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Started by Beavertooth, June 28, 2018, 03:34:35 PM

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Beavertooth

June 28, 2018, 03:34:35 PM
Will Malathon sprayed on freshly sawn and stacked lumber keep powder post beetles from getting into it as it dries. 
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WDH

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June 28, 2018, 08:32:45 PM
Why not use disodium octaborate tetrahydrate?  It is safe for humans and animals.  It is what is used to prevent insect infestation in wood. 
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YellowHammer

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June 28, 2018, 11:36:09 PM
Malathion is pretty mean stuff, I know people who have gone to the hospital when overexposed to it.  
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June 29, 2018, 05:57:37 AM
yeah it'll work.

Malathion is reasonably safe (when mixed as directed and sprayed according to instructions etc etc etc). as poisons go it's not tooo bad, but it should be handled with care. Repeat exposure does present risks and as with all effective insecticides well - its a substance designed to kill living things so treat with care.

I second borates, subject to proper application and storage where it wont be subject to leaching. Other then that I'd suggest Pounce 500 in kerosene for something that needs some rainfast about it.
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