How do I prevent termites, beetles, and carpenter ants? How do I eradicate existing infestations?

Insect infestation presents a greater risk when wood is damp. It is treated similarly to wood rot. Insects are generally drawn to unfinished, damp wood. Borate wood preservatives are effective against most species of wood destroying insects, including termites, carpenter ants and wood boring beetles. Treating your log house during construction with borate preservatives is the best insurance against insects and wood rot that you can have. If you discover insect infestation later in the life of the house, you should always consult a knowledgeable pest control professional. Treating the infested and surrounding areas with an application of Shell-Guard will most often eradicate pests.  more