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__ TERMITE CONTROL
PART 1 - GENERAL
SUMMARY
Scope: This work shall consist of furnishing and applying soil treatment for termite
control in accordance with these special provisions.
SUBMITTALS
Product Data: Product labels for the soil treatment material showing descriptive
information on the active chemical ingredients, mixing instructions for concentration
levels, directions for use, application rates, and precautionary information shall be
submitted for approval. Labels shall include an EPA product registration number.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Codes and Standards:
Attention is directed to Section 5-1.01K, "Use of Pesticides," of the General
Conditions.
Attention is directed to Section 7-1.01H, "Use of Pesticides," of the Standard
Specifications.
Soil treatment operations for control of termites shall be performed by a pest
control operator who is licensed by the State of California.
Insecticides used in termite control work shall be approved and registered by the
United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the State of California.
DELIVERY, HANDLING AND STORAGE
The storage, mixing and application of chemicals; the cleaning of equipment; and the
disposal of product containers shall be in accordance with federal, state and local
regulations.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
Soil Treatment Material:
Soil treatment materials for termite control shall be commercial quality and shall
be water emulsifiable.

The active chemical ingredient of the termiticide shall be any EPA approved
chemical or combinations of chemicals intended for the eradication and control of
subterranean termites.
All product containers shall bear the manufacturer's EPA approved label with EPA
registration number.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
PREPARATION
The Engineer shall be notified not less than 3 working days in advance of the planned
termite control work. Similar notice shall be given to any state or local agency which
requires that their representative be present during the termite control work.
Soil Preparation:
Excavation, embankment construction, backfilling and grading operations shall be
completed prior to the application of the soil treatment solution. Deleterious
matter that will decrease the effectiveness of the treatment shall be removed from
all areas to be treated.
Soil to be treated, except under slabs and foundations and vertical surfaces of
trenches, shall be cultivated a minimum of 2 inches in depth, and shall be graded
as shown on the plans.
Termite control work shall be performed in the presence of the Engineer unless
the Contractor has received written approval from the Engineer to proceed.
MIXING
The soil treatment emulsion shall be mixed in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions to achieve the chemical concentration level shown on the EPA approved
product label for the type of soil and the area to be treated.
APPLICATION
The soil treatment emulsion shall be applied to all soil within the area of the building
including floor slab areas, under foundations and footings, to the horizontal and
vertical surfaces of excavations and to such other areas or surfaces, not mentioned,
but which are required for the complete and total protection of the building. The
application shall be in accordance with the instructions shown on the EPA approved
product label.
Where free draining material has previously been placed, sufficient amount of
dilution shall be added to reach the soil beneath the free draining material.

Treated areas that are subsequently excavated, graded, trenched or filled shall be
given an additional application.
PROTECTION
Treated areas shall be protected in accordance with the instructions shown on the EPA
approved product label until the treated surface is covered by subsequent
construction.
If concrete slab cannot be placed over the soil the same day it has been treated, a
vapor barrier shall be placed over the treated area to prevent disturbance of the treated
soil.