Wood and
Wood Structures
Insect Control Recommendations for 2013
IPM-1310
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INSECT CONTROL
Insect Control in Wood and Wood Structures
Insecticide and Formulation (%) Kills
2-2-dichlorovinyl dimethyl phosphate
CARD-O-VAP 8 (Fogging Agent) (8%) Old House Borers, Powder Post Beetles, and Drywood Termites abamectin
ADVANCED CARPENTER ANT BAIT (Bait) Ants (Argentine, Bigheaded, Carpenter, Crazy, Field, Fire, Little Black, Pavement, Pharaoh, and Thief)
acephate
ORTHENE (1%) Ants, Beetles, Carpenter Ants, Cockroaches, Crickets, and Spiders
acetamiprid-bifenthrin
TRANSPORT Carpenter Ants
bendiocarb
FICAM (Dust) (76%) Carpenter Ants, Carpenter Bees
benzeneacetate
ONSLAUGHT MICROENCAPSULATED
INSECTICIDE (6.4%) Old House Borers, Powder Post Beetles, Subterranean Termites beta cypermethrin
CYPER EC DEMON
PREVAIL FT (24.8%) PROBUILD TC
Carpenter Ants, Carpenter Bees, Termites
bifenthrin
ORTHO BUG B GON INSECT KILLER FOR
LAWNS (Bait) (0.115%) Carpenter Ants
TALSTAR ONE (Liquid) (7.9%) Subterranean Termites
MASTERLINE BIFENTHRIN 7.9 (Liquid)
(7.9%) Subterranean Termites
boric acid
ANT PRO (Dust) (1.0%) Carpenter Ants
PERMA-DUST (Dust) (35%) Carpenter Ants, Carpenter Bees
chlorantraniliprole
ALTRISET (18.4%) Termites
chlorfenapyr
PHANTOM PRESSURIZED INSECTICIDE
(Aerosol) Subterranean Termites
PHANTOM TERMITICIDE-INSECTICIDE
chloropicrin
CARDINAL CHLOROPICRIN 100 (Fumigant)
(99%) Drywood Termintes, Old House Borers, Powder Post Beetles
CARDINAL CHLOROPICRIN WARNING
AGENT (Fumigant) (99%) Drywood Termintes, Old House Borers, Powder Post Beetles chloryrifos
DURSBAN (Dust) (1%) Carpenter Bees
DURSBAN (Liquid) (15%) cyfluthrin
CRACK AND CREVICE I (Aerosol) (1%) Carpenter Ants, Carpenter Bees, Old House Borers, Powder Post Beetles, Subterranean Termites
CY-KICK (Aerosol) (0.1%) Carpenter Ants, Carpenter Bees, Old House Borers, Powder Post Beetles, Subterranean Termites
CY-KICK CS (Aerosol) (6%) Carpenter Ants, Carpenter Bees, Old House Borers, Powder Post Beetles, Subterranean Termites
CY-KICK PT (Aerosol) (0.1%) Old House Borers, Powder Post Beetles
FASTOUT CS (Foam) (0.1%) Old House Borers, Powder Post Beetles, Subterranean Termites, and Drywood Termites
cypermethrin
DEMON WP ENVELOPE (Liquid) (40%) Carpenter Ants, Carpenter Bees DEMON WP INSECTICIDE-1-ENVELOPE
(Liquid) (40%) Carpenter Bees
CYNOFF (Liquid) (0.2%) Carpenter Bees
DEMON MAX EC (Liquid) (425.3%) Old House Borers, Powder Post Beetles
CYNOFF WP (Dust) (40%) Carpenter Ants
d-limonene
MOTHER EARTH PROCITRA DL (Aerosol)
(10%) Ants, Carpenter Bees, Cockroaches, Crickets, Drywood Temites, Suberranean Termites, Old House Borers, Powder Post Beetles, Spiders, and Wood-Infesting Borers and Beetles,
deltamethrin
D-FOAM (Foam) (0.06%) Subterranean Termites, Wood-Destroying Insects
diflubezuron
ADVANCE TERMITE BAIT (Bait) (0.25%) Subterranean Termites dinotefuran
ALPINE PRESSURIZED INSECTICIDE
(Aerosol) (0.5%) Carpernter Ants, Old House Borers, Powder Post Beetles
ALPINE ANT AND TERMITE FOAM (Foam) Carpernter Ants, Drywood Termites, Old House Borers, Powder Post Beetles, Subterranean Termites
disodium octaborate tetrahydrate
GOURMENT LIQUID ANT BAIT (Liquid) (1%) Carpernter Ants
JECTA GEL (Gel) (40%) Old House Borers, Powder Post Beetles
JECTA DIFFUSIBLE BORACIDE (Chaulk)
BORA-CARE Subterranean Termites
esfenvalerate
ONSLAUGHT (6%) Carpenter Ants, Carpenter Bees, Bed Bugs, Old House Borers, Powder
Insect Control in Wood and Wood Structures (cont.)
