Shop Time w/T.W. Friends

Morning all just getting caught up on like 3 pages. @koditten I have a 9000 BTU in my garage attached to the house installed cost me $3000 from my electric co-op. Like others said make sure you get it rated for the freezing temperatures.
I got mine with the hyper heat for extra low temperature. It's been great the filters only get cleaned every 6 months. You could put it in yourself I would guess.

 

Any ideas how to do it yourself termite control? I found a couple boards in the shop that have them and need to knock em out.

 

I used this in my basement:

$87 Bora-Care Termiticide Insecticide and Fungicide Concentrate, Wood Treatment for Termite and Beetle Prevention, 1 Gallon

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HDYAOY..._1_9&amp=&crid=RDQSHX14BH77&sprefix=bora+care

Makes 2 gallons. I mixed it with hot water in a pump sprayer. It's a sticky mess, but I think it works. Haven't seen any Frass on the floor since then.

 

Thanks, I was wanting something to put in a sprayer. That should work!

 

This is some of the damage. Has not progressed any since spraying



It will need a new 2x10 sistered as there is some slight sagging, but I need 16' and that's a little difficult to get to the house.

The spray will leave a reside, as seen here on the wiring.



Also will mess with your copper pipes, but being in the shop I doubt you have those.



I'm not worried as I am planning on re-piping the house to up the size of the pipe.

 

Gotta keep the world moving! I don't mind. I've even worked Christmas before to repair some equipment since we had the downtime.

 

Tell me what you all think of this, it makes 30 gallons and says it can be sprayed on wood.

After finding some termites Saturday I got to looking around in the shop and there are a few places where they are and I kind of want to spray every board in the shop.


https://www.domyown.com/premise-termiticide-p-315.html



Active Ingredient Imidacloprid 21.4%
Target pests Subterranean Termites, Drywood Termites, Dampwood Termites, Carpetner Ants, other Wood-Infesting Insects
For use in In and around basements, attics, crawl spaces, hallow block foundations or voids, around wells or cisterns, or direct application to damaged wood
Pet safe Yes, when used as directed
Yield Approx. 30 Gallons
Formulation Professional Product
NOT FOR SALE TO AK, CA, ID, NY, PR
AZ, CO, CT, MA, MD, ME, NJ, NV, NY, RI (Restricted To licensed Applicators Only)
Shