Overview:

A Registered Termite Management System incorporating a chemically integrated physical barrier shown not to leach. Suitable for residential and commercial construction.

Product Description:

A Proactive Physical Barrier System incorporating a registered termiticide (bifenthrin) fully impregnated into a plastic polymer sheet which is installed into the structure during construction, suitable for all states. The system comprises several specifically designed forms for varying applications, including:

•    0.2mm High Impact vapour barier
•    0.5mm damp-proof course (embossed surface for reduced brick slippage)
•    Rigid plastic collars for protection of service penetrations
•    Blue termite moisture barrier (embossed surface for reduced brick slippage)
•    GT Granular Termiticide

HomeGuard will effectively stop termites entering the building via concealed access, and has the ability to kill and repel attacking termites on contact.

The active ingredient in HomeGuard as well as being bound into the base polymer, is highly insoluble in water, hydrophobic, stable and non volatile, therefore does not leach, meaning the termite management system is non-toxic and safe to the environment, homeowner and installer.

Homeguard has a zero-waste production process, with any off-cuts being recycled and incorporated into future production. Because it doubles as an approved moisture membrane and DPC/Flashing material, there is also a saving on building materials.

HomeGuard is designed to last the life of the building, will not rust, crack or delaminate, and is UV protected. No additional chemical treatments are required after installation, therefore reducing any chemical loading of the structure. HomeGuard is not suitable for retrofit to existing buildings where sub-slab/sub-floor areas and wall frames are not exposed.

Country of Origin

Australia

ecospecifier Issues of Concern / Red Lights

No - The product has received a Building Products & Systems Appraisal from CSIRO and a registration from the Australian Pesticides & Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA). A laboratory evaluation by the International Pest Management Institute (2005) indicated that “bifenthrin is unlikely to migrate from the plastic sheet into an aqueous phase when used in a pre-construction termite management system” therefore mitigating any potential toxicity to the aquatic environment, as such with an ecospecifier risk assessment no further comment is required.

Assessment Comparison

Standard termite pest management

Keywords / Alternatives

termite barrier, pest control

Availability:

WA, VIC, TAS, SA, QLD, NT, NSW, ACT

Other information:

Information last verified on 10/12/09.

Assessment Criteria Satisfied

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