Insecticide and Formulation Kills
fipronil
TERMIDOR (Liquid) (9.1%) Carpenter Ants, Termites
TERMIDOR 80WG TERMITICIDE/
INSECTICIDE (Liquid) (80%) Carpenter Ants, Drywood Termites, Subterranean Termites
TERMIDOR FOAM (0.005%) Ants (Carpenter, Fire, and Pharaoh), Termites (Drywood, Dampwood, and Subterranean), and Wood-Destroying Insects (Powder Post Beetles, Old House Borers)
TERMIDOR H.E. COPACK WITH TERMIDOR
H.E. TECHNOLOGY (9.1%) Termites (Arboreal, Dampwood, Drywood, and Subterranean)
TERMIDORY DRY (0.5%) Termites (Drywood and Subterranean)
gamma-cyhalothrin
OPTIMATE (5.9%) Carpenter Ants, Carpenter Bees, Termites
geraniol and lemongrass oil
MOTHER EARTH EXEMPT (Aerosol) (6.0%,
0.5%) Carpenter Ants, and Subterranean Termites
hexaflumuron
SENTRICON IG (Bait) (5g/kg) Subterranean Termites
hydramethylnon
COMBAT OUTDOOR ANT-KILLING
GRANULES (Bait) (1%) Carpenter Ants
imidacloprid
DOMINION ZL (Liquid) (21.4%)
PREMISE (Wettable powder, Foam, Granules) Carpenter Ants, Drywood TermitesCarpenter Ants, Carpenter Bees, Drywood Termites, Subterranean Termites
lambda-cyhalothrin
CYONARA 9.7 (Liquid) (9.7%) Carpenter Ants, Carpenter Bees
221L (Aerosol) (0.05%) Carpenter Ants, Carpenter Bees, Old House Borers, Powder Post Beetles, Subterranean Termites
CYHOLOCAP CS (Liquid) (9.7%) Carpenter Ants, Old House Borers, Powder Post Beetles, Subterranean Termites
TERMINATE TERMITE AND CARPENTER
ANT KILLER Carpenter Ants, Subterranean Termites
methyl bromide
BROM-O-GAS (Fumigant) (98.0%) Old House Borers, Powder Post Beetles TERR-O-GAS (Fumigant) (67.0%) Old House Borers, Powder Post Beetles
METH-O-GAS Q (Fumigant) (99.5%) Old House Borers, Powder Post Beetles, and Drywood Termites METH-O-GAS 100 (Fumigant) (95.5%) Old House Borers, Powder Post Beetles, and Drywood Termites CARDINAL METHYL BROMIDE (Fumigant)
(100%) Old House Borers, Powder Post Beetles, and Drywood Termites
CARDINAL METHYL BROMIDE Q (Fumigant)
(100%) Old House Borers, Powder Post Beetles, and Drywood Termites
CARDINAL METHYL BROMIDE 98-2
(Fumigant) (98%) Old House Borers, Powder Post Beetles, and Drywood Termites CARDINAL PIC-BROMIDE 25 (Fumigant) (75%) Old House Borers, Powder Post Beetles, and Drywood Termites
MGK264, piperonyl butoxide, and pyrethrum CARDINAL 3-6-10 INSECTICIDE (Fogging
Agent) (3%, 6%, 10%) Old House Borers, Powder Post Beetles, and Drywood Termites CARDINAL 3-2-1 INSECTICIDE (Fogging Agent)
(3%, 2%, 1%) Old House Borers, Powder Post Beetles, and Drywood Termites
PYROCIDE 100 (Fogging Agent) (3%, 2%, 1%) Old House Borers, Powder Post Beetles, and Drywood Termites PYROCIDE 300 (Fogging Agent) (10%, 6%, 3%) Old House Borers, Powder Post Beetles, and Drywood Termites orthoboric acid
NIBAN GRANULAR BAIT (Bait) (5.0%) Carpenter Ants, Cockroaches, Crickets, Snails, and Slugs noviflumuron
SENTRICON TERMITE COLONY
ELIMINATION BAITING SYSTEM (Bait) (0.5%) Subterranean Termites permethrin
