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Wood borer can pose a serious problem in the household. Not only can they destroy furniture, they can also infect floorboards and the timber framework of a house. Do not leave borer untreated.
Your local Mitre 10 store will stock a range of Kiwicare No Borer products that are suitable to treat a variety of areas that can be infected by borer. The No Borer products offer long term residual protection (subject to 2mm penetration into the wood.)
Kiwicare No Borer:
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Kills quickly on contact or by ingestion |
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Can be used effectively at any time of the year |
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Contains no offensive or lingering odours |
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Suitable for application by brush, spray or injection |
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Ideal for use as a prevention treatment |
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Frequently Asked Questions:
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Q. Can I really rid my home of borer? |
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A. YES YOU CAN. THOROUGHNESS is always the key to effective control. Treat all infested areas including furniture thoroughly with Kiwicare long-term protection `Ready To Use and Concentrates`. If any new flight holes appear, treat these areas again before sealing or painting over. Treat the roof and sub floor areas also with Bug Bombs or NO Bugs Borafume.
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Q. When is the right time to treat for borer? |
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A. Borer can be effectively treated at anytime of the year provided that the appropriate products and methods are used.
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Q. How do I know which product to use? |
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A. For small accessible areas including furniture NO Borer Injector Spray is ideal. For larger areas such as barns, sheds, floors, etc. No Borer Ready To Use or Concentrate is the way to go.
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A. NO Bugs Bug Bombs and NO Bugs Borafume are exceedingly effective if used during the flight season which is September- March in New Zealand . For use in ENCLOSED SITUATIONS only, we strongly recommend that they be used each flight season for three consecutive years. They must be used in conjunction with long term residual sprays.
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Q. How long does the fumigation last? |
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A. Particles of active materials work continuously against emerging borer beetles for up to 3 months.
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Q. For how long will the fluid work? |
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A. NO Borer Ready To Use and NO Borer concentrates will last for many years (if not exposed to UV light). Deep inside the wood `2mm plus` borer larvae and beetles are controlled by dermal contact or oral ingestion effectively breaking the 3 year cycle.
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Q. Can I paint or varnish after treatment? |
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A. Yes you can, fill up the holes before painting or varnishing. If you are mixing your own borer concentrate ALWAYS USE TURPS.
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Q. How long do borer live? |
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A. 2-3 years inside the wood as larvae. 2-4 weeks as adult borer beetles on the surface.
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Q. How do I treat large, badly infested doors and furniture? |
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A. Large badly infested areas can be effectively treated using cheesecloth or linen soaked in NO Borer fluid. Vigorous rubbing over the infested area creates capillary action driving the fluid deep into the holes and behind the varnish. ALWAYS WEAR RUBBER GLOVES.
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Q. How much product will I need? |
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A. 1 Litre of Ready To Use or mixed material will treat and protect up to 5 sq metres of unsealed timber. |
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No Borer Ready To Use
If you wish to paint or varnish always treat the borer first and allow treated area to dry off before sealing.
Suitable for larger areas such as barns, sheds, floors etc.
Safety: Wear rubber gloves.
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No Borer Concentrate (10:1 Concentrate)
For use on all unsealed or unpainted timbers including larger buildings and structural areas, eg. sheds, roofs, under structures and stud frame walls.
Once again, please wear rubber gloves.
Mixing: For sheds and outbuildings - where the smell will not be a problem use diesel oil or kerosene. Mix at the rate of 10 parts of carrier fluid to 1 part of NO BORER CONCENTRATE.
For roof voids, understructures and wall areas of houses - use kerosene or turps at 10:1 dilution. This mix is also recommended for furniture and antiques.
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No Borer Spray Injector (200g Aerosol)
Suitable for: Household furniture and small structural areas of infestation, eg. architraves and skirting boards.
Application: Spray directly and thoroughly onto unvarnished, unpainted areas, eg. Furniture backs and drawers, and allow to soak in. Then insert the nozzle and inject into holes. Allow to dry then wipe over with a dry rag. Once dry, all surfaces can be painted or varnished.
Bonus Use: Citrus Tree Borer - Inject directly into the holes in the trunk and branches. The active ingredient is taken up into the sap line, effectively controlling the lemon tree borer. Apply at any time of the year.
Safety: Always use rubber gloves.
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No Borer Bug Bomb
Ideal for eliminating borer, fleas and other insect pests. Use for a quick knockdown and dry clean-up in enclosed situations only. Always use No Bugs Bug Bomb in conjunction with the appropriate residual spray.
*** If you are left with any doubt about using "off the counter" treatments, then please consult with a professional fumigation/pest control company. ***
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Restoration - Proceed With Caution
If your furniture or paneling is old, or if you suspect that you may have a shellac finish and not varnish or paint, DO NOT PROCEED until you have trial sprayed a small, inconspicuous area first. If there are reaction problems, some softening or lifting of the shellac coating will be evident within the hour. In such situations, strip back your furniture to bare timber before treatment. When dry, re-surface with varnish or polyurethane.
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Limitation of Liability
This project has been produced to provide basic information and our experienced staff are available either in-store, or via phone or email, to answer any questions you may have. As this information is generalised Mitre 10 is not responsible for the application of the principles in any particular case, as the contents of this project may need to be modified for the particular site and circumstances. Consumers should always ensure that they comply with any local body bylaws that pertain to any construction project and consult a qualified tradesperson where expert services are required. |
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