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Borrada LP Termite

Borrada LP is the same exact formula as Boracare but much cheaper. Apply borrade LP to any form of wood surfaces. Borrada LP will kill and prevent any future wood damages. Borrade LP destroys wood decaying fungi and insects. Borrada LP can also be used as spray or foam or can even be injected into the walls. Borrada LP is EPA registered meaning it is low toxicity pesticide, it penetrates and protects all types of wood. Borrada LP deposits it's active ingredient into the wood which will not decompose or vaporize like many other pesticides.

Active Ingredients: Disodium Octaborate Tetrahydrate 40.0% (by wt.)

Inert Ingredients: -60.0% (by wt.)

Size: 1 gallon

Target Pests: Borrada LP is effective for the treatment of wood (including wood-foam composite structural components) against: wood decay fungi, including brown (i.e. Poria), white and wet rots, algae, wood-boring insects including termites, beetles and carpenter ants: Subterranean termites ,Reticulitermes, Heterotermes, alse powder post beetles, Bostrichidae, Formosan Termites, Coptotermes, Furniture and deathwatch beetles, Anobiidae, Drywood termites, Kalotermes, Incisitermes, Old house borers / Longhorn beetles, Cerambycidae, Dampwood termites, Zootermopsis, Powder post beetles, Lyctidae, Ambrosia beetles, Scolytidae, Carpenter ants, Camponotus, Cockroaches and silverfish.

Not For Sale to: AK, NY

Description: Prepare an aqueous solution as stated above (1:2) and add surfactant/ foaming agent. Follow the instructions of the foaming agent and foam-generating equipment (refer to the foam machine equipment manufacturer manuals and the surfactant label for specific instructions) to produce a foam with sufficient firmness to persist on the treated surface for several minutes. Borrada LP foam should be of a drier consistency (higher expansion ratio) when filling interior voids bordered by drywall than when treating an all-wood surface. Dilute Borrada LP according to the directions above. Treat infested wood by paintbrush or roller, spraying, and/or injecting the diluted Borrada LP solution into beetle holes, termite and carpenter ant galleries. Apply to the point of wetness to all infested and susceptible wood, being sure to thoroughly cover all infested areas. When spraying, apply as a coarse spray with low-pressure equipment. Borrada LP is not intended for use a fine spray in low-volume or high pressure spray equipment. Apply a second coat to those wood members with only one or two exposed surfaces. In heavily infested areas, a second coat, applied at least 20 minutes after the initial application, will be effective more rapidly.If the infestation is not accessible from the surface, drill small holes into the wood in order to gain access to the infested area. Inject enough diluted solution to completely flood galleries or voids. Treat adjacent wood by injection of Borrada LP dilution under pressure into holes drilled into the wood at 8 to10 inch intervals. Inject at 40 psi for 4 to 6 seconds per hole.

In basements and crawl spaces, apply one coat of Borrada LP dilution to the point of wetness to all infested and susceptible wood surfaces including sill plates, piers, girders, subfloors, floor joists and any wood exposed to vertical access from the soil. Note: disodium octaborate treatments are not recommended for use on wood that remains in direct contact with soil. On wood where access is limited to 1 or 2 sides of wood members, such as sills and plates on foundation walls, apply a second coat 20 minutes after the first coat. Apply Borrada LP at a rate of 1 gallon of Borrada LP dilution per 200 square feet of floor area (400 square feet of wood surface area). Apply an additional treatment with a 1:1 dilution to crawlspace or basement interior surfaces of concrete, block, or brick. Use a rate of 1 gallon of dilution for approximately 400 square feet of surface. In crawl spaces, apply 2 feet up from ground level, and 6 inches in from the wall surface onto the slab.

For bath or other drain traps in slabs, apply Borrada LP as above to the slab surface around the trap 1 foot out in all directions from the trap. Similarly treat all plumbing and utilities that penetrate or protrude from slabs or adjacent wood for a distance of at least 6 inches out from the penetration or protrusion, and 2 feet up on the plumbing or other utility surface. Treat buildings on slabs by locating each stud and drilling a small hole through the wall covering adjacent to the side of each stud every 18-24 inches along its length to gain access to the infested area. Inject at least 1/3 fluid ounce of Borrada LP dilution per hole. Drill at least one hole per stud bay near the floor in order to treat the base plate in each void. Treat entire wall areas as opposed to single stud bays in order to include the infested area completely within the treatment zone. For bath or other drain traps in slabs, apply Borrada LP as above to the slab surface around the trap 1 foot out in all directions from the trap. Similarly treat all plumbing and utilities that penetrate or protrude from slabs or adjacent wood for a distance of at least 6 inches out from the penetration or protrusion, and 2 feet up on the plumbing or other utility surface.

