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Asked by Glenn from Toronto, Ontario

02/27/2018

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Is the sanding dust, sawdust, and planing shavings from lumber treated with Tim-Bor harmful to my health?
Are there any precautions that need to be taken or personal protection equipment required when working with lumber treated with Tim-Bor regarding sanding dust, sawdust, etc.?

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If you are working with wood that has been treated with Timbor, you would use the same PPE that you would need for sanding and other woodworking. Ideally, you would treat lumber with Timbor or another borate wood treatment after final cutting has been done for best protection: Timbor is absorbed abo…
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If you are working with wood that has been treated with Timbor, you would use the same PPE that you would need for sanding and other woodworking. Ideally, you would treat lumber with Timbor or another borate wood treatment after final cutting has been done for best protection: Timbor is absorbed about 1/4 inch into the wood where it is applied.

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Asked by Richard from Indian Rocks,florida

05/02/2018

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What is the shelf life of Tim-Bor?

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Timbor will last up to 3-5 years, if kept away form heat and moisture.

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Asked by Irene from Bend, Or

07/03/2018

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I am removing rotten wood and want to decontaminate the area before adding new wood. Can I use Tim-bor?

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Tim-bor Professional can be used on new wood for prevention of wood boring insects and fungi/decay.

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Asked by John from Highland

09/05/2018

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Can you mix a coloring agent with Tim-bor Professional?
Am I correct that this is basically boric acid

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It is fine and very common to add a spray indicator dye to Tim-bo r 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 wo…
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It is fine and very common to add a spray indicator dye to Tim-bo r 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 and will be visible permanently. Timbor is a borate solution.

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Asked by Angela from Atlanta, Ga

10/04/2018

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How do I get the white residue off finished wood after using Tim-bor Professional?

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According to the manufacturer, you can use mild soap and water to clean up any residue left behind after applying Tim-bor Professional. After cleaning with the soap and water mixture, be sure to rinse the area with clean water so there is no soapy residue left behind. This may have to be done mor…
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According to the manufacturer, you can use mild soap and water to clean up any residue left behind after applying Tim-bor Professional. After cleaning with the soap and water mixture, be sure to rinse the area with clean water so there is no soapy residue left behind. This may have to be done more than once.

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Asked by Sara from Hot Springs Nc

10/16/2018

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Can Tim-bor Professional be applied to painted wood?

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No, Tim-bor Professional can only be applied to raw, untreated wood that has not been painted, stained or has any type of sealant. Any finish needs to be removed by sanding down to the raw wood, or you can drill holes and inject the Timbor directly into the wood.

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Asked by Bob from London. Ky

12/25/2018

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Can Tim-bor Professional be mixed into my exterior stain and applied to bare wood?

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Tim-bor Professional can be mixed with water only. Once the area is dry you would then paint.

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Asked by Evelyn from Rogers, Ohio 44455

03/24/2019

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Will Timbor kill powder post beetles? Can I buy from you?

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Timbor is intended more for protecting new wood only, or wood that you know does not have any issues. Timbor will only penetrate the outer layer of the wood (about 1/4 inch) so it is more for protection or for treating the surface of the wood.  If you have an active infestation of powder-post b…
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Timbor is intended more for protecting new wood only, or wood that you know does not have any issues. Timbor will only penetrate the outer layer of the wood (about 1/4 inch) so it is more for protection or for treating the surface of the wood.  If you have an active infestation of powder-post beetles or wood borers deep inside the wood then Timbor would not make it through the wood to kill these insects. We would recommend that you use Boracare instead, as it will penetrate completely through the wood. You can purchase these products directly from our website by clicking the links above (in blue), or you can call us at 866-581-7378 to place your order by phone.

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Asked by Javier

07/13/2019

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Once the Tim-bor Professional solution is mixed with water, can it be stored?

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Once mixed, Timbor should be used or discarded within 24 hours.

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Asked by Abby from Texas

06/14/2021

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Should BoraCare or Timbor be used to treat a new porch made of pressure treated wood for Powderpost Beetles in one of the beams? The beams are not stained or varnished and about 2 years old.

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If the new wood for your porch was pressure treated/pre treated wood, then you would not need to apply either product. Powder Post Beetles will emerge whenever it is time for them to progress from the egg stage in the wood, to larvae and then a beetle. The eggs can lay dormant in the wood for up to …
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If the new wood for your porch was pressure treated/pre treated wood, then you would not need to apply either product. Powder Post Beetles will emerge whenever it is time for them to progress from the egg stage in the wood, to larvae and then a beetle. The eggs can lay dormant in the wood for up to 30 years and there isn't a way to know how many there are or where they are in the wood. Even if you treated the porch with Boracare (the more appropriate product for your needs), you would still see some of the beetles emerge whenever that life cycle happens. The Boracare helps make sure that any that emerge die as they ingest the treated wood, and no new beetles are able to infest the wood going forward. Boracare would be the more appropriate product than Timbor, since Timbor can only penetrate 1/4 inch into the wood and will leave a white powdery substance on the surface of the wood, and Boracare will penetrate all the way through the wood and dry clear.

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Asked by Bruce from Or

07/16/2021

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Can Tim-bor Professional be mixed with bleach?