PERMACAP CS (Liquid) (23.0%) Carpenter Ants, Carpenter Bees, Old House Borers, Powder Post Beetles
PERMETHRIN SFR 36.8 (Liquid) (36.8%) Drywood Termites, Old House Borers, Powder Post Beetles TENGARD SFR TERMITICIDE AND
INSECTICIDE Subterranean Termites
phenyl methylcarbamate
INVADOR HPX (Aerosol) (1%) Subterranean Termites
phosphine
VAPOR PH3OS (Fumigant) (97-98%) Old House Borers, Powder Post Beetles, and Drywood Termites propoxur
250 PROPOXUR (Aerosol) (1.0%) Carpenter Ants, Carpenter Bees, Subterranean Termites 250 PROPOXUR RESIDUAL INSECTICIDE
AEROSOL (Aerosol) (1.0%) Carpenter Ants
pyrethrins
PYGANIC DUST (Dust) Carpenter Ants
pyrethrins and piperonyl butoxide
MIRCOCARE 3% CS (Liquid) (3.0%, 15.0%) Carpenter Ants
RIPTIDE (Fogging Agent) (5.0%, 25.0%) Drywood Termites, Old House Borers, and Powder Post Beetles VAMPYRE (Fogging Agent) (3.0%, 30.0%) Drywood Termites, Old House Borers, and Powder Post Beetles PY-DRY (Dust) (1.0%, 10.0%) Carpenter Ants, and Drywood Termites
pyrethrins, piperonyl butoxide, and n-octyl bicloheptene dicarboximide ULD HYDROPY-300 (Bulk) (3.0%, 6.0%, 10.0%) Carpenter Ants JET STREAM FOGGING CONCENTRATE
(Fumigant) (1.0%, 2.0%, 3.0%) Old House Borers, Powder Post Beetles pyrethrins, piperonyl butoxide, and silica gel
TRI-DIE BULK (Dust) (0.6%, 4.8%, 8.0%) Carpenter Ants, Drywood Termites, Subterranean Termites sulfuryl flouride
Insect Control in Wood and Wood Structures (cont.)
Insecticide and Formulation Kills
thiamethoxam
OPTIGARD 2T (21.6%) Ants, Beetles, Termites
z-phenethyl propionate pyrethrins
Wood Preservatives for Use in Wood and Wood Structures
Wood Preservative Kills Amount to Use Application Comments
copper 8-quinolinolate WOODGUARD BASED WOOD PRESERVATIVE (0.675%) Drywood Termites,
Powder Post Beetles See label. Use low-pressure spray. Do not use airless spray equipment. Can also brush or roll on.
Recommended for exterior use only. Water repellent. copper napthenate COPPER-GREENS WOOD ATIVE (10%) Drywood Termites,
Powder Post Beetles See label. Brush on the surface of most woods. Dip soaking or pressure treament will result in longer preservation.
For exterior use only. Moisture and weather resistent. BLACK FLAG
TERMIN-8 WOOD PRESERVATIVE
Oil soluble liquid with a
faint odor (amine) Pressure treatment for exterior use (fences, poles, and structural lumber) disodium octaborate tetrahydrate
ARMOR-GUARD INDUSTRIAL (10 mg/m3) (98%)
Drywood Termites, Old House Borers, Powder Post Beetles
1 lb./gal. Apply with
low-pressure sprayer or brush.
Apply above 40oF.
Water resistent.
BORA-CARE Mix 1 gallon with 1
gallon of water to treat up to 800 square feet of wood.
Liquid mixture of DOT and glycol-based component
Spray, brush, or roll to point of runoff. PENETREAT (>98%) Subterranean Termites,
Drywood Termites, Old House Borers, Powder Post Beetles
6 gal. yields 27 gal. of 10% solution that will cover 4,050 sq.ft. Mix with warm water.
