Integrity Pest Management Program for grocery stores

With todays Borates we can pre-treat against the invasion of termites and other wood destroying insects and prevent the growth of wood decay Fungi.

Advantages of Borates

Quick control of active decay
No odor or color
Easy and convenient to use
Superior wood penetration
Can be used any time of the year
Approved for internal and external use
Extremely long-term residual control
Low toxicity to humans and pets

Wood Decay Fungi

Brown rot fungi feed on the wood's cellulose leaving a brown residue of lignin, a substance that holds the cells together. Infested wood may be greatly weakened, even before decay can be seen. Advanced infestations of brown rot are evidenced by wood browner in color than normal, tending to crack across the grain, shrink and collapse. When dried, wood previously infested will turn to powder when crushed. Often, old infestations of brown rot, which have dried out, are labeled as "dry rot." This is really an incorrect term since wood will not decay when dry.

Wood Boring Insects

Integrity Pest Management, Inc. uses Borate Solution product when treating for wood boring insects and fungi. Treatments with Borates are highly effective as a pesticide. Borates use a unique approach for the control of wood boring beetles. When applied to bare wood, Borates deposit micro-crystals of boric acid in the wood, poisoning the beetle larvae's food source and interrupting their life cycle. Borates eliminate active beetle infestations and will provide long-term protection against re-infestation.

Control of Decay Using Borates

Treatment with Borates should not be considered as a total replacement for moisture control. Leaky plumbing, drain spouts and other moisture problems should always be repaired in addition to treatment. Wet crawl spaces should be vented and moisture barrier installed when deemed necessary. Structural wood members that are no longer sound must be replaced. Although Borates will kill decay fungi, it will not add strength to rotted wood.

Treatment for Wood Decay Fungi

If the decay hazard is high, select the heartwood of decay-resistant species or use wood properly treated with a good preservative.

Build on a well-drained site. Use proper grading to prevent water from seeping under the house. Install effective drainage, allow for roof overhang, gutters, and downspouts. Place no untreated wood within 18 inches of the ground.

Provide adequate cross ventilation beneath buildings to eliminate dead air pockets. Install two square feet of opening for 25 linear feet of wall. Dense bushes or other plants should not be placed in front of these ventilators.

Install a vapor barrier on the soil surface to cause soil moisture to condense on the barrier and return to the soil rather than condensing on the floor and above joists.

Covering the soil with polyethylene sheeting can make satisfactory barriers.

Repair of Decayed Buildings

First determine the source of moisture and remove it. If adequate ventilation and soil drainage are provided and all contacts of untreated wood with the soil or moist concrete or masonry are broken, decayed wood will dry out and further decay will be stopped.

When making replacements, cut out at least one foot beyond the rotten area. Avoid placing new lumber in contact with old, decayed wood.

Replacement lumber should be treated before installation.

Remodel to provide more ventilation and better design rather than simply replacing decayed lumber.

Moisture control
Unwanted moisture can lead to wood rot, fungus, mold and mildew, and it's an open invitation for termites and other pests. Our trained technicians can assist you in preventing these conditions with borate wood treatment, vapor barriers, foundation vents and other solutions.