"TLR" wrote in message
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(Repost - Moved to new thread.)

Hi group!

A couple months back, I found termites under some thin hardboard I put
down
to kill some grass alongside the house where I was planning to erect a
potting table.

I quickly picked that up and sent it to the trash, but later found that
the
termites had migrated to the wood of my raised herb bed, also next to the
house. (It's made out of 2 x 12 planks and in retrospect, while I didn't
have any trouble for a couple of years, I see now that was exactly the
wrong
thing to do. But no lectures please I'm definitely going to tear down
the
wood herb bed and replace it with one made of cedar or concrete blocks.

I've done some reading online and am debating about whether to hire a
company to take care of this or to do it myself. Since termites aren't a
problem where I come from, I don't have any personal experience dealing
with
them. The prevailing wisdom recommends removing the source of food,
warmth
and moisture - (the wood planter), but I'm concerned that might result in
them moving into the wood siding of the house? It is dry and so far looks
untouched - which I don't think makes it attractive to termites, is that
correct?

I've read that some companies will send a jolt of electricity into the
ground to kill all the termites. Something like that appeals to me,
because
I wouldn't be introducing any chemicals into the soil and having removed
the
food source, they would hopefully not re-establish themselves near the
house
again. Does anyone have any experience with that method?

From your own experience, how would you recommend that I proceed? Is
chemical termiticide the definitive way? Are there effective organic
methods
you have tried? Do you have recommendations for termite control
companies?

Any helpful information greatly accepted.
Thanks,
Teri
Cedar Park

--
If Jimmy cracks corn and no one cares, why is there a song about him?



Termites are no joke. I would rely on a professional with creditials to
certify your house and yard are termite free. Ask for a termite inspection
report at the finish of services. Be sure the individual is licensed in the
State of Texas to perform the work.

A mulching bin can breed termites as well. Don't use such made soil near
the house.
--
Jonny