Tim-bor Professional is an insecticide, fungicide and wood preservative for the protection and treatment of lumber against fungal decay and wood-destroying insects. However, is not to be applied to any live trees. Depending on the type of borer being treated, you can look at using a product like Dominion 2L. When using Dominion 2L Termiticide for borers, it is labeled to be applied as a soil injection which includes grid systems, circle systems, basal systems, and soil drench applications.
Timbor can be used on raw structural wood to prevent infestation of wood-boring beetles, however we do not recommend it for existing infestations. If you need to treat wood that is already infested or in the same area as infested wood, then we recommend using Boracare instead since it is absorbed fully into the wood. Neither of these products should be used on living plants because they will kill the plants.
If you are removing structural wood that is infested with wood-boring beetles, then we recommend burning or chipping that wood and treating any new wood that is replacing it.
Tim-bor Professional is labeled as non-corrosive so it will not cause metals to rust.
How much Timbor is used will depend on your application and the area of the spaces you are treating. Per the product label, you can inject or dust Timbor at a rate of 0.5 oz per square foot when treating wall voids for insects such as carpenter ants. If you are mixing Timbor in water and creating a foam with a foaming solution and foamer, then you would use 1.5 oz of Timbor per gallon of water and use a high expansion foam. Keep in mind that drilling into and injecting a product like Timbor into all your wall voids is a tedious and labor-intensive application that is often best left to professionals. We have a great Carpenter Ant Treatment Guide here that may better assist you.
Tim-bor Professional should be mixed at a rate of at least 1.5 pounds to one gallon of water.
Once mixed, Timbor should be used or discarded within 24 hours.
Tim-bor Professional should be applied only to raw wood as directed.
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.
Timbor can only be applied to raw wood. It would likely kill any vegetation it was applied to. If you are looking for something to apply to plants for fungus and insect control, you can use something like Bayer Advanced 3-in-1 Insect, Disease, and Mite Control.
Tim-bor Professional is safe to use inside as directed on the product label. You would not apply into vents.
Tim-bor Professional can be mixed with water only. Once the area is dry you would then paint.
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.
Yes, as long as the application of Tim-bor Professional is completely dry, you can use a latex or other paint/stain product.
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.
Timbor will not treat mildew/mold. The best way to prevent mold and mildew is eliminating the conditions that are allowing either to thrive. If you are planning to treat raw wood that has not been painted, stained, or otherwise treated with anything, you could use Boracare with Mold-Care to treat and prevent mold.
Timbor is labeled for the treatment of wood destroying insects only and will not kill fleas on carpeted areas. 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.
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 and will be visible permanently. Timbor is a borate solution.
We would recommend that you apply Bora-Care to the raw wood or have the furniture fumigated by a local company for the best treatment for powderpost beetles.
Did you pressure wash and scrape the wood after you applied Tim-Bor? If so, you may have removed much or all of your Timbor treatment. Tim-bor should be applied until the surfaces are wet but not to the point of runoff, and it absorbs about ¼ inch into the wood. If you are treating wood that is exterior wood or wood used for decoration or furnishing that will be stained or painted, then it would best to use Boracare to treat the wood before finishing it. Boracare is the liquid version of Timbor, it absorbs more thoroughly into the wood, and it dries clear and smooth when applied correctly.