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Tim-bor Professional should not be mixed with bleach or other products. It should be diluted with water as directed only.

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Asked by Lynn from New Bern, Nc

07/31/2021

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Can I use Flood oil stain on logs after Tim-bor Professional application has dried?
We have a new log cabin. If I apply Tim-bor as directed and wait for it to dry, can I apply Flood oil based stain over the Tim-bor? Thank you

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Normally we would recommend using Boracare instead of Timbor on wood that is planning to be stained, since Timbor leaves a white powdery residue on the surface of the wood that often needs to be cleaned off or removed prior to applying the stain. When mixed thoroughly before spraying, Boracare woul…
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Normally we would recommend using Boracare instead of Timbor on wood that is planning to be stained, since Timbor leaves a white powdery residue on the surface of the wood that often needs to be cleaned off or removed prior to applying the stain. When mixed thoroughly before spraying, Boracare would dry clear and not change the appearance of the wood. That being said, yes you can apply any type of stain, paint, or finish to wood after your initial application of Timbor or Boracare has been able to try completely on the wood surface. This could be a few hours to a few days depending on how heavy the product was applied and how quickly the wood absorbs the product.

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Asked by Tina from Capron, Va

10/29/2021

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If Tim-bor Professional is sprayed in a crawl space, how long to wait before people can go in and work?

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As long as you keep pets/children out of the area while you treat and until the Tim-bor Professional application has had time to completely dry or settle it is safe for pets and people to return and resume normal activity typically after about an hour.

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Asked by Richard from Wartburg

03/12/2022

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Can Tim-bor Professional be used on stained wood?

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Tim-bor Professional needs to be applied only to raw wood surfaces in its bare state to be effective. If there is a stain, pain, or any type of sealant then the Timbor will not be able to penetrate thus making it ineffective. Any finish that has been applied to wood should be sanded off so that you…
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Tim-bor Professional needs to be applied only to raw wood surfaces in its bare state to be effective. If there is a stain, pain, or any type of sealant then the Timbor will not be able to penetrate thus making it ineffective. Any finish that has been applied to wood should be sanded off so that you can apply the Timbor for it to be effective. Timbor does leave a white powdery film on wood surfaces so if you will be staining, painting or sealing the wood surface BoraCare would be a better option as this dries clear.

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Asked by Kirk

07/12/2022

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Will Tim-bor Professional work on treated wood?

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Tim-bor Professional cannot be applied to wood that is already finished with a stain, sealant, or paint. If the wood is pressure treated, there is no need to treat it with the product, however if you still would like to ,Boracare would be the product to use and expect it to absorb and dry slower tha…
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Tim-bor Professional cannot be applied to wood that is already finished with a stain, sealant, or paint. If the wood is pressure treated, there is no need to treat it with the product, however if you still would like to ,Boracare would be the product to use and expect it to absorb and dry slower than on raw untreated wood.

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Asked by Jody from Sarasota

06/19/2023

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How many gallons of water do you mix in a 1-pound bag of Timbor

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Tim-bor Professional should be mixed at a rate of at least 1.5 pounds to one gallon of water to achieve a 15% solution.

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Asked by Mary from Wapwallopen, Pa

04/14/2017

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Does Timbor work against Carpenter Bees?

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Timbor and Bora-Care are not labeled for carpenter bees. For carpenter bees, we would recommend using our Carpenter Bee Kit. It has everything inside of it to do a complete treatment for bees. Please also check out our Carpenter Bee Guide for wonderful tips on how to treat and prevent them in …
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Timbor and Bora-Care are not labeled for carpenter bees. For carpenter bees, we would recommend using our Carpenter Bee Kit. It has everything inside of it to do a complete treatment for bees. Please also check out our Carpenter Bee Guide for wonderful tips on how to treat and prevent them in the future.

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Asked by Kerry from Apopka, Fl

07/15/2017

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Does Timbor kill fleas?

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Timbor is labeled for the treatment of wood destroying insects only and will not kill fleas. Please take a moment to look over our article on How to Get Rid of Fleas for more information on products which can successfully be used to control fleas.

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Asked by Sbm

08/17/2017

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Can I use Timbor on concrete by drilling/injecting method around the perimeter of a masonry building?

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No, Timbor is only used directly on wood. It is recommended that you use something like Termidor SC or Taurus SC to inject into the ground. This product will last for up to 10 years in the soil once applied. Please check out our Termite Guide for tips on how to treat and prevent termites in the f…
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No, Timbor is only used directly on wood. It is recommended that you use something like Termidor SC or Taurus SC to inject into the ground. This product will last for up to 10 years in the soil once applied. Please check out our Termite Guide for tips on how to treat and prevent termites in the future.

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Asked by Sid from Orlando

04/25/2018

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Is Tim-bor Professional the best for stained/ already painted wood furniture?
I have furniture which was imported out side of USA. It appear that one wooden table have Powderpost Beetles as we started noticing powder on floor and tiny holes on table base.

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Tim-bor Professional or Bora-Care can only be applied to raw wood. Painting, staining, sealing etc can be done after the application has completely dried. If the wood cannot be sanded to original form and treated, you may want to look into fumigating the furniture in your area.

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