have you tried cayenne pepper? Some nautical paint manufacturers are using it as an additive in anti-fouling paint--to resist barnical growth on the hulls of boats. Also di-atomatious ( I really don't know the spelling) is used as a termite deterent. I hope this is of some use.
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