Tim-bor Professional - Questions & Answers

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  • Asked by Mary from Wapwallopen, Pa
    04/14/2017
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    Does Timbor work against Carpenter Bees?
    A

    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 John from Millsboro, De
    06/01/2018
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    Can I use Tim-bor Professional to treat an antique settee infested with powder post beetles?
    The branches of the settee have exit holes, and may be an active infestation. The largest branches are less than 2" in diameter. I have already purchased Timbor, but have learned that Boracare might provide better penetration. Would I be OK if I used Timbor, waited for a few weeks before removing any residue and then using a varnish. It will be used indoors.
    A

    Tim-bor Professional will only penetrate ¼ inch into the wood so it would not be recommended to treat active infestations, only for prevention.  Boracare is a better option, as it will penetrate deeper and will dry clear when applied as directed.

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  • Asked by Dw from Lemon Grove, Ca
    10/11/2018
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    Can I add a "spreader-sticker" to the TimBor solution?
    I want to add a spreader sticker to the Timbor pre paint. Will it impede the adhesion of the paint to the lumber?
    A

    Per the label instructions, Timbor should only be used with a surfactant when performing a foam application, not when spraying or painting on the surface of raw wood.

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  • Asked by John from Millsboro, De
    06/02/2018
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    Can Jecta be thinned with a paint brush for powderpost beetle applications?
    I would prefer to use Bora Care rather than Timbor.
    A

    We recommend Bora-Care on raw wood, using Jecta as directed (without altering) or getting fumigation treatment locally for controlling powderpost beetles.

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  • Asked by Sue from Wi
    07/27/2019
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    Ho much Timbor is added to a pint of water?
    A

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

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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?
    A

    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 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 more than once.  

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  • Asked by Bruce from Or
    07/16/2021
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    Can Tim-bor Professional be mixed with bleach?
    A

    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
    A

    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 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.
    A

    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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  • Asked by Starla from Crossville Tn
    08/01/2021
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    I have a bucket of TimBor. We have millipedes. Can I use this to spray under the house, around the foundation?
    A

    While Timbor Professional can be used to spray under the home on raw wood for wood destroying pest prevention such as termites and beetles, it is not labeled to control any other pests than those designed to consume the wood the product is applied to. You would be better off using a more appropriate product for your needs such as Cyzmic CS to spray around the outside and under your home for millipedes and other pests. 

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  • Asked by Mark from Bartow
    07/22/2021
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    Will adding vinegar to Tim-bor Professional help kill fungi?
    A

    For the best effect, please use Tim-bor Professional according to the label. Vinegar has not been tested and we do not know how it will react.

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  • Asked by Krysia from Jupiter, Florida
    08/03/2019
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    How many bags of Tim-Bor Professional do I need if I am treating wall voids for carpenter ants in a 1400 square foot home?
    A

    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.

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  • Asked by Jon from Bay Area, Ca
    06/26/2021
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    Can I spray Bora-care after my crawlspace has been treated with Tim-bor?
    I'm having some for joists removed and replaced due to termite and dry rot damage. The company will spray with Tim-bor after they've completed the repairs. After they have sprayed the Tim-bor, can I go back and spray the same area with Bora-care?
    A

    While you could technically apply Boracare on the same wood after Timbor is applied, we recommend skipping the Timbor application if Boracare is going to be applied soon after. Applying Timbor before applying Boracare would not provide any additional benefit. Similarly, if there is not any existing insect infestation in the wood, then a Timbor application will prevent the same issues as Boracare.

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  • Asked by Elizabeth from Poplar Grove
    09/24/2019
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    Should I treat the area with Tim-Bor before and after infested posts are replaced?
    What about the beam they are holding up? What can I use on old trees that seem to have the same beetles?
    A

    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.

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  • Asked by Linda from Lamesa, Ca
    09/09/2018
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    Can Tim-bor be used in carpet for fleas? Is it safe for small dogs?
    A

    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. 

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  • Asked by Anahit
    03/14/2019
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    We have Timbor. Can we use it to treat plants for fungus and insects?
    A

    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.

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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.
    A

    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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