How can we prevent or stop Poria?
It is difficult if not impossible to make blanket recommendations to prevent the attack of Poria incrassata as things change around the structures due to many different factors. Some favorable conditions are innocently created by the homeowners due to personal choices during the landscaping around the houses or while remodeling (planters, veneers, porches, etc.) and others will come naturally as foundations or other building components may crack or deteriorate as time goes by. Recommendations to stop an active Poria attack have to be made for the specific needs of the structure under attack. Locating the points of entry is the most important part of the solution, as the repairs have to be focused in eliminating those conditions that are providing the access. Some defenses may be possible in new construction but it will need the cooperation of all the different building trades and the strict supervision from a person that understands the need of the special recommendations. This can onl
