Termite Public Meeting. Tuesday, May 12, 2015 Lions Arena, Lions Community Hall

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1 Termite Public Meeting Tuesday, May 12, 2015 Lions Arena, Lions Community Hall

2 Agenda Red and Blue Zones What do they mean to me? Updated By-Law Chapter 689, Termite-Wood-Destroying Insect-Control When you find Termites Resident s responsibility Building Permits What you need to know about construction in Red Zone? Termite Program Key dates for Borate treatments, nematode applications, yard clean-up weekends and monitoring traps

3 Red and Blue Zones

4 Red Zone The Red Zone is where we have confirmed active termites on 13 of the 23 properties located in the block Since termites are close to the 10 properties that are not showing signs of termites we feel our efforts should be focused on the entire block, in hopes of controlling the spread of termites

5 Red Zone Council has approved a Pilot Termite Program that provides in kind funding by providing some treatment of these 23 properties such as Borate treatment of existing sheds Borate Rod treatment of wooden posts Application of Nematodes (spring and fall)

6 Red and Blue Zone As directed by Council, the Red and Blue zones are to be informed via a Public Education Program about termites and preventative measures home owner can take, this takes the form of our Termite Tips & Facts sheet included in your envelope

7 Red and Blue Zones Both the Red and Blue zones will be part of the Monitoring program which includes the installation of monitoring traps Red Zones 23 Properties (8 traps per property) Blue Zones 96 Properties (3 traps per property)

8 Red and Blue Zones Both zones will benefit from our 2015 Spring and Fall Yard Cleanup weekends Friday May 29 to Sunday May 31 Friday September 18 to Sunday September 20

9 Updated By-Law Chapter 689, Termite-Wood- Destroying Insect-Control was updated and approved by Council December 15, 2014 and is now known as Termite Prevention and Control By-Law

10 Updated By-Law Key changes included General update of terms & definitions Powers of entry around inspection and placing of traps Owners obligations Removal of reference to out dated grants & loans Updating of Offences City s authority to do work and add to taxes

11 When you find Termites Every owner shall ensure that buildings and structures are adequately protected by taking the following measures within the Termite Control Area (Red Zone); Treatment of soil Removing any infested material Do not remove without approval, unless going to landfill Repairing any building or structure

12 When you find Termites Every owner shall ensure that buildings and structures are adequately protected by taking the following measures within the Termite Prevention Area (Blue Zone); Removing any infested material Do not remove without approval, unless going to landfill

13 Building Permits The Building Code under Termite and Decay Protection address construction in locations where termites are known to occur, some things to keep in mind;

14 Building Permits Clearance between structural wood elements and finished ground level shall be not less than 450mm (1-6 ) OR shall be pressure treated with a chemical that is toxic to termites Foundation with insulation that could conceal a termite infestation, measures must be taken to inhibit concealed movement

15 Building Permits Windows or other openings at or below grade contain wood elements, the bottom of window wells or adjacent ground shall be at least 150mm (6 ) below the nearest wood unless the wood is pressure-treated with a chemical toxic to termites Wood that is treated to resist termites shall be identified by a mark

16 Termite Program Borate The City has a contract for the application of Borate Spray and Rod treatment with; BPS Balson Preventative Solutions Elora, ON info@balsonpreventativesolutions.ca

17 Termite Program Borate What do we plan on doing Applying Borate Wood preservative on approximately 12 existing sheds (interior and exterior) Installing Borate Rods in approximately 240 existing wooden fence posts and 110 existing wooden deck posts A notice will be hand delivered to each of the 23 properties giving 48 hour notice prior to commencing

18 Termite Program Borate What is required of you To apply Borate Wood preservative on existing sheds (interior and exterior) ** All sheds must be emptied and all material cleared from around the shed for treatment to be completed **

19 Termite Program Borate What is required of you To install Borate Rods in existing wooden posts (fence and deck) ** Access is required to all posts, ensure fence posts are clear of debris or obstructions. For deck posts, either remove skirting for access under the deck, if the deck is lower than 36 a section 24 x 24 of decking is to be removed at post locations**

20 Termite Program Nematodes The City has a contract for the application of Entomopathogenic Nematodes with; Kollegiate Lawn Care Waterloo, ON

21 Termite Program Nematodes What do we plan on doing Applying Nematodes to the 23 properties bound in by Briargate and Greenock both in the spring and fall of 2015 Watering of lawns as needed for 4-7 days after application of Nematodes A notice will be hand delivered to each of the 23 properties giving 48 hour notice prior to commencing

22 Termite Program Nematodes What is required of you To apply Nematodes to private and public property ** Please arrange to have access to your yard as well please keep pets inside during application for the contractors safety **

23 Termite Program Yard Waste Weekends As in the previous year we will be offering Yard Cleanup Weekends again this year; Friday May 29 to Sunday May 31, 2015 AND Friday September 18 to Sunday September 20, 2015 (Flyer included in your envelope)

24 Termite Program Monitoring Traps The City has a contract for the fabrication, installation and maintenance of Termite monitoring traps with; Termites Unlimited Guelph, ON

25 Termite Program Monitoring Traps What do we plan on doing Installing 472 traps in the Red and Blue Zones (8 traps per property in the Red Zone and 3 traps per property in the Blue Zone) Traps will be checked between 5 and 11 times from June and October with the area split into Side A, Side B and Side C

26 Termite Program Monitoring Traps What is required of you To install monitoring traps on private property ** Please arrange to have access to your yard as well please keep pets inside during installation of traps and during inspection days for the contractors safety **

27 Termite Program 2015 Key Dates Yard Cleanup Weekend (May 29 May 31) Borate Treatment (May 19 May 22) Nematodes Application (May 25 May 29 and Sept 28 Oct 2) Installation of Traps (May 25 May 29) Yard Cleanup Weekend (September 18 September 20) ** Borate and Trap Install dates are subject to change based on weather conditions **

28 Termite Program 2015 Key Dates Monitoring Trap Inspection Schedule Side A Colebrook Court, Dunsmere Drive and Briargate Drive June 4 and/or June 5 July 2 and/or July 3 July 30 and/or July 31 August 27 and/or August 28 September 24 and/or September 25 October 22 and/or October 23 ** Inspection dates are subject to change based on weather conditions **

29 Termite Program 2015 Key Dates Monitoring Trap Inspection Schedule Side B Briargate Drive and Greenock Drive June 4 and/or June 5 June 18 and/or June 19 July 2 and/or July 3 July 16 and/or July 17 July 30 and/or July 31 August 13 and/or August 14 August 27 and/or August 28 September 10 and/or September 11 September 24 and/or September 25 October 8 and/or October October 22 and/or October 23

30 Termite Program 2015 Key Dates Monitoring Trap Inspection Schedule Side C Greenock Drive, Radcliffe Drive and Laurentian Drive June 18 and/or June 19 July 16 and/or July 17 August 13 and/or August 14 September 10 and/or September 11 October 8 and/or October 9 ** Inspection dates are subject to change based on weather conditions **

31 Termite Program Waiver In your package you will notice a Waiver and Release Liability, if you are comfortable with this you can complete the waiver and leave it with us on your way out tonight in the box at the exit, ideally we would like to receive all waivers by the end of May

32 Waiver

33 Waiver continued

34 Questions?

35 Contact Info Tim Benedict, CET, CBCO Manager of Building Building Division City of Kitchener x 7645 TTY tim.benedict@kitchener.ca

36 Thank you!