Termite control in buildings is very important as the damage likely to be caused by the
termites is huge. Wood is one of the cellulosic materials which termites damage, cellulose
forming their basic nutrient. They also damage materials of organic origin with a cellulosic base,
household articles like furniture, furnishings, clothing, stationery, etc. Termites are also known
to damage noncellulosic substances in their search for food rubber, leather, plastics, neoprene
as well as lead coating used for covering of underground cables are damaged by termites. The
widespread damage by termites, high constructional cost of buildings have necessitated evolving
suitable measures for preventing access of termites to buildings.