Control termites with a bait system
Chemical treatments are safer than they used to be.
Because of health and environmental concerns over long-lasting chemical-barrier termite treatments (including the phase-out of Dursban in 2000), several manufacturers have developed new bait systems that are safe for both the pest-control contractor and the building occupants. Bait is used around the building, and termites carry the slow-acting toxin back to the colony. Over a period of months, bait systems can eliminate infestations with only tiny quantities of highly targeted pesticide.
Green points
LEED for HomesLeadership in Energy and Environmental Design. LEED for Homes is the residential green building program from the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). While this program is primarily designed for and applicable to new home projects, major gut rehabs can qualify.
: 1/2 point for implementing a non-toxic termite bait system in "moderate to heavy" through "very heavy" termite probability zones (SS 5).
NGBSNational Green Building Standard Based on the NAHB Model Green Home Building Guidelines and passed through ANSI. This standard can be applied to both new homes, remodeling projects, and additions.
/ICC-700: 4 points for a continuous physical foundation termite barrier with or without low toxicity treatment in areas with potential infestation (602.7).
Learn more in the Green Building Encyclopedia
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