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Termite Prevention - Approaches for New Construction

By: Michael Waldvogel, Patricia Alder, Christopher Hayes Wood-Damaging Pests

This entomology insect note discusses various methods for termite prevention in new home construction.

Fiber Check Dams and Polyacrylamide for Water Quality Improvement

By: Erin Rivers, Scott King, Rich McLaughlin SoilFacts

This publication discusses the construction of fiber check dams on construction sites to control sediment and runoff from the site. To save money and reduce construction site impacts on nearby surface waters, how to install fiber check dams, spacing of the dams and maintenance of the dams are covered in this factsheet.

Replacing Asphalt: Recommendations for Straw Tackifiers

By: Maria Polizzi, Rich McLaughlin

There are a number of viable alternatives to asphalt for tackifying straw to hold it in place as an erosion control measure on construction sites. This publication reviews these alternatives and makes recommendations based on effectiveness, cost, and application.