Can this be applied directly to wood as a termite preventative?
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Talstar P is not labeled to be used a preventative on wood for termites. It will only last for about 90 days on the surface of wood and will not penetrate into the wood like other products such as Timbor or Boracare wood. It used to be one that was popular for use in the soil around the home as a subterranean termite prevention.
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IT can be used for termites, If it is pretreatment for wood your best bet would be to used Boracare 1 Gallon.
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I dont see the reason why not. I spray around the house outside wall and it works like a charm. I spray every month.
607931
If the damage is very localized and the area has been treated properly I would say yes. By the time termite damage is discovered it is often too extensive for this type repair.
1514676
The label states "Works naturally on ants, fire ants, roaches, fleas, silverfish, aphids, spider mites, leaf hoppers, scale insects, and other insect pests." It does not list termites, but if you have already purchased it I would give it a try anyway. Good luck.
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No unless you. Have termites in your home in the walls are infested with termites but no it that would be the same thing as if you had a wooden chair wooden table or a wooden spoon no honey you're not going to get any termites in your bed it's a great product and it works wonderfully
950884
The product was designed to work best for subterranean termite control. Try Beneficial Nematodes for ants. Spray right on the moving ant trial. Bye Ants!!!!
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That would be a no. This wood is not naturally resistant to wood burrowing insects. Only preventative measure is for you to apply a wood sealant approximately every two years depending on your weather conditions and it's usage.
1020656
You can spray it on wood but it won't stop wood from burning if it reaches its autoignition temperature of about 570 degrees F. It is designed to slow the speed it takes for materials to ignite from an open flame.
1115165
Yes you can apply directly to trees but it will be real sticky so birds wont land on it.
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C.C. Based on the amount of information you provided, its hard to say if this product will be what you need to treat. For example, if the wood floor is lying on top of a cement slab, you'll likely have to treat under the slab and not have to worry about the floor. But if the wood floor is over a basement, there could be a lot of entry points that might have to be treated so in the end, its just hard to say without seeing the structure, etc. At this time I believe it would be best to consider hiring a service company or at least have some look at the problem so you can learn more about whats involved, what will be needed to treat the problem, etc. In the end, it might end up being something you can handle but in many cases, hiring a service company is usually the best way to proceed when dealing with a termite problem. Cheers, Jonathan Customer Care U-Spray Bugspray
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I used this product on new wood with no sealant. I would contact the company direct to see if can be used on treated wood.
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One of our apartments had carpet beetles and we used Orthene combined with Gentrol liquid that took them out in one spray. We did not need the gentrol because there were none living after the Orthene. So, while it might work, I think you would be better off with a direct spray.
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VWH, Definitely do not use Boracare for treating a live tree. Now there are some products which are labeled as a systemic and for the control of termites. Unfortunately you might find limits on what you can use if the tree is bearing fruit for consumption.JonathanCustomer CareU-Spray Bugspray
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Never tried it on termites but it is the best I have ever used on spiders, roaches, ants, waterbugs, palmetto bugs and more. Used it for the first time 3 months ago and they are still gone. First time ever
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This stuff is good for spot treatments, so if you're drilling into a gallery or area where there's activity, it should be effective. Be careful not to disturb the wood too much if drilling, they may avoid the area afterward and move somewhere else. Try punching into the wood with an awl or something if the wood has rotted areas where the termites have caused noticeable damage. If you have active termites in an area, spray a fair amount alongside and around the area especially where there is cross-cut wood grain showing. Soak the ends/joints of studs to get the fipronil into the wood grain and prevent them from tunneling from one stud into another where the joints are. Remember this is not rated for broadcast spraying in a dwelling such as an attic or crawlspace, but hitting vulnerable areas is wise.
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An answer must first strongly suggest reading the Timbor "label" for efficacy and uses and handling instructions. That being said, I believe that timbor will kill carpenter ants but I don't know this as a fact. I've had my home professionally treated for dry-wood termites and sprayed my own garage ceiling and soffets for that critter. It is known to be effective on many other pests. All this being said I believe you can use this on your plastic soffets because Timbor is mostly a borax derivative and the carrier would be water.
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As I recall, the wood is cedar and termites do not like cedar, but perhaps plastic would be better. I live in NC but am not too concerned even though we termite-treat our home. P.Belk
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Tim-bor is designed to be applied directly to wood. If by "around the exterior of the home" you mean as a defensive shield or barrier, then no, Tim-bor is not applied that way. There are excellent chemicals available as barriers and for subterranean termites. Also, a vapor shield and keeping all cellulose debris cleaned up - wood chips and other organic matter from under and next to the house, such as decorative wood chips - helps prevent termites. For effective barriers, I suggest you Google "chemical barriers for termites" and be careful. Or let a termite company handle it. Tim-bor is designed to be applied directly to wood. If by "around the exterior of the home" you mean as a defensive shield or barrier, then no, Tim-bor is not applied that way. There are excellent chemicals available as barriers and for subterranean termites. Also, a vapor shield and keeping all cellulose debris cleaned up - wood chips and other organic matter from under and next to the house, such as decorative wood chips - helps prevent termites. For effective barriers, I suggest you Google "chemical barriers for termites" and be careful. Or let a termite company... » Read More Tim-bor is designed to be applied directly to wood. If by "around the exterior of the home" you mean as a defensive shield or barrier, then no, Tim-bor is not applied that way. There are excellent chemicals available as barriers and for subterranean termites. Also, a vapor shield and keeping all cellulose debris cleaned up - wood chips and other organic matter from under and next to the house, such as decorative wood chips - helps prevent termites. For effective barriers, I suggest you Google "chemical barriers for termites" and be careful. Or let a termite company handle it. « Show Less