Janet from Knoxville Tn writes
I have an old tobacco barn that has powder-post beetles. Is there a product that I can use to put in my fumigator? I need to be able to have something that can reach up into the rafters and I can’t do that with the sprayer. Also, there’s lots of miscellaneous junk in the barn and if I fog the building, I think I’ll be better able to get the product On all the surfaces
You cannot fog a structure with Boracare or any other substance for powder post beetles. The beetles lay dormant in the egg stage in the wood until they emerge as adults and start to eat their way out of the wood. Boracare and any product for powder post-beetle treatment must be applied to the raw natural surface of the wood so that it can penetrate all the way through and kill insects as they consume the treated wood. Boracare can be sprayed or painted on and should be used at a 1:1 ratio for any active areas of the barn. We have a great instructional video on the product page that goes over how to mix and apply the solution to the wood. Any timbers or beams thicker than 4-5 inches in 2 directions will need two coats of Boracare applied to penetrate the center of the wood.
Answer last updated on: 06/17/2024
