<p>A method of inhibiting the migration of termites into a structure comprising forming a band across exposed faces of external masonry walls of the structure wherein said band is disposed above ground level and includes, at least in part, a settable composition wherein in a set condition said settable composition is sealably engaged with a physical termite barrier, said physical termite barrier forming at least part of a termite barrier extending between a concrete slab of the structure and a mortar course in the external masonry walls.</p>
