of winged reproductive flying from the earth or wood. The actual flight is not always visible, but the presence of wings dropped by them is a strong indicator of a well-established termite colony nearby.
- These termites can also be identified by the existence of earth-like shelter tubes that serve as runways between the soil and the food they consume.
- Drywood termites, on the other hand, can be identified by their excreta pellets. Non-subterranean termites excrete partially digested wood pellets.
- These termites can also be identified by blisters on wood surfaces, which occur as a result of them building chambers close to the surface by chewing away the wood and leaving only a thin coating of wood on the surface.