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The Amish Have Never Had a Termite Problem — $1 Kills Them Forever

by Eli Yoder Secrets

📚 Main Topics

Termite Damage in Homes
- 600,000 American homes affected annually, costing $5 billion in damages.
- Homeowners often unaware of the risks and costs associated with termite damage.
Ineffectiveness of Traditional Pest Control
- Standard pest control methods involve costly treatments that require annual renewals.
- Homeowner's insurance does not cover termite damage, classifying it as a maintenance issue.
The Hidden Solution: Borax
- Borax (sodium borate) is a low-cost, effective termite treatment used by the Amish for generations.
- It works by destroying the protozoa in termites' guts, leading to starvation.
Application Techniques
- Proper concentration of borax is crucial for effectiveness.
- Instructions provided for mixing and applying borax to existing wood structures.
Amish Building Practices
- The Amish use a three-layer system for termite prevention: borax treatment, linseed oil mixed with pine tar, and the use of black locust wood.
- This system provides long-term protection against termites.
Industry Knowledge and Profit Motive
- Evidence of borax's effectiveness has been known since the 1940s but is often overlooked by the pest control industry.
- The industry profits from recurring treatments rather than providing permanent solutions.

✨ Key Takeaways

Cost-Effective SolutionBorax is a simple and inexpensive solution for termite control, costing around $4.
Permanent ProtectionOne application can provide lasting protection against termites.
Understanding the IndustryThe pest control industry is structured to encourage ongoing payments rather than offering effective long-term solutions.

🧠 Lessons

DIY Pest ControlHomeowners can take control of termite prevention and treatment using readily available materials.
Awareness of Industry PracticesUnderstanding the motives behind pest control practices can empower homeowners to make informed decisions.
Importance of Traditional KnowledgeTraditional methods, such as those used by the Amish, can offer effective solutions that modern practices may overlook.

This video encourages viewers to rethink their approach to pest control and consider alternative, cost-effective solutions that have been proven effective over time.

Transcript excerpt

0:00 You are crawling under your own porch right now. You push on a beam. Your finger goes straight through it. The wood crumbles like wet paper. And the worst part is nothing looks wrong from the outside. Not one thing. 600,000 American homes this year, $5 billion in damage, and not a single one of those homeowners had to pay it. There is a powder that costs less than $1 per treatment. It has been eliminating termites permanently since the 1940s. The Amish have used it for generations.

0:32 And the reason you have never heard of it, despite your contractor knowing exactly what it is, will make you furious before this video is over. I am going to show you what this powder is, exactly how it works down to the biology of the insect itself, and how to apply it this weekend to a house you already own. And I will tell you about a 1,998 document from a professional pest control journal that proved all of this was known and available to every exterminator in America and still got

1:04 buried. Stick with me for one specific thing. Because at the end of this video, I am going to share a technique so simple, so cheap, and so effective that I almost did not believe it when I first read about it. A single page from an Australian building code changed the way I think about the entire pest control industry in this country. The first time I walked through a barn near Millersburg, Ohio, an Amish-built

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