Apply with low-pressure sprayer or brush.
Apply above 40oF.
Recommended for exterior use only. Water resistent.
TIM-BOR Mix 1 pound in 1 gallon
of water to treat about 200 square feet of wood.
Powder Spray, brush, or
roll to point of runoff. WOODLIFE COPPER COAT (1-10%, 9.08%) Drywood Termites, Old House Borers, Powder Post Beetles
See label. Use low-pressure spray.
Can also brush or roll on.
Recommended for exterior use only. Water repellent and moisture resistent. WOODLIFE CREOCOAT (1-10%, 9.08%) Drywood Termites, Old House Borers, Powder Post Beetles
See label. Use low-pressure spray.
Can also brush or roll on.
Recommended for exterior use only. Water repellent and moisture resistent. propylene glycol, polyethylene glycol, and disodium octaborate tetrahydrate
SHELLGUARD (30-50%, 30-50%, 20-30%)
Drywood Termites, Old House Borers, Powder Post Beetles
50-50 ratio of chmical and water. Yields 215 sq.ft. /gal. of concentrate
Apply with low- pressure sprayer or fine bristle brush.
Apply above 40oF.
Recommended for exterior use only. Water resistent SHELLGUARD RTU
(n/a,n/a,10%) Drywood Termites, Old House Borers, Powder Post Beetles
Ready to use. Apply with low- pressure sprayer or fine bristle brush.
Apply above 40oF.
Recommended for exterior use only. Water resistent.
Wood Preservatives for Use in Wood and Wood Structures (cont.)
Wood Preservative Kills Amount to Use Application Comments
zinc napthenate GREEN’S CLEAR WOOD ATIVE (23.6%)
Drywood Termites 150-200 sq.ft./gal. Or
5-10 gal./100 board ft. (for dipping dimensional lumber)
Wood should be dry before application. Dip treatment at least 3 minutes per inch of thickness. Apply several coats by brush or spray.
It is a violation of federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. Paintable with oil based paint within 48 hours. For exterior use only. Water repellent.
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For more information, contact your county Extension office. Visit www.aces.edu/counties or look in your telephone directory under your county’s name to find contact information.
Use pesticides only according to the directions on the label. Follow all directions, precautions, and restrictions that are listed. Do not use pesticides on plants that are not listed on the label
The pesticide rates in this publication are recommended only if they are registered with the Environmental Protection Agency or the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries. If a registration is changed or canceled, the rate listed here is no longer recommended. Before you apply any pesticide, check with your county Extension agent for the latest information.
Trade names are used only to give specific information. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System does
not endorse or guarantee any product and does not recommend one product instead of another that might be
similar.
Published by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University), an equal opportunity educator and employer.
Wood and Wood Structures: Insect Control and Wood Preservatives prepared by Xing Ping Hu, Extension Specialist, Associate Professor, Entomology and Plant Pathology, Auburn University.
For more information on pesticides, pesticide safety, or submitting samples for analysis, see the following publications in the IPM series:
IPM 1293, “Safety.” Safety contact information; worker protection standards; the safe use, handling, and storage of pesticides
IPM 1294, “Submitting Samples.” Procedures for submitting samples for diagnosis, analysis, and identification
IPM 1295, “General Pesticide Information.” Federal and state restricted use pesticide lists; pesticides and water quality
Termite Physical Barrier
Physical Barrier Trade Name Character Registrant
Plastic barrier Impasse termite blocker A termiticide “locked in” between polyethylene plastic sheets. Example termiticide is lambda cyhalothrin.
Syngenta Crop Science www.impasse.com Stainless steel mesh barrier Termi-Mesh A marine grade 316 stainless
steel wire mesh (aperture of 0.66 x 0.44 mm)
Termi-Mesh Australia Pty Ltd. www.termi-mesh.com
Aluminum Alterm Solid 0.5 mm marine grade
aluminum Alterm Pty Ltd.www.alterm.com.au Basaltic particle barrier (BTB) Granitgard Common volcanic rock
crushed to particles of 1.6 to 2.5 mm. Installed as a layer of several inches thick below and around the foundation
GranitGard Pty Ltd. www.granitgard.com.au
Sand particle barrier Graded stone particles of
2.0 to 2.8 mm (roughly 16 grit). Not recommended for all climates or types of construction. May combine with termiticide applciation
