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Anti-Termite Treatment (ATT): A Critical Step in Construction and Food Industry Hygiene

By PMG Engineering ·

What is Anti-Termite Treatment (ATT)?

Anti-Termite Treatment (ATT) is a chemical barrier treatment applied to soil and masonry to prevent subterranean termite infestations before and after construction. It is especially critical in facilities where:

  • Food safety is paramount
  • Structural durability is essential
  • Pest-free environments are legally mandated

ATT is a preventive pest management measure, forming part of the civil engineering and sanitation protocols in food and beverage manufacturing plants.

Why is ATT Required in Construction and Food Plants?

  • Protects building foundations, walls, and wooden elements
  • Prevents contamination in food storage or processing zones
  • Ensures compliance with food safety and hygiene standards (FSSAI, ISO 22000)
  • Reduces long-term maintenance costs by deterring pest harborage
  • Helps maintain brand reputation in consumer-facing industries

A food industry consultant will always recommend ATT as a pre-requisite in plant layout and civil work for food and beverage industries.


How is ATT Applied?

The treatment includes both pre-construction and post-construction phases, ensuring termites are prevented from accessing the structure at any point.

Pre-Construction ATT:

  1. Soil Treatment at foundation level
  2. Plinth filling area application
  3. Backfilling after foundation
  4. Under flooring and along walls
  5. Junctions of walls and floors

Post-Construction ATT:

  1. Drilling holes along wall edges and floors
  2. Injecting termiticide under pressure
  3. Sealing holes for aesthetic and safety purposes
  4. Surface treatment around wooden fixtures and masonry joints

Common chemicals used:

  • Chlorpyrifos 20% EC
  • Imidacloprid 30.5 SC
  • Bifenthrin-based termiticides
  • Natural borates (for organic-certified units)

Measurement Standards for ATT

As per CPWD 1200 norms, the mode of measurement for ATT is in square meters.

Formula:

Area = Length × Width of the Building

Measurement is done prior to chemical application and recorded in the civil estimate and contractor billing sheet.

Benefits of ATT for Food and Industrial Facilities

Conclusion: ATT is Essential, Not Optional

Whether you're building a dairy plant, cold storage, beverage unit, or a food warehouse, anti-termite treatment is a non-negotiable step in your construction and hygiene strategy.

Partnering with an experienced food processing consultant or civil engineering consultant ensures:

  • Correct ATT method selection
  • Vendor and chemical validation
  • Proper documentation and compliance
  • Long-term pest management strategy integration
Frequently asked
Do we really need anti-termite treatment in a food plant, or is it just a civil formality?
Anti-Termite Treatment is a non-negotiable step, not a formality. In food and beverage plants it protects foundations, walls and wooden elements, prevents contamination in food storage and processing zones, and supports compliance with food safety and hygiene standards such as FSSAI and ISO 22000. It also reduces long-term maintenance costs by deterring pest harborage and protects brand reputation in consumer-facing industries.
At what stage of the project should ATT be carried out?
Anti-Termite Treatment has two phases. Pre-construction ATT covers soil treatment at foundation level, plinth filling area application, backfilling after the foundation, treatment under flooring and along walls, and wall-to-floor junctions. Post-construction ATT involves drilling holes along wall edges and floors, injecting termiticide under pressure, sealing the holes, and surface treatment around wooden fixtures and masonry joints.
Which chemicals are commonly used for anti-termite treatment?
Anti-Termite Treatment commonly uses Chlorpyrifos 20% EC, Imidacloprid 30.5 SC and Bifenthrin-based termiticides. For organic-certified units, natural borates are used instead. A food processing or civil engineering consultant should validate both the vendor and the chemical so the selection suits the facility type and its certification requirements.
How is ATT measured and billed in the civil estimate?
As per CPWD 1200 norms, Anti-Termite Treatment is measured in square meters, using Area = Length × Width of the building. The measurement is taken prior to chemical application and recorded in the civil estimate and the contractor billing sheet, which keeps the treatment auditable and prevents disputes during certification of civil work.
Which types of food facilities should include ATT in the construction scope?
Anti-Termite Treatment applies to dairy plants, cold storages, beverage units and food warehouses alike. It is critical wherever food safety is paramount, structural durability is essential, or a pest-free environment is legally mandated. It is recommended as a pre-requisite within plant layout and civil work planning for food and beverage manufacturing facilities.
What does a consultant add to the ATT scope beyond hiring a pest control vendor?
An experienced food processing or civil engineering consultant ensures correct ATT method selection between pre-construction and post-construction treatment, validates the vendor and the termiticide chemical, maintains proper documentation for compliance, and integrates the Anti-Termite Treatment into a long-term pest management strategy rather than treating it as a one-off civil activity.
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