What do you do when you find termites in cord wood?

Question

We are stacking cord wood and have found traces of termites in it. What is the best way to get rid of them?

Answer 1

get some 20 mule team borax (the stuff granny used in the wash) and dust it on every two or three layers. itll kill the buggers and when yiou burn the wood it wont give off any toxic fumes.

hope this helps,
Possum

Answer 2

Go to the hardware store and get a "bomb" made especially for fumigating termites. Set it near the wood, follow the instructions on the can, and cover with a tarp.If that doesn't work,burn it all outside.