#$%^&*AU2016200561A120170817.pdf#####ABSTRACT The present invention relates to a composition comprising an acrylic base, a termiticide, and a termiticide protecting agent. The present invention also relates to a membranous matting (such as a geotextile fabric) coated with the composition to buildings, building panels or building components including at least one coating of the composition or the membranous matting to methods of preparing the composition to methods of preparing the membranous matting and to methods of protecting a building against termites.