Caleb from Sault Ste. Marie Michigan writes
I have a log house built in 1874 and am currently infested with anobiid powder post beetles. The Timbers are 8 inches thick. Will this penetrate and kill them?
No, Tempo SC Ultra would not be appropriate for treating wood/logs or for powder post-beetle treatments. If the timber you need to treat has any sort of stain, finish, or paint on the surface you will need to strip or sand it off until you have raw wood exposed and treat it with a product like Boracare. Boracare is the best option for powder post beetles and will absorb into the wood to kill any new beetles that may progress in their life cycle within the wood and try to emerge. Boracare will not penetrate through sealed/wood and must be applied with a sprayer or paint brush/roller to the raw wood surface. Timbers 8 inches thick will require 2 coats to be able to penetrate to the center.
Answer last updated on: 07/05/2023
