Over at Straw Bale Construction at Cardinal Bluff, I have post with some ideas about termite prevention in straw bale construction.
Missouri, according to the International Building Codebook, is prime country for termites. I am also convinced that tales assuring us that they don’t bother straw are myths. I would recommend taking any steps possible to keep them out of any organic or plant fiber building materials.
Remember, termites avoid coming out into light, but must have water. If their easy movement resources between darkness and water are interrupted, they cannot survive.
Check out the rest of my comments at Keeping Termites at Bay (or Even Stopping Them). Thanks, Richard.
