Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 11

Thread: Wood Termites Chemical for Treatment

  1. #1
    Platinum Member
    Join Date
    Oct 2008
    Location
    SA
    Posts
    1,520
    Thanks
    207
    Thanked 84 Times in 80 Posts

    Wood Termites Chemical for Treatment

    Hi Guys, what chemical is used to treat wood termites that can be purchased without a license?

  2. #2
    Site Caretaker Dave A's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2006
    Location
    Durban, South Africa
    Posts
    22,648
    Thanks
    3,304
    Thanked 2,676 Times in 2,257 Posts
    Blog Entries
    12
    Are you treating the wood or the soil?

  3. #3
    Platinum Member
    Join Date
    Oct 2008
    Location
    SA
    Posts
    1,520
    Thanks
    207
    Thanked 84 Times in 80 Posts
    Quote Originally Posted by Dave A View Post
    Are you treating the wood or the soil?
    Hi Dave, for wood.

  4. #4
    Site Caretaker Dave A's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2006
    Location
    Durban, South Africa
    Posts
    22,648
    Thanks
    3,304
    Thanked 2,676 Times in 2,257 Posts
    Blog Entries
    12
    Creosote and Carbolineum come to mind.

  5. Thanks given for this post:

    AmithS (05-Mar-19)

  6. #5
    Diamond Member
    Join Date
    Apr 2010
    Location
    planet earth
    Posts
    3,943
    Thanks
    153
    Thanked 317 Times in 287 Posts
    Quote Originally Posted by Dave A View Post
    Creosote and Carbolineum come to mind.
    Old motor vehicle oil?

    I read somewhere that fence poles back in the day where dipped and or painted in old engine old and are still standing to this day. Big brand products last around 30 years, oil even longer.

    Some people might say it contaminates the ground water. If you look at the warnings on the side of the creosote bottle, you need to work with a breathing apparatus.

  7. #6
    Diamond Member
    Join Date
    Apr 2010
    Location
    planet earth
    Posts
    3,943
    Thanks
    153
    Thanked 317 Times in 287 Posts
    I have just finished painting all my deck poles with creosote, which i was told is H4 treated, however when i requested documentation, none could be provided. When you pay R30 a pole you should know better than to believe the fella selling them. I read up about the engine oil only after i finished painting the pole

    Found this while doing some research.

    "How dangerous is creosote?
    These reports indicate that brief exposure to large amounts of coal tar creosote may result in a rash or severe irritation of the skin, chemical burns of the surfaces of the eye, convulsions and mental confusion, kidney or liver problems, unconsciousness, or even death."

  8. #7
    Site Caretaker Dave A's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2006
    Location
    Durban, South Africa
    Posts
    22,648
    Thanks
    3,304
    Thanked 2,676 Times in 2,257 Posts
    Blog Entries
    12
    I certainly recommend you take care to get the creosote on the wood rather than yourself

  9. #8
    Platinum Member
    Join Date
    Oct 2008
    Location
    SA
    Posts
    1,520
    Thanks
    207
    Thanked 84 Times in 80 Posts
    Thanks ians, will look into it.

    Thanks Dave, will do my best - maybe get a Hazmat Suit

  10. #9
    Platinum Member
    Join Date
    Oct 2008
    Location
    SA
    Posts
    1,520
    Thanks
    207
    Thanked 84 Times in 80 Posts
    One more Q, what is the best off the shelf spray treatment for wood borer?

  11. #10
    Bronze Member Hermes14's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2013
    Location
    Fourways
    Posts
    152
    Thanks
    3
    Thanked 32 Times in 27 Posts
    Quote Originally Posted by ians View Post
    I have just finished painting all my deck poles with creosote, which i was told is H4 treated, however when i requested documentation, none could be provided. When you pay R30 a pole you should know better than to believe the fella selling them. I read up about the engine oil only after i finished painting the pole

    Found this while doing some research.

    "How dangerous is creosote?
    These reports indicate that brief exposure to large amounts of coal tar creosote may result in a rash or severe irritation of the skin, chemical burns of the surfaces of the eye, convulsions and mental confusion, kidney or liver problems, unconsciousness, or even death."
    As Dave said take care when using it but I have used creosote a lot & have never had any problems.

Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast

Similar Threads

  1. Wood protection
    By ians in forum Pest Control Industry Forum
    Replies: 18
    Last Post: 11-Nov-15, 09:19 PM
  2. CNC wood router
    By ians in forum General Chat Forum
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 22-Sep-14, 05:58 AM
  3. Can't see the wood for the trees.
    By Dave A in forum South African Politics Forum
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 27-Aug-06, 08:07 PM

Did you like this article? Share it with your favourite social network.

Did you like this article? Share it with your favourite social network.

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •