What is a Termite Barrier?
A termite barrier is a physical object that keeps termites from penetrating the foundation of your house or accessing other parts of your property. These specially developed trenches and mesh coverings block termites from entering your home through the basement, footings, and foundation to reduce the chances that they reach your walls. A termite barrier is not an insecticide, termiticide, or chemical treatment. One kind of termite barrier is a thin mesh, similar to the screen on windows that keeps out mosquitoes. This termite screen must be installed as houses are being built. A skilled installer will wrap the flexible screen around the bricks or slab of your foundation and against retaining walls and footings, both beneath and above the ground. The screen is made of fibers that are indestructible to termite jaws. The holes between the weaving are too small to let a termite push its body through. A mesh barrier is not a guarantee against termite invasion, but it significantly reduces t
