Termite Control Chemicals under ISI specification for Pre and Post construction Anti termite treatments (IS:6313 part 2 and 3) . Those three listed termiticides are.The recommended emulsion concentration by weight for first two chemicals i.e Clorpyrifos 20% EC and Lindane 20% EC is 1.0 % which means that 1 Lit. of these chemical has to be mixed with 19 liters of water.

The Bureau Of Indian Standard recommends three Termite Control Chemicals under ISI specification for Pre and Post construction Anti termite treatments (IS:6313 part 2 and 3) . Those three listed termiticides are. i). Clorpyrifos 20% EC ii) Lindane 20% EC iii).Imidacloprid 30.5% SC. Recently third in the category i.e Imidacloprid 30.5% SC termiticide has been added to the existing recommended chemicals for anti-termite treatment in all types of building i.e Residential, Commercial and Industrial .

Pesticides pollute our living environment and the food we humans eat and while we handle them they may contaminate our surroundings knowingly or unknowingly . They sometimes cause harm to non- targeted living beings. Moreover another drawback with using chemicals to control pests is that if used repeatedly the target pests may develop resistance to that particular molecule. Pesticides pollute our living environment and the food we humans eat and while we handle them they may contaminate our surroundings knowingly or unknowingly . They sometimes cause harm to non- targeted living beings. Moreover another drawback with using chemicals to control pests is that if used repeatedly the target pests may develop resistance to that particular molecule.It is due to all these limitations that need for Non chemical methods arises. Non-chemical or herbal pesticides (pest control products) are derived from naturally occurring plants and herbs , and are processed to control pests. Chemical Pesticides act quickly, but are harsh to living beings. Organic or Herbal pest control methods, on the other hand, do not harm the environment. A Citronilla -based repellant for mosquitoes poses fewer health risks than commercially available mosquito coils, mats or liquids that contain synthetic allethrins. Herbal pest control methods, however, need laborious preparation and there is also not enough awareness about them.These herbal pest control products reduce the pest population, without harming the non targeted occupants of the area. It has no negative effect on the health of humans and pets and their environment. These can be safely used where pets and small children or patients are present. Unlike chemical pesticides, Herbal pesticides quickly break down in the environment and are said to have low residual effect (they do not persist in our environment for very long).