Subterranean termites feed exclusively on wood and wood products containing cellulose. Termites have protozoa (microorganisms) in their intestines that provide enzymes to digest cellulose. Although termites are soft-bodied insects, their hard, saw-toothed jaws work like shears and are able to bite off extremely small fragments of wood, a piece at a time.

Termites often infest buildings and damage lumber, wood panels, flooring, sheetrock, wallpaper, plastics, paper products and fabric made of plant fibers. The most serious damage is the loss of structural strength.

Green Basement Systems' insulated core is manufactured with a patented process using an inorganic mineral that is a natural deterrent to termites. It is registered with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and has been thoroughly tested to be safe, noncorrosive and nontoxic to humans. And termites hate it -- another reason  Green Basement Systems is the best choice for finishing your basement.