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Termites and pressure-treated wood

rockinroger | Posted in Energy Efficiency and Durability on

Do termites stay away from pressure-treated wood?

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    Martin Holladay | | #1

    Roger,
    Here's a link to a page that answers your question: Protecting Your Home Against Termites.

    According to Mike Potter, extension entomologist at the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, "Contrary to popular belief, wood which has been pressure treated is not immune to termite attack; termites will enter pressure-treated wood through cut ends and cracks, and will also build tunnels over the surface. "

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