termite prevention - new home construction

[cwaite]

Can anyone provide recommendations on what materials are used in the ground preparation to help repell termites prior to a new foundation being poured? I am relocating to Baton Rouge LA & considering building a house. I've been told that the termite problem is much worse there and would like to take the initiative to minimize potential damage.

[Dirt Doctor]

http://www.dirtdoctor.com/view_question.php?id=51

Above is the Library answer. The soil treatment for non-toxic control is the use of a layer of 00 sandblasting sand. It has to be a completely unbroken layer under slabs, around beams and around piers. It's a lot of trouble and expensive. Treating all wood prior to covering it is a better approach. Borate products like Bora-Care and Tim-Bor are available.