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  2. Termite barrier - Wikipedia

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    Termite shields, an early physical barrier, are sheet metal fabrications used for decades in light frame construction. Termite shields are often applied underneath wood sill plates. They are designed to force termites to build their mud tubes outside of the structure, where they become visible to a trained pest management professional.

  3. Termite shield - Wikipedia

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    A termite shield is a sheet metal fabrication used in light frame construction to reduce the movement of termites from the soil into wood framing members such as floor joists and studs. [1] Although there are several types of non chemical termite barriers now in use, termite shields are the original.

  4. Formosan subterranean termite - Wikipedia

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    The most important application of these post construction barriers is the stone particle barrier, used to protect exposed concrete perimeters. The International Code Council (ICC) has issued an acceptance standard called AC 380 Acceptance Criteria for Termite Physical Barrier Systems which requires five years of controlled field trials in ...

  5. Sentricon - Wikipedia

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    The Sentricon Termite Colony Elimination System is a subterranean termite pest control product developed and manufactured by Corteva (Previously Dow AgroSciences). [1] It was introduced in 1995 as a termite baiting system and an alternative to liquid termicide soil barriers.

  6. Flashing (weatherproofing) - Wikipedia

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    Flashing refers to thin pieces of impervious material installed to prevent the passage of water into a structure from a joint or as part of a weather resistant barrier system. In modern buildings, flashing is intended to decrease water penetration at objects such as chimneys , vent pipes, walls, windows and door openings to make buildings more ...

  7. Reticulitermes flavipes - Wikipedia

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    The Eastern subterranean termite is considered a serious economic timber pest and it is estimated that in high activity areas more than 1 in 5 homes have been or will be attacked. [40] Termite control methods include: physical barriers, chemical treatments, and physical treatments (such as heat, freezing, electrocution and microwave irradiation ...

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