Timbor does not treat or prevent for mold control. Spraying bleach on top of your application will likely pull or break down some of the particles which likely needs to be done so that you can put a true mold control product like Boracare with Mold Care on your wood to treat it. Also keep in mind, even with the use of proper mold control products to treat wood, if you have mold coming back that is because you have not fixed your moisture problem that is causing it to occur in the first place. You likely want to look at getting a dehumidifier for under your home and in your crawl space or put down a vapor barrier in those areas to cut down on excess moisture accumulating.
Timbor will only penetrate 1/4 inch into the wood since it is a powder. It should only be mixed with water as directed on the product label. If you do mix it with other products, it will clump and not work the way you would like it to. If you need better penetration, Boracare is the only way to do so.
Once mixed, Timbor should be used within 24 hours.
Timbor should only be mixed and applied according to the product label. Because of the formulation, the Timbor solution would most likely clog any type of small applicator you would try to use. Jecta is a ready-to-use borate wood treatment that can be applied to specific areas.
Timbor is not labeled to be used in this manner, and we can make no recommendations on this usage. Should you have any further questions feel free to contact the product manufacturer, Nisus, directly at 800-264-0870.
It is recommended that you use a sealant or paint on the wood treated with Timbor. This will seal the product into the wood so that it will last for the life of the wood. It is not necessary to paint or use a sealant though.
Timbor is safe around wildlife and/or pets when it is used as directed. While you are doing a treatment, it is recommended that pets/wildlife out of the area until the product has dried completely. It should also not be used directly in sitting water. Timbor is used around structural wood so it should not come in contact with wildlife or pets.
Timbor may leave behind a white residue. If you think it may come into contact with the windows or hand rails while you are applying it, it would be best to cover them just to be safe.
No. Timbor is not labeled for roach control and would not be the best choice for this type of application. If you have a current infestation of roaches we recommend the products that come in our Roach Control Kit. The products in the Roach Control Kit are perfect for most roach control problems in most indoor settings. This professional kit includes Cyzmic CS Insecticide for spraying the outside perimeter of the home and inside underneath appliances, behind cabinets, under toilets and sinks, etc. Advion Roach Bait Gel--one of the best roach baits on the market. Advion can be applied up high in the kitchen in the corner of cabinets and in cracks and crevices in kitchens and bathrooms. The bait contains a slow-acting poison that attracts and kills feeding roaches, who also spread the bait to other roaches by contact or by sharing food. Finally, Gentrol Point Source stations provide an IGR (Insect Growth Regulator) that will stop roaches from laying eggs, helping to halt the infestation. The combination of an IGR with roach bait is a highly effective roach control strategy that is widely used by pest control professionals.
Timbor will only penetrate 1/4 of an inch into the wood and will leave a visible white residue on the surface. You may simply dust it off before applying the stain. If you are wanting a product that does not leave a white residue and absorbs completely through the wood, we recommend BoraCare. BoraCare will penetrate all the way into the wood and will not leave a visible residue on the surface.
It is fine and very common to add a spray indicator dye to Tim-bor or similar wood treatment products before spraying. This helps to keep track of what wood has been treated, and it does not interefere with the efficacy of the Tim-bor. Keep in mind that the spray indicator will not fade on the wood: it will be visible permanently.
You could potentially use the same sprayer to apply Timbor and Termidor SC if it were cleaned and allowed to dry completely between product uses. It is best to use a dedicated sprayer to apply non-repellent insecticides such as Termidor SC to avoid contaminating the insecticide. You could also use a tank cleaner such as Neutralize Spray Tank Cleaner and Neutralizer to reduce the risk of contaminating products.
We recommend that anyone other than the applicator stay out of an area treated with Tim-Bor until the application is completely dry. Though Tim-Bor should not have an odor when being applied, if there is any odor then the area should be ventilated before re-entry. You can view further safety information on the SDS here.
The rate of Timbor in a 50 gallon tank is 75 lbs to achieve a 15% solution.
Timbor is only designed to be applied to wood and does not treat mildew/mold. We would not recommend applying it to canvas.