{"id":10225,"date":"2018-05-11T16:40:56","date_gmt":"2018-05-11T14:40:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mabi.fr\/domaines-application\/termites-bois\/"},"modified":"2020-09-28T12:26:58","modified_gmt":"2020-09-28T10:26:58","slug":"termites","status":"publish","type":"application","link":"https:\/\/www.mabi.fr\/en\/applications\/termites\/","title":{"rendered":"Termites"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221;][vc_column][rev_slider_vc alias=&#8221;termites&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Termites treatment&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|font_size:36px|text_align:left|color:%234a5161&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1531396611923{margin-top: -5px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1591688025263{margin-top: 18px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 44px !important;border-bottom-color: #eeeeee !important;}&#8221;]THE MABI INJECTION METHOD IS APPROVED<\/p>\n<p>AND ADOPTED BY STATE ORGANIZATIONS IN MANY COUNTRIES.<\/p>\n<p>IT IS APPLIED SUCCESSFULLY BY THOUSANDS OF<\/p>\n<p>COMPANIES WORLDWIDE.<\/p>\n<p>Follow these advices to know how to kill subterranean and drywood termites[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Termite Information&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:30px|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/dpEzWRHkadw&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_section full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1519190934231{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 65px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1519186321476{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;]<div class=\"rt-accordion element-three accordion-style-three \"  vc_custom_1519117008867 ><div class=\"rt-accordion-item\"><div class=\"rt-accordion-item-title\"><div class=\"rt-accordion-item-title-icon\"><div class=\"holder\"><i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-minus\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><h3 class=\"panel-title\">What are termites?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"rt-accordion-item-body\">Termites are a group of eusocial insects that live in colonies organized by castes: the soldiers, the workers and the reproductives (swarmers).<\/p>\n<p>From a queen and a king are born larvae which, after several moults, give sterile workers and soldiers, or nymphs, which will give sexual adults (able to reproduce).<br \/>\nThe termites larvae undergo between 5 to 6 successive moults.<\/p>\n<p>It is the worker termites who are solely responsible for the damage.<br \/>\nThey eat cellulose and radiate foraging tunnels in the heart of the wood in search of food for trophallactic exchanges: they chew up wood and spit it back up to feed the rest of the colony.<\/p>\n<p>Termites are a Wood Destroying Organism.<br \/>\nThere are about 2700 species of termites but less than 200 can be considerated structural pests. Termites are found on all continents except Antarctica.<\/p>\n<p>To perform a succesful termite treatment, you must identify the termite you are confronted with and adapt your termite control method.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8880\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mabi.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/traiter-les-termites-300x225.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mabi.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/traiter-les-termites-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mabi.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/traiter-les-termites-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mabi.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/traiter-les-termites.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rt-accordion-item\"><div class=\"rt-accordion-item-title\"><div class=\"rt-accordion-item-title-icon\"><div class=\"holder\"><i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-minus\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><h3 class=\"panel-title\">What species of termite are in Europe?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"rt-accordion-item-body\">In Europe, 10 species of termites have been identified, mostly from the <em>Reticulitermes<\/em> and <em>Kalotermes<\/em> termite genera.<\/p>\n<p>The <em>Reticulitermes <\/em>are subterranean termites, they live in contact with the ground or a source of moisture and are found in different parts of Europe, the 4 most common species being:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reticulitermes grassei in southwestern France, northwestern and southern Spain and Portugal<\/li>\n<li>Reticulitermes banyulensis in south of France and northest of Spain<\/li>\n<li>Reticulitermes flavipes (former santonensis) is found in western France<\/li>\n<li>Reticulitermes lucifugus in southest France and Italy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The <em>Kalotermes<\/em> are drywood termites with <em>Kalotermes flavicolis, Kalotermes dispar and Cryptotermes brevis<\/em>. In Europe Drywood termites make less damages in buildings than the subterranean termites. The termite control method differs depending on the specie.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"rt-accordion-item\"><div class=\"rt-accordion-item-title\"><div class=\"rt-accordion-item-title-icon\"><div class=\"holder\"><i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-minus\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><h3 class=\"panel-title\">How to identify a subterranean termite?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"rt-accordion-item-body\">Except during the swarming season when reproductives fly to find a suitable place to establish a new colony, the termites you will see are wingless, blind, whitish \/ yellow in color for a length of 4 to 6 mm.<\/p>\n<p>People often mistake termites for ants and call them \u201cwhite ants\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>What does termite look like?