leaky pool / insects / barrier for the bottom

[JETTA]

I got an insect problem thus causing the dreaded pinhole leaks. The pool company (with leak detection equipment) found one in 2009 and patched it.

They were back at my house 3 weeks ago and found another pinhole and patched it. He did not think it was insects due to there only being one (at that time)

I noticed this week I have lost about an inch of water. I vacuumed the pool today and noticed 4 spots where the "dirt" reappeared after I vacuumed it. I get the goggles and go underwater, brushed the dirt away and I can see the little hole and the dirt coming back in to the pool.

All the leaks are around the edge in one area. There are now 6 (two liner colored patches and 4 clear ones)

I patched them up with clear patches and marked the skimmer to see if I got all of the leaks.

I do live in a high subterranian termite zone. My house has been treated / protected. I suspect that is what is causing the leaks. If I continue with leaks for the rest of the season, I am going to have the liner replaced in the spring.

Besides having the bottom of the pool re-treated by the pesticide company, are there any barriers that can be placed on the bottom of the pool that will work to prevent insect damage?

Thanks

[Poconos]

Wow, wish I could offer suggestions but these long term insect solutions are beyond me. Unfortunately the good stuff that lasted forever has been banned for years and I don't even think that would be a long term solution with an AG pool. It would wash away from the edges. I'm sure you're not the first one with this problem so hopefully someone will chime in with some ideas.
Al

[aylad]

When camping, we use Comet powder around all wiring, wheels, etc and the bugs (ants as well) won't go anywhere near that stuff. Might want to try a heavy layer of it under the pool, after the dirt itself is treated, and see if it helps...

Janet

[Kimrst]

What about using DE that we use to filter the water under the pool liner? I think it works by cutting the bugs skin and they even make a food grade version of it. It kills slugs and worms and bees .I know you don't want to breath in the dust when you add it to the DE filter.. Kim

[Phillbo]

Is a concrete slab an option ?

[JETTA]

Leslie's said that about using DE.

Slab is not an option. I have a deck / fence / walkaround pool and the would essential mean disamantle and reassemble.

I do have 12 holes now and they are all patched. If I keep the pool I am going to do a new liner in the spring. I will attempt to find and patch myself for the remainder of the summer.

They are all around the edge and it is now spreading. There are holes approx. 1/2 around the pool.

My spring plan of attack is to call the exterminator and get the area treated and do some sort of liner under the liner.