Abstract: The present invention provides a pipe system for termite-proofing a sub-floor area of a structure having a foundation penetrated by at least one penetration comprising:
(a) a primary tube system comprising tube(s) located substantially at or adjacent the perimeter of the building;
(b) a secondary tube system comprising tube(s) adjacent at least one penetration; and
(c) means for charging both primary and secondary tube system with insecticide. The tube systems comprise tubes perforated along a substantial portion of their length by a plurality of apertures of such size and spacing that insecticide flows through the apertures and infuses the adjacent ground. The penetrations may take the form of plumbing pipelines or load bearing members for a suspended slab or floor.
Abstract: The present invention provides a pipe system for termite-proofing a sub-floor area of a structure having a foundation penetrated by at least one penetration including a primary tube system having tube(s) located substantially at or adjacent the perimeter of the building, a secondary tube system having tube(s) adjacent at least one penetration, and a charging structure for charging both the primary and secondary tube systems with insecticide. The tube systems comprise tubes perforated along a substantial portion of their length by a plurality of apertures of such size and spacing that insecticide flows through the apertures and infuses the adjacent ground. The penetrations may take the form of plumbing pipelines or load bearing member for a suspended slap or floor.