<\/p>\n<p>Flying ants (ant alate) and flying termites can look very similar. But looking closely, there are several differences:<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 waist: ants have a narrow waist and termites a broad waist<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 antennae: termites have straight or slightly curved antennae and ants elbowed antennae<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 wings: ants have two pairs of wings of unequal size compared to the equal size of the termite\u2019s wings<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 color: both alates are black but no-alate termites are usually light in color.<\/p>\n<p>Termite vs ants:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-11939\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mabi.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/termite-vs-ant-300x149.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mabi.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/termite-vs-ant-300x149.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mabi.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/termite-vs-ant-768x382.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mabi.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/termite-vs-ant.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rt-accordion-item\"><div class=\"rt-accordion-item-title\"><div class=\"rt-accordion-item-title-icon\"><div class=\"holder\"><i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-minus\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><h3 class=\"panel-title\">What damage subterranean termites cause?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"rt-accordion-item-body\">Regularly hiding from light, termites are hard to spot. Some clues can nevertheless suggest their presence:<\/p>\n<p>The termite mound being located on the ground, you will first have to look for their presence in the wooden elements in contact with the floors or walls<br \/>\nA broken baseboard, a fragment of woodwork torn off following a shock, can reveal a completely hollowed out wood.<\/p>\n<p>Tiny black holes, as big as a pinhead, on plaster ceilings and walls<br \/>\nTermite galleries are always empty of sawdust (unlike wood-boring beetles).<br \/>\nTermites dig the wood inside. Weakened wood does not maintain properly the structure of the building.<\/p>\n<p>They can degrade any object made of wood and cellulose (furniture, books \u2026)<br \/>\nNever neglect the presence of termites, their activity can cause the collapse of buildings if they are left deserted. It is strongly recommended to approach a professional expert.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-9808\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mabi.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/degradation-de-bois-termites-300x176.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mabi.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/degradation-de-bois-termites-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mabi.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/degradation-de-bois-termites-768x451.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mabi.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/degradation-de-bois-termites.png 945w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_row_inner gap=&#8221;25&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1519189754985{margin-top: 50px !important;margin-right: -15px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: -15px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1511780171025{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How to detect the presence of termites?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:30px|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1591688763905{margin-top: 18px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 44px !important;border-bottom-color: #eeeeee !important;}&#8221;]Because the termite mound is located on the ground, subterranean termites are difficult to spot. Mabi has developed a simple and effective solution! Use a monitoring station.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1519189430184{margin-top: 50px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_gallery interval=&#8221;0&#8243; images=&#8221;10279,10295,10294&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; onclick=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1511780171025{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How does a termite detection station work?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|font_size:20px|text_align:left|color:%23424242&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1535006716012{margin-top: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1591688814919{margin-top: 10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221;]Laying monitoring stations around a building allows the detection of Subterranean Termite activity, checking periodically the termite bait stations thanks to a removable plug.<\/p>\n<p>In case of activity, an eradication method can be set up quickly.<\/p>\n<p>The sharp and rigid form of the termite bait station has been specially designed for an easy and fast implementation into the soil.<\/p>\n<p>The open areas facilitate access of termites to the timber bait placed inside.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mabi.fr\/en\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Try the monitoring station now\u00a0<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_text_separator title=&#8221;Termites wall treatment&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How to treat a subterranean termite infestation?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:30px|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1601288679502{margin-top: 18px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 44px !important;border-bottom-color: #eeeeee !important;}&#8221;]As they live underground, subterranean termites get into your home by the basement, slab and through the perimeter walls if not affected by a termite defense product at the entry points.