The goal in termite control is to install a continuous barrier of termiticide in the soil around and beneath the home or structure. This treated soil prevents termites from entering the building and attacking wood.

The ideal time to make a termidicide application is in the early stages of construction. Called a pre-construction treatment, this application is made after all plumbing, wiring and other utility lines have been installed in the soil, but before a concrete slab is poured.

WESCO AGENCIES (M) SDN. BHD. (64905-U) Confidential Page 2 7/26/2005 Pre-construction applications allow pest control operators to see the soil as they treat it and help to ensure through termidicide coverage. Pre-construction applications are generally easier to perform, since there are no structural obstructions.

Termidicide soil treatment can also be made to an existing building. Known as a postconstruction treatment, these applications usually require digging in the soil and drilling through concrete or masonry to allow the termiticide to be injected into the soil below. Expert knowledge by the applicator is needed to ensure all necessary areas are treated.