Hey everyone!
I’m building a log cabin in the woods and want to avoid chemical treatments that harm local wildlife. But everyone warns me about termites. I’ve heard of orange oil, borax solutions, and physical barriers, but do these actually work for a full-scale cabin?
- Treated cedar or redwood logs, worth the cost?
- Steel mesh under the foundation, does it block subterranean termites?
- Sunlight exposure, can strategic design dry out wood naturally?
If you’ve protected a log cabin sans chemicals, share your hacks.
Built my cabin with untreated cedar, termites avoid it like vampires hate garlic! Paired with a 12-inch gravel perimeter.
Borax + water spray on logs every 6 months! Termites hate the taste.
Stainless steel mesh under the foundation, no subterranean termites in 3 years!
Beneficial nematodes in soil around the cabin! They eat termite larvae. Takes time but works.
Elevated logs 18 inches above ground and removed all nearby mulch. Termites need moisture, deny it! @BugByte gravel barriers FTW!
Orange oil injections into logs! Kills termites on contact and repels survivors.
Beeswax and pine resin for sealing cracks! Non-toxic and termites hate the smell.
@NightFlyer3 elevation saved my porch too!
@purrfect_home Nematodes thrive in damp soil but avoid overwatering.
@SafePawsOnly making beeswax sealant this weekend.