<\/p>\n<p>During the property survey, the applicator must check the level of infestation and the extent of the termite damages: evaluation of the strength of each wood part with the eventual replacement of certain parts.<\/p>\n<p>Once the presence of termites is confirmed, a remedial action is required.<\/p>\n<p>It is necessary to treat the perimeter walls, the wooden elements (door frames, window frames\u2026) and the framing timber if affected, especially the end joist in contact with masonry.<\/p>\n<p>These reliable termite MABI methods reduce time and labor, to cut treatment time and optimize your efficiency.<\/p>\n<p>What you need to get rid of termites in masonries:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Concrete drill bits<\/li>\n<li>Mabi injectors diameter 12, 14 or 18mm <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mabi.fr\/en\/products-and-catalog\/injector\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">(injection packers)\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Mabi pump with an injection tip and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mabi.fr\/en\/products-and-catalog\/pump\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">spray nozzle<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Termiticide \/ Insecticide (Termidor or other Fipronil based biocide) to kill termites<\/li>\n<li>Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Perimeter wall termite treatment in 3 steps&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:30px|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1519189430184{margin-top: 50px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_gallery interval=&#8221;0&#8243; images=&#8221;10300,10291&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1511780171025{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Drill&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|font_size:20px|text_align:left|color:%23424242&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1531389178611{margin-top: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1601288560700{margin-top: 10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221;]Bore holes must be drilled depending on the diameter of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mabi.fr\/en\/products-and-catalog\/injector\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">injector <\/a>used (\u00d812, 14 or 18mm) which is chosen in accordance with the structure\u2019s condition: small diameter for dense masonry; bigger diameter for friable masonry.<\/p>\n<p>Injection holes are drilled preferably on the outside of the building, following a horizontal line closest to the ground.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mabi.fr\/en\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Drill bits are available here<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1519189430184{margin-top: 50px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_gallery interval=&#8221;0&#8243; images=&#8221;10299,10308&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; onclick=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1511780171025{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Injectors\u2019 implementation&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|font_size:20px|text_align:left|color:%23424242&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1531389236902{margin-top: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1601288669379{margin-top: 10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221;]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mabi.fr\/en\/products-and-catalog\/injector\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Injectors <\/a>are inserted into each drilled hole, using a hammer and a mounting tool.<br \/>\nThey have been developed to keep enough pressure during and after the injection of termite pesticide; to obtain an optimal diffusion of the termiticide into the thickness of the wall.<\/p>\n<p>Injectors, also called injection packers allow an injection into the wall without backflow of chemical from the injected hole or the adjacent bore holes.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"flex-active-slide\" style=\"margin-right: -612.0pt;\">The packers are available online in different sizes and with different connections<\/p>\n<p class=\"flex-active-slide\" style=\"margin-right: -612.0pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mabi.fr\/en\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> (Zerk fitting \/ Button Head \/Without head)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For thick walls, friable or with cavities, it is recommended to add, at the bottom of the injector, diffusing tubes with 360\u00b0 micro holes to spread evenly the chemical in the full thickness of the wall.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1519189430184{margin-top: 50px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_gallery interval=&#8221;0&#8243; images=&#8221;10220&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; onclick=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1511780171025{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Inject&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|font_size:20px|text_align:left|color:%23424242&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1531389306233{margin-top: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1591689325810{margin-top: 10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221;]The termiticide product is injected with low pressure thanks to an injection gun and the corresponding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mabi.fr\/en\/products-and-catalog\/pump\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MABI pump<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The pressure used has to allow a good termite pesticide penetration.