On wood flooring, it will be necessary to remove any existing finish by complete coarse sanding or stripping prior to application. Dilute Borrada LP to 2 parts water : 1 part Borrada LP as described above, and apply by spray, paint brush, or roller at a rate of 1 gallon of dilution per 500 square feet of floor surface. For control of subterranean or Formosan termites, a second coat may be required. Wait one hour between coats. Allow floor to completely dry (maximum 10% moisture content) before refinishing. This will take at least 48 to 72 hours. Application of an aqueous solution such as Borrada LP dilutions may raise the wood grain slightly. If so, a very light sanding should be done before applying a finish. Borrada LP is compatible with most floor coatings, but it is recommended that a small section of floor is treated first to test for complete adhesion before the entire floor surface is refinished.NOTE: If the floor surface is still tacky or residue is evident after 72 hours of drying time, wash the floor with clean water and a mop, cloth or sponge, rinsing frequently. Allow to dry again, sand very lightly, and apply finish as above.

Treat voids, wall studs and wood members not otherwise accessible, by spraying or misting solution into voids and channels in damaged and suspected infested wood and/or through small holes drilled into walls and baseboard areas. It may be necessary to first remove or displace insulation, if present within the wall space. Drill holes no more than 18 apart along each wood member to be treated. In addition, drill at least 1 hole mid-way between each pair of wall studs when treating base plates. Spray all areas to the point of wetness.

Foam applications: Apply foamed Borrada LP dilution to void spaces such that one gallon of the diluted mixture will expand with foaming agent to produce a foam with sufficient firmness to stay in place while soaking into wood. A drier foam is preferred when treating voids lined with drywall. Apply enough foam to contact all wood surfaces and completely fill the void space. Foam insulation may be treated by injection of a dilution of 2 parts water: 1 part Borrada LP into the infested area and/or low pressure surface spraying at a rate of one 1 gallon of this dilution per 300 to 400 square feet. For foam insulation materials with closed cell structures which do not allow significant penetration from surface application, such as polyisocyanurate and extruded polystyrene, surface spraying will not be sufficient with these types of insulation, and injection is also required.

PRE-TREATMENT OF WOOD BEFORE/ DURING CONSTRUCTION

For pretreatment of homes or other wood-framed buildings under construction for protection against subterranean or Formosan termites in new construction, use only the 1:1 dilution. Do not use Borrada LP for new construction where the total length of wood or wood fiber-based is less than 60% of the total length of base plates including interior and exterior walls. If there is not a continuous wood surface on every exterior wall, also apply Borrada LP to all other exterior surfaces such as concrete, block, brick, or stone to at least 2 feet above ground level, and extended onto the slab for 4 to 8 inches.

Follow the instructions below for all buildings under construction, including those on crawlspaces, basements, or slabs. Prepare a 1:1 solution as described above in PREPARATION OF AQUEOUS TREATMENT SOLUTION section, or prepare foam as described above in PREPARATION OF FOAM TREATMENT MIXTURE section. Apply to wetness (1 gallon of solution or foam equivalent (i.e. the foam resulting from 1 gallon of solution) per 400 square feet of surface treated). Wood surfaces must be free of any water-resistant cover. When spraying, apply as a coarse spray with low-pressure equipment. Borrada LP is not intended for use a fine spray in low-volume or high pressure spray equipment. Brush or spray to wetness an uninterrupted band on all wood surfaces including base plates, sills, joists, studs, and sub-floors, at least 2 feet up and 2 feet in from the base perimeter of the wood structure. Also treat all wood in a 2 foot band along planned or existing plumbing pipe routes in plumbing walls, and adjacent to cut-outs or conduits for plumbing, heating, wiring, or other mechanical components which may lead to contact with or proximity to soil. For wood where the 2 broadest surfaces are not both accessible, apply a second coating at least 20 to 30 minutes later. For voids where the interior is not accessible, drill small holes no more than 2 feet apart and spray into the interior, or better, fill the void with foam.

Apply an additional treatment with a 1:1 dilution to crawlspace or basement interior surfaces of concrete, block, or brick. Use a rate of 1 gallon of dilution for approximately 400 square feet of surface. In crawl spaces, apply 2 feet up from ground level, and 6 inches in from the wall surface onto the slab. For bath or other drain traps in slabs, apply as above to the slab surface around the trap 1 foot out in all directions from the trap. Similarly treat all plumbing and utilities that penetrate or protrude from slabs or adjacent wood for a distance of at least 6 inches out from the penetration or protrusion, and 2 feet up on the plumbing or other utility surface.

For optimal protection spray or brush all the wood surfaces of the entire first story of the framing, joists, and sub-floors, and treat all exterior wood including siding, fascias, soffits, eaves, roofing, porches, decks and railings. Coated or painted wood may be treated by injection under pressure into holes drilled into the wood at 8- to10- inch intervals. Inject at 40 psi for 4 to 6 seconds per hole.

Foam insulation may be treated by injection of a dilution of 2 parts water : 1 part Borrada LP into the infested area and/or low pressure surface spraying at a rate of one 1 gallon of this dilution per 300 to 400 square feet.

For foam insulation materials with closed cell structures which do not allow significant penetration from surface application, such as polyisocyanurate and extruded polystyrene, surface spraying will not be sufficient with these types of insulation, and injection is also required.

TREATMENT FOR PREVENTION OF DRYWOOD TERMITES AND POWDERPOST BEETLES

Prepare a 5:1 dilution as described above, and apply 2 successive coats to the point of wetness by spray, paint brush or roller to all wood surfaces. When spraying, apply as a coarse spray with low-pressure equipment. Borrada LP is not intended for use a fine spray in low-volume or high pressure spray equipment. Wait at least 20 minutes between applications.

TREATMENT OF EXTERIOR WOOD

Wood in contact with ground. Disodium octaborate products such as Borrada have very limited lifespan of effectiveness for wood in contact with the ground. If treatment of wood in contact with the ground with Borrada LP is desired, periodic reapplication will be needed, based on inspection of the wood. Treatment of thin exterior wood surfaces (less than two inches thick). Apply to exterior wood surfaces less than 2 inches thick, such as decks, sheds, siding, paneling, and fences only on bare wood, or wood surfaces where a paint, or water repellent stain, coating or finish is not present. Scrape and / or sand to remove paint or finish prior to application. Prepare a 2:1 solution as described above and apply by spray, brush, or roller to the point of wetness to all wood surfaces. When spraying, apply as a coarse spray with low-pressure equipment. Borrada LP is not intended for use a fine spray in low-volume or high pressure spray equipment. Apply a second coat at least 20 minutes later to heavily infested area, or where only 1 or 2 surfaces of wood members are accessible. Do not apply in rain or snow or when rain or snow is expected before at least 48 hours after treatment. If rain or snow occurs before 48 hours post-treatment, protect treated surfaces with a tarpaulin or other water-resistant cover.

Treatment of thick exterior wood (two or more inches thick)- Apply to exterior wood surfaces less than 2 inches thick, such log buildings, timbers, beams, pilings or other exterior wood members two or more inches thick, only on bare wood, or wood surfaces where a paint, or water repellent stain, coating or finish is not present. Scrape and / or sand to remove any paint or finish present prior to application. Clean any interior, unfinished surfaces which have accumulated dirt or oily residue with a strong detergent prior to treatment. Prepare a 1:1 dilution as described above, and apply by spraying, brush, or roller to the point of wetness to all interior and exterior wood surfaces. When spraying, apply as a coarse spray with low-pressure equipment. Borrada LP is not intended for use a fine spray in low-volume or high pressure spray equipment. Apply 2 coats to log ends, notches, corners and sill logs. Also, apply 2 coats to the surfaces of round logs 10 or greater in diameter, and rectangular logs 6 x 12 or larger. Apply a third coat to very large logs, or logs with low porosity. Allow at least one hour between coats. Do not apply in rain or snow, or if rain or snow is expected within the following 48 hours. Do not expose treated wood expose to rain or snow for at least 48 hours following treatment. In case rain or snow does occur, cover the treated wood with a tarpaulin or other water resistant cover.

Finishing Exterior Wood for Long Term Protection: Exterior wood surfaces which have been treated with Borrada LP will require surface coating with a water-resistant finish such as paint, varnish or exterior stain in order to maintain long-term protection. Allow the wood to completely dry following treatment (at least 48 hours after treatment or precipitation) and within 6 weeks after treatment. Borrada LP will not interact with most finishes, but to ensure compatibility, test coat a small section of treated wood with the finish to be used.

DIP TREATMENT FOR LOGS OR LUMBER: Prepare a 5:1 dilution. If lumber is bundled, use spacers to allow access to all surfaces of all pieces of wood. Completely submerge logs or lumber in the solution for at least 1 minute, or until all entrapped air has escaped. Treated wood must not be exposed to rain or snow for at least 24 hours following treatment. In case rain or snow does occur, cover the treated wood with a tarpaulin or other water resistant cover.

REMEDIAL OR PREVENTIVE TREATMENT OF ALGAE: Drywall or cellulose insulation. Borrada LP will prevent or remediate growth of algae on drywall and cellulose insulation. Surfaces must be free of water repellent barriers such as paint, stain, or sealer. Spray or paint onto the back paper surface only of drywall. When spraying, apply as a coarse spray with low-pressure equipment. Borrada LP is not intended for use a fine spray in low-volume or high pressure spray equipment. Refer to the rate tables above for the appropriate dilution, and apply 1 gallon of dilution per 400 square feet of surface. If drywall is installed, and insulation is enclosed, use a mist generator to spray into the voids.

GENERAL PEST CONTROL- Borrada LP applied to surfaces in new construction or into voids in existing buildings will help prevent infestations by cockroaches and silverfish. Prepare a 1:1 dilution and apply at a rate of 1 gallon of dilution per 400 square feet of surface. When spraying, apply as a coarse spray with low-pressure equipment. Borrada LP is not intended for use a fine spray in low-volume or high pressure spray equipment.

Please refer to and follow the directions on the Borrada LP product label.

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