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Does Diesel and Sump Oil Treat Termites?

by Ion Staunton

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

A question from Peter:

Does a mixture of diesel and sump oil poured around the perimeter of a building would work against termites, and how long would it last? As far as I can tell, Termite companies rely on ignorance and fear to make their money, but on that score, you are on your own. You’re a good bloke, How is he going to answer on this one?

Answer: Pouring oil around the building that might be an effective barrier and yes it probably lasts for 3 months, but that’s not a long time. And you wouldn’t want that expense or the hazard for just for a few months of effectiveness.

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  1. Ross Daines says

    02/11/2016 at 6:33 pm

    I have termite activity in my shed, I panicked and treated the active damage with copious amounts of pyrethrim. I know this does not kill the nest. I have been trying to identify where the nest could be. There is a turpentine tree stump about 30 meters away. i have been told termites do not like turpentine is this correct? The stump is large and about 6 years old.
    Thanks
    Ross

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