Timbor

Timbor is an insecticide, fungicide and wood preservative for the protection and treatment of lumber against fungal decay and wood destroying insects. Timbor is a water soluble, inorganic borate salt with insecticidal and fungicidal properties. It is an effective treatment for wood to kill and prevent infestations of decay fungi including white rot, brown rot (i.e. Poria) and wet rots. Timbor is also effective for the prevention and control of wood destroying insects such as Subterranean Termites, Drywood Termites, Dampwood Termites, Powderpost Beetles, “False” Powderpost Beetles, Deathwatch and Furniture Beetles, Old House Borers, Carpenter Ants, and Bark and Timber Beetles. Timbor does not treat mold or prevent mold from growing.


 Timbor Label
 Timbor MSDS

Active Ingredient:	Disodium Octaborate Tetrahydrate
Target pests:	Wood destroying organisms including: Termites, Beetles, Carpenter Ants
For use in:	Interior and exterior as an insecticide, fungicide, or wood preservative. Use on untreated wood. 25# Timbor includes a scoop for easy measuring
Application:	Can be used as a foam, liquid, or dust. If you already have a powderpost beetle infestion, BoraCare is the preferred product, especially for furniture, because it absorbs further into the wood to take care of the infestation. Timbor only absorbs 1/4 of an inch.
Yield:	1.5 pounds of Timbor will treat up to 200 sq. ft of untreated wood. Use as a dust against several insects. Refer to product label for complete details and instructions.
NOT FOR SALE TO:	NY, CT
Manufactured by:	Nisus

Timbor can be used as a Dust, Liquid, or Foam. It is water soluble, economical, odorless and can be used in conjnction with fumigation for residual protection. It is formulated with a concern for the environment.

Timbor is only absorbed 1/4 inch into the wood and leaves a white powdery coating. If you are treating thick wood or want it to look like its original state, then purchase the BoraCare product.

Timbor FAQ

What is Timbor?

Timbor is wood preservative that works as an insecticide and fungicide.

What is the active ingredient in Timbor?

The active ingredient in is disodium octaborate tetrahydrate a natural borate compound.

What is a borate compound?

Borate compounds are derived from mineral deposits that contain the element Boron. These compounds are use in the production of many products including ceramics, glass and medicines and also work extremely well as insecticides and fungicides.

Why is Timbor considered a insecticide and fungicide?

Insects are exposed to the active ingredient by eating treated wood or by ingestion while grooming. Borates are a contact toxicant to fungi. The borates prevent metablolism of food by insects and fungi causing death.

How is Timbor applied?

Timbor is applied the surface of bare wood as a liquid. It can also be applied as a dust into void attic and wall void areas for labeled insect control.

How does Timbor work as a wood preservative?

When Timbor is applied as a liquid to the surface of bare wood it diffuses into the wood to make the wood itself toxic to wood destroying organisms such as wood decay fungus or drywood termites.

Is Timbor concentrate a liquid?

Timbor comes in a powder form that is used as a powder or mixed with water to form a liquid solution. To create a 10% solution mixone pound of Timbor to one gallon of water. This solution must be applied twice to a bare wood surface. To create a 15% solutionmix 1.5 pounds of Timbor to one gallon of water. This solution can be applied only once to the wood surface.

Is Timbor labeled to treat wood decay fungus?

Tim-bor is labeled for the control and prevention of wood decay fungi including white rot, brown rot, poria and wet rots.

Is Timbor labeled for the control of carpenter ants?

Timbor is labeled for the control and prevention of carpenter ants by applying Tim-bor dust into active ant galleries and into areas where ants may enter the structure.

What wood destroying organisms is Timbor labeled to control?

Timbor is labeled for the control and prevention of drywood termites, wood destroying beetles, wood decay fungi, carpenter ants and termites.

Can Timbor be foamed?

Timbor can be foamed using equipment designed for foaming applications. Foaming requires a 15% solution in conjunction with a foaming agent. A dry foam is recommended for best results.

Does Timbor effect ornamental plants?

Yes, over spray on plants or spills near the plant roots can kill or retard plant growth.

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Q  The mold is under my house in the crawlspace. Would I be able to spray Timbor on the wood myself or should I have a professional do the work? Is this a toxic chemical that would cause harm to pets if coming up through the floors or backyard wildlife? A Timbor is not harmful to pets or wildlife.  In fact, this product and other wood treatment products like it are made from Borate, a natural occuring element in the earth.  However, this product will not kill mold, only wood destroying organisms like termites or beetles, and fungus.  Mold is a whole different animal and you have to be certified by the EPA to treat mold legally.  Therefore there are not any professional products available to homeowners labeled to treat mold.  We recommend that you call a professional mold eradication company to look at your issue and make sure that mold is what you have, and not fungus.

Q  How long does a Timbor treatment last? How often would a crawlspace need to be treated? A The manufacturer states that Timbor will last for the life of the wood as long as the wood is not exposed to rain or flooding.  It will stay in the wood forever because of how it bonds to the cells of the wood.

Q  How long can Timbor be stored? Does it have an expiration time limit? Is it harmful to humans ? Can it be used in kitchens ? A Timbor is a wood treatment product that is mixed with water in a one gallon sprayer and applied to raw, untreated, unsealed, unpainted wood.  It can be used on any raw wood anywhere in the house.  Timbor is made from the element Borate, which is a natural occuring element in the earth.  It is very safe and non-toxic.  Timbor will last for years on the shelf as long as it is not exposed to moisture or water.

Q  How often would i have to replenish the surface if i used Timbor on a log home? The surface will be stained with a Behr siding product for sealing/staining purposes. A Timbor is more typically used on wood that will not be exposed to weathering and the outside.  You would need to re-apply the Timbor each time you re-sealed the wood with the Behr product.  The same company that makes Timbor makes a product called Bora-Care.  It is more expensive, but it is a liquid solution instead of a powder.  The Bora-Care will penetrate deeper in the wood, and protect the wood indefinitely so you would not have to re apply the product ever again.   Also, Bora-Care dries clear and is easier to paint or stain over whereas the Timbor leaves a white powder on the surface and is more difficult to paint or stain.

Q  Can exterior house paint be applied over Timbor-treated wood? Will a primer paint, such as Kilz, perform normally when applied to Timbor treated wood? A Any primer or paint can safely be applied to Timbor treated wood as long as Timbor is completely dry after treatment and dry to the touch.  There should be no issues once it is completely dried.