Guest MBidwell Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 I have a 1946 Ford that I have kept in the garage since I purchased it (about five years ago). I'm in south Florida where termites are having a ball. The car is in its original condition (though rough) and I intend to tackle a full frame off restoration once we move ourselves and it to North Carolina later this year. Consequently, I'm not too concerned about having to replace some of the wood if necessary. I have noticed one piece of wood that has been under attack (termite fras falling in a little pile on the floor). I wanted to treat the car, but the local bug guys don't or won't - one has a container that I could drive it into for treatment, but since it's inoperable that's not a great option. I found a product online called Tim-bor that can be mixed up and sprayed on, but they say it leaves a white residue (which may not be a problem since I'm planning on refinishing it anyway - just depends on how deep the residue soaks in). So, does anyone have any advice on how to deal with the termites? I really want to stop the chewing and don't want to transport the problem to North Carolina when we go.Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48woodie Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Dear MBidwell,I have used Tim-Bor. It works great for wood bores...post powder beetles. It will also work on termites.You spray it on and wait for the bugs to chew their way out . Once they eat or get in contact with the chemical they die.*Another thing you can try is chewing tobacco. First you pack the holes with the tobacco. The bugs will start chewing the tobacco. When they come out to spit you smash them with a hammer:)Sorry, bad joke.Good luck,Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48woodie Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Dear MBidwell,It use to say organic/non-toxic on the bag. Now it says that it is toxic to fish and wildlife.So, be careful.Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Yeagle Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 personally.. I like the chewing tobacco idea.. I wonder if I'd need a premium tobacco? or any old round can would work...on a more serious note.. I'd want to deal with the bugs before leaving florida.. no need to relocate them north with your move.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercer09 Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Boracare, sold on the internet-you mix 50/50 with water and take a hand sprayer and apply. Won't see termites for another 10 years or so.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasJohn55 Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Another product which is used by most professionals now is "Termidor". I successfully used it last year and no swarm this year. If you can find their trail or nest, treat it. It will kill them and the nest if they travel through it. Don't see why you couldn't spray the car wood with it too, better to treat the colony as well. You can buy it online and have shipped to you. It ain't cheap at $60.00 a pint concentrate, but that when mixed is enough to treat a modest sized home. TexasJohn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasJohn55 Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 BUT TOBACCO IS CHEAPER AND MORE FUN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MBidwell Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Thanks for all the advice. I tried the tobacco and while the termites didn't care much for it, my dog thinks it's better than Milk Bones! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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