Ask Kevin: Termites

Hi Kevin,

Found your show while you were erecting the steel frame. I heard you mention that steel and straw are impervious to termites, which precludes having to treat your lumber. You also showed the “tenting” of a house in CA for termite infestation and mentioned several alternatives which were safer. Could you point me to some of these alternatives? We farm in KY, on the banks of a creek, and prefer a more environmentally- and people-friendly method for eliminating these unwanted guests.

Thanks,
Patty

Dear Patty,

Here is a good answer on safer alternatives, including the use of liquid nitrogen and electricity to eliminate termites.

Mother Earth News also has good information.

Thanks for caring and doing the right thing.

Kevin