Timbor fungicides may be used as a dust, liquid, or foam.

GENERAL INFORMATION:
Tim-bor is a water soluble inorganic borate salt with insecticidal and fungicidal properties effective against wood-destroying organisms. This product can be used for remedial treatment of infested wood, for preventative treatment (before signs of infestations) for wood in existing structures, or for pre-treatment of wood during construction.

Tim-bor is recommended for wood and cellulose materials, in accordance with the specific treatment methods described herein. Tim-bor is effective for all interior and exterior wood (and wood-foam composite structural components) that will be protected from excessive rain and not in direct contact with soil. Types of wood include, but are not limited to, all types of lumber, logs, and plywood. This product is toxic to wood-destroying insects, but surface etching of treated wood by target organisms may occur.

TARGET ORGANISMS:
Tim-bor is effective for treatment of wood (and wood-foam composite structural components) against decay fungi, including brown (i.e. Poria), white, and wet rots and wood-boring insects such as but not limited to the following termites, beetles, and carpenter ants:

PREPERATION OF TREATMENT SOLUTION:
10% aqueous solution: To prepare solution, water should be added to the tank to about 80% of the final volume of solution required. While agitating, add 1.0 pound of Tim-bor gradually for each gallon on treating solution required. The remaining water is then added and the solution is agitated until the product has dissolved.

15% aqueous solution: Prepare solution as above, but gradually add 1.5 pounds of Tim-bor for each gallon of treating solution that is required. Note: this concentrated solution should be used immediately and should not be stored. Equipment should be rinsed and cleaned after use.

15% foam: Prepare 15% aqueous solution as listed above and add surfactant / foaming agent. Typically 1-2 ounces of foaming agent added to the 15% aqueous solution will produce a dry foam with the desired expansion ratios of approximately 20 to 1 (approximately 20 gallons of foam per 1 gallon of aqueous solution). Tim-bor foam should be of a consistency that adheres to wood surfaces, so that run off is minimized. Since each foam machine can produce different foams, refer to the equipment manufacturer manuals and the surfactant's label for specific instructions.

APPLICATION:
Tim-bor may be used as a solution, powder or foam. Two applications of 10% solution or one application of 15% solution can be typically be applied to wood surfaces by brush or spray. Application of the solution may also be made by drilling and then injecting under pressure into sound wood or the galleries of infested wood. As a foam, Tim-bor may be applied directly to wood surfaces or injected into insect galleries, or wall voids.

TERMITE PRE-TREATMENT TO WOOD:
Spray, foam or powder/dust applications of Tim-bor may also be made to wood during construction. Apply solution to all accessible surfaces of bare wood at a rate of approximately 5 gallons per 1000 square feet of wood surface area. Application should be performed after framing and roofing are in place and before insulation and dry wall are installed. Avoid spraying electrical components. Protect treated wood from excessive rain. End-cuts of wood may also be treated by the application methods listed above, or by 1-5 minute dipping in Tim-bor treatment solution.