<\/p>\n<p>The Mabi injectors will force the insecticide liquid solution to spread inside the masonry with no leaks or splash back. All small cracks or voids will be filled with the termiticide to kill the termite colony.<\/p>\n<p>For each injection, the injected product quantity should be controlled in order to respect the manufacturer\u2019s chemical product instructions (termiticide quantity to be injected per linear meter).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mabi.fr\/en\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Choose your pump depending on your needs here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Combine this approved method with a non-repellent termiticide \/ insecticide, for example Termidor, Taurus SC (a Fipronil alternative) or any other brand labelled for this pest in your country.<\/p>\n<p>A non-repellent insecticide is undetectable to target pests, allowing them touch, ingest and spread the insecticide throughout the entire colony. The carrier termites transfer the insecticide with its molecule to other termites in the colony through social interaction.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Increase the number of treatment you can complete in a day with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mabi.fr\/en\/products-and-catalog\/injector\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MABI injectors<\/a>, a backflow-prevention plug. It is the environmentally responsible choice to keep your house termite free.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_text_separator title=&#8221;Termites wood treatment&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How to treat subterranean and drywood termites in wood and framing timber?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:30px|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1601288699781{margin-top: 10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221;]What you need to get rid of termites in wood and timber:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wood drill bits<\/li>\n<li>Mabi injectors diameter 6.5 or 9.5mm <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mabi.fr\/en\/products-and-catalog\/injector\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">(injection plug)\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Mabi pump with an injection tip and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mabi.fr\/en\/products-and-catalog\/pump\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">spray nozzle\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Termiticide \/ Insecticide to kill termites<\/li>\n<li>Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1519189430184{margin-top: 50px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_gallery interval=&#8221;0&#8243; images=&#8221;10302,10305&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; onclick=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_empty_space][vc_gallery interval=&#8221;0&#8243; images=&#8221;10304,10303&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; onclick=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1511780171025{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Structural wood treatment in 4 steps&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|font_size:20px|text_align:left|color:%23424242&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1591689888303{margin-top: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1591689687168{margin-top: 10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Scrap<\/h3>\n<p>This stage\u2019s aim is to see the extent of the damages and reach the sound wood.<\/p>\n<p>It has to be done with a manual scraper. For painted woods, you have to use an abrasive disk.<br \/>\nWithout doing this stage, sprayed termiticide products would stay on the wood\u2019s exterior surface and not penetrate it.<\/p>\n<h3>Brush and drill<\/h3>\n<p>Then the scrapped parts have to be cleaned with a metallic brush to eliminate the dust.<br \/>\nDrill 3 to 5 holes per meter with a Wood Auger bit, in a horizontal line or in staggered<br \/>\nrows depending on the wood section. 2\/3 of the beam thickness is the depth to respect.<br \/>\nFor very large sections of wood (&gt; 20\/20 cm), the holes are made on the two opposite sides of the wood pieces.<\/p>\n<p>Drill into the beam ends and joists to deliver chemical in the timber inside the mansonry.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mabi.fr\/en\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Drill bits are available here\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Inject<\/h3>\n<p>The aim is to stop the termite progress into the timber and eliminate termites which cannot be reached by a surface treatment.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Drive in the plastic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mabi.fr\/en\/products-and-catalog\/injector\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">injectors<\/a> with a hammer.<br \/>\n\u2022 Inject the insecticide treatment product between 5 and 15 BAR until saturation by using a gun and an injection tip combined with a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mabi.fr\/en\/products-and-catalog\/pump\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> MABI pump\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Mabi injectors prevent chemical backflow to enhance the spreading of the termiticide inside timber and kill the termite colony.<\/p>\n<h3>Spray<\/h3>\n<p>Finally, adapt a spray nozzle to your gun to spray the wood preservative chemical over all wooden surfaces between 20 and 40 BAR.<br \/>\nYou will destroy all termites surrounding and get lasting protection against future attacks of wood destroying organisms.<\/p>\n<p>Combine this approved method with a termiticide \/ insecticide, for example Corpol (Quimunsa), Xilix 3000P (Adkalis) or any other brand labelled for this pest in your country.<\/p>\n<p>Increase the efficiency of your termite treatments and your safety with MABI injectors, a backflow-prevention system. 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