Stephen, I caught an old string of a conversation that you had placed on the E-net where you said that you had rid many schools of pests with environmentally friendly stuff.  I have had termites in my house for the past 9 years, and Orkin has been "treating" them for 12 years.  Yes, I was snookered into buying a house that had an active infestation, Orkin had claimed it was "clear" before we closed on the house.  Anyway, they are doing a job on my house.  I live in south Louisiana, the soil is good and damp.  I have not got a clue in regards to ridding my house of these pests.  If you can help, my name is Giles Gober, and my E-mail address is gilesgober@beci.net.  My house is of slab construction, and the little critters are coming up where my water pipes penetrate the concrete slab.  Thanks

Response:

Dear Giles, Ever since New Zeeland began treating their wood with borax in 1953 - they never have had one incidence of termite (re)infestation,  Spray all infested wood (partially open the bottom of your walls if you have to) with 1 1/2 cups of 20 Mule Team borax per gallon of hot water, 3 times to the point of run-off.  Let the wood dry for several hours before respraying.  You can get detailed instructions in  my book entitled "The Best Control" available as a CDRom on my website or at www.safe2use.com.  Orkin should treat this ongoing reinfestation for you for free using a registered termiticide called sodium borate (high-class borax).  Keep all boron products out of the reach of children and/or pets.  Borax is toxic if eaten or ingested, you will find borax for sale in the laundry section - it is not labeled as a pesticide or for use in pest control.  Steve.