PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Clear, odorless, molasses like material which mixes with water. Once mixed, it becomes like water. Apply it with a pump sprayer, paint brush or misting machine.
PRODUCT FEATURES: Treatments are odorless and long lasting and get absorbed “into” the wood, not on the surface. Allow the application to cure for 72 hours and by then the treated wood will show no sign anything was ever applied. In other words, there will be no discoloration or smell since Borathor is colorless and odor free. More importantly, treated wood can be cut, stained and used for any project safely with no inherent risk following the application.
Please note: If you intend on using a wood sealer over the treatment, plan on waiting at least 2 weeks following the application to ensure the wood is totally dry prior to sealing it. Sealers like Thompson or varnish can “pull out” a range of resins, sap or solvents from the treatment which can then be visible in the finish. Paint or stain can be used within a week of being applied but sealants are best applied no sooner than 2 weeks.
LENGTH OF RESIDUAL: Treatments will last many years. A treated deck exposed to rain and sun will be protected for 3-5 years. In the home, the treatment will be sheltered from the weather which will allow it to last indefinitely when used in attics, crawl spaces or wall voids.
TARGET PESTS: Powder post beetles, termites, carpenter ants, decay fungi, old house borers and basically any type of insect which wants to eat wood.
RATE OF APPLICATION: This depends on the thickness of the wood being treated. Mix one part Borathor to one part water and expect to get 400-1000 sq/ft protected depending on wood thickness.
PRODUCT DOCUMENTS: SPECIMEN LABEL
$100.00 (455191) (4+ gal. $88.00 ea.)
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RELATED PRODUCTS: PAINT MIXER 2 GALLON FOAM INJECTOR FS MP AEROSOL WOOD INJECTION PUMP SPRAYER (good for Borathor applications) TURF MARK BLUE (BLUE DYE)
Comments on BORATHOR GALLON
Jothias Gillum @ 10:07 am
I currently have powder post beetles in my wood flooring. Can this be used to apply to my floors?
Tech Support @ 10:24 am
Jothias,
It can. Assuming the floors are not sealed on top, it would be a great choice. Now if the wood is sealed, you’ll be best served using our FS MP Aerosol. Details on how to use this and the Borathor are in our video here:
Wood Borer: bugspray.com/wood-borer-treatment-cabinet.html
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Pam S. @ 4:05 pm
Our home was built in the 1970’s from antique barn beams (untreated). I have found powder post beetle damage in several areas. Is it safe to use this product indside my home? Just spray it on the beams?
Tech Support @ 8:06 am
Pam
Borathor can most certainly be used safely inside any home. The real question is if its the best “fit” for your problem. There are many questions we’d like to ask to set you up with your best option.
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For now, we suggest you watch our YouTube video on “how to control Wood Boring Pests”. Here is a link:
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youtu.be/GrUdbQbiJHM
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In the video you’ll learn about the Borathor but also FS MP which can often times be the “better” options.
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FS MP: bugspray.com/insecticide/aerosol/fs-mp-insectidie-15-oz.html
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More information in great detail can be found in our article here:
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Wood Borer: bugspray.com/wood-borer-treatment-cabinet.html
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Lastly, if you send us an email support@bugspray.com we can respond with our questions, etc. so that we better understand your situation and from there can recommend our best treatment options.
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Technical Support
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Summer @ 10:02 pm
After treating wood with this product, can you safely shou sugi ban it?
Tech Support @ 8:06 am
Summer,
If the shou sugi ban treatment you’re referencing is when the outside of the wood is charred with fire, then yes, you can do so with no hazard other than the smoke itself just like all smoke from any burning fire is hazardous to breath. In other words, the Borathor would not change the smoke so the smoke would be just as hazardous as before, no different.
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And also remember that once the treatment cures, the Borathor will be deep “inside” the wood – not on the outside surfaces you’re treating meaning you won’t be impacting the treatment. So assuming you’re only burning the outer surfaces, the treatment will effectively remain in place still doing its job after the shou sugi ban is complete.
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Technical Support
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