How many years after termite treatment can I plant a kitchen garden?
Question by Prinnyfan: How many years after termite treatment can I plant a kitchen garden?
The soil around the foundation of my home was treated for termites in 2004, before I moved in. I want to plant herbs and vegetables but I heard some treatments take up to 10 years to break down in the soil. Should I keep my garden far away from the house, or is it safe to use the sunny area next to the back wall?
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Answer by DrDontheTermiteGuy
You can do it right now, but should keep your garden far from the house. 6 feet or 2 metres is good. The water you add to the soil will be attractive to termites, so the further the better (but not so far you can’t nip out for a herb). If this doesn’t work, grow your garden in raised tubs that you can see underneath.
Most perimeter sprays aren’t much good after 5 years, but it is best to leave them be. See: http://drdons.net/how-do-we-keep-termites-garden-away-eating-house
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