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.