Owens Company, the Oscar statuette is seen in different stages of its manufacture, from the dull, pewterlike first casting to the final, polished, 24-carat gold-plated finish. Bill Zars | Staff Photographer. Molten metal is poured in a mold to begin the building of an Oscar. Bill Zars | Staff Photographer.
Kill grass by pulling it from around lily turf. Liriope or lily turf (Liriope muscari) works well as a border or foundation plant. Lily turf features grasslike, dark green foliage and vibrant purple flowers making it a welcome addition to many yards.
Expose your wood to sunlight. If the termite-infested item is not your home but rather a piece of furniture or an item that can be removed from your home, expose it to sunlight. Termites thrive in darkness, and the heat and light from the sun will kill them.On a sunny day, place your furniture outside for as long as possible-preferably 2-3 days. The best way to kill termites with boric acid is to use bait stations. 2  Coat or spray wood (or another cellulose material) evenly with boric acid. 3  Plant the boric acid bait in the garden near your house or in an open infestation. 4  Check on the bait station regularly and replenish it with boric acid as needed.