New Construction & Re-Model Wood Treatments
BORON Active Ingredient = Disodium Octaborate Tetrahydrate (DOT)
the field of (DOT) Disodium Octaborate Tetrahydrate applications in all types of construction for the control and prevention of decay fungi, termites, powder post beetles, and preventative treatments. We utilize advance technology application equipment to ensure the treatments are done as thoroughly as possible. Borates have been in use since 1910. Borates have been used as a wood preservative since 1940. The label covers prevention and control of fungus, wood decay, termites, beetles, and carpenter ants. The borate actually penetrates into unsealed wood. Borates are odorless. The moisture in wood actually aids in the diffusion of the product. Wood can be handled, painted or stained after the treatment is dry. 25 - 40 + years residual in wood that is protected from constant moisture. To control wood destroying organisms, Boron is the answer. Termites ingest the borates while feeding, then spread the active ingredient throughout the colony, effectively controlling the members. Beetle larvae ingest the borates from treated wood and soon die. Carpenter ants find the wood unpalatable, so they don’t nest. If they come into contact with the powder, they ingest the borates in an attempt to clean themselves and soon die. Decay fungi is killed off on contact. Boron can be used in addition to a termiticide to treat active infestations of both drywood termites & subterranean termites with lasting residual control. Many insects including, ants, cockroaches, crickets, earwigs, silverfish, spiders and other unwanted pests are effectively controlled from the powder when it’s dusted into cracks, crevices and voids. Use Boron, and you’ll find our brand of pest control is not only natural and effective, it’s more progressive. A sound solution that lasts.
remedially, or to prevent an infestation, your home will be protected. You won’t be inconvenienced by having to pack up and leave. Fumigation will be a thing of the past. The application process is performed by trained, certified professionals. common problem of insects and pests. Wood-Destroying Fungi in Residential Construction © 1996 Stephen Smulski, Ph.D. Wood Science Specialists Inc. Excerpt from Building Materials and Wood Technology Shutesbury , Massachusetts Dealing With Decay The first and most important thing to do once decay is discovered is to figure out where the water is coming from. Check for the obvious roof and plumbing leaks, and missing or punctured flashing. In-place treatment with borates Dormant fungi can be reactivated when dry, infected wood is re-wetted. Consider treating infected, but otherwise serviceable wood left in place with a (DOT) Disodium Octaborate Tetrahydrate based preservative that will not only kill active fungi, but guard against future infection as well. Borates have low toxicity to humans and are even approved for interior use in food processing plants. They don't affect wood's strength, color, or finishability, don't corrode fasteners, and don't outgas vapors. Widely used in treating new timbers for log homes, they're the preservative of choice for remedial treatment of existing wood in homes and other buildings. Because of the decay hazard posed whenever wood such as patio or fence posts, bears on concrete or masonry, concentrated diffusible borates are often applied to inhibit infestations or infection. Based on this data, boric acid and Boron are not significantly different in toxicity than common table salt. In addition, both boric acid and Boron are less toxic than aspirin. The greater the LD50 rating the safer the substance is. When compared to these common household items, boric acid and Boron are not particularly dangerous, and, if used properly, will not cause poisoning. So are borates toxic? Certainly, and so is virtually every and anything else you come in contact with. It is simply a matter of quantity, and the simple fact is that exposure to borates should not cause alarm in anyone. In the low levels at which these borate products are applied still make them very effective control agents of decay fungi, termites, powder post beetles, and as preventative treatments on any unpainted or sealed wood in new construction, remodeling, room additions and decks. |
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