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Need to kill termites on some project wood.
Posted on 1/27/15 at 1:49 pm
Posted on 1/27/15 at 1:49 pm
I got some boards off of an old horse stable/barn and most of them have some termite infestation. Not really sure what type of wood it is, but it's old rough cut with the big circular saw blade marks. I'm cutting off the bad ends and edges and there are termites in tunnels throughout alot of it.
I'm just using the wood for small projects like frames right now but don't want to bring that shite into my home with live termites in it.
What's a good chemical to spray on the wood to kill those bastards that won't cost me alot?
I found this stuff called Bifenthrin that's pretty cheap but it doesn't say if it kills them, just repels them. TIA.
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I'm just using the wood for small projects like frames right now but don't want to bring that shite into my home with live termites in it.
What's a good chemical to spray on the wood to kill those bastards that won't cost me alot?
I found this stuff called Bifenthrin that's pretty cheap but it doesn't say if it kills them, just repels them. TIA.
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Posted on 1/27/15 at 1:50 pm to bhtigerfan
throw in burn pile.
dont even bring it own your property.
dont even bring it own your property.
Posted on 1/27/15 at 1:56 pm to Bleeding purple
quote:Too late, it's at my home. No way to treat it? Come'on man.
dont even bring it own your property.
Posted on 1/27/15 at 1:56 pm to bhtigerfan
I wouldn't mess with that.
Posted on 1/27/15 at 1:56 pm to bhtigerfan
Posted on 1/27/15 at 1:57 pm to bhtigerfan
Bifenthrin will kill them but you really need to soak the wood really good and the surrounding area so they won't escape.
Posted on 1/27/15 at 2:00 pm to bbvdd
quote:Thanks. I'm consulting professional help. Just called and left a message with the guy that treats my home for termites.
Bifenthrin will kill them but you really need to soak the wood really good and the surrounding area so they won't escape.
Posted on 1/27/15 at 2:03 pm to Bleeding purple
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throw in burn pile. dont even bring it own your property.
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too late
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I'm consulting professional help.
That is wise. I'm not sure if you need education or therapy, though.
This post was edited on 1/27/15 at 2:05 pm
Posted on 1/27/15 at 2:03 pm to bhtigerfan
Burn it
It may not be as old as you would like it to be. Just because it's roughcut lumber doesn't mean it's old. Boards that haven't been planed and finished will have the circular saw marks in them from a sawmill. It's not worth bringing termites home unless it's from the Ark or something.
It may not be as old as you would like it to be. Just because it's roughcut lumber doesn't mean it's old. Boards that haven't been planed and finished will have the circular saw marks in them from a sawmill. It's not worth bringing termites home unless it's from the Ark or something.
Posted on 1/27/15 at 2:08 pm to bhtigerfan
Maybe Bora-care or BOR-RAM?
My opinion would be to not use the wood though.
This post was edited on 1/27/15 at 2:14 pm
Posted on 1/27/15 at 2:18 pm to bhtigerfan
Bora-Care
Posted on 1/27/15 at 2:56 pm to TigerTerd
quote:But this stuff is so cool, and it was free.
My opinion would be to not use the wood though.
Posted on 1/27/15 at 3:10 pm to bhtigerfan
dude...are the termites even active?...post a picture of the termites you have...
Posted on 1/27/15 at 3:21 pm to farad
Yes, they are active. Here's some dead ones I used some and and roach sprayon to try out.
Posted on 1/27/15 at 3:23 pm to farad
Just put the boards out in the sun elevated off the ground. They will dry out and die. Termites have to go back into the ground to get moisture and unite with the colony ( the one they no longer have contact with). The only thing would be if they r dry wood termites but those are rare. You good. Post what your pest control guy says when he calls back. I'm curious. FYI pretty much every yard in Louisiana has an active termite colony on / in it.
Posted on 1/27/15 at 3:30 pm to Hankg
Thanks for the advice bud. I'll update when I hear from him. 
Posted on 1/27/15 at 3:33 pm to Hankg
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Post what your pest control guy says when he calls back. I'm curious.
He's gonna say your rates just went up.
Posted on 1/27/15 at 3:57 pm to Hankg
quote:They actually appear to be drywood termites. I was reading up on the difference between them and subterranean, and I found some "fecal piles" in the tunnels.
The only thing would be if they r dry wood termites but those are rare.
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This post was edited on 1/27/15 at 4:01 pm
Posted on 1/27/15 at 5:35 pm to bhtigerfan
Okay, my termite guy called me back. He said it's no big deal, they'll be dead on their own in 2 weeks without the colony. Says he's pretty sure they're not drywood termites but he's coming by tomorrow to make sure they aren't. Going to give me some chemical to spray them with anyway to kill them now.
Posted on 1/27/15 at 5:39 pm to bhtigerfan
Elevate them bag em toss dry ice in the bag seal bag gas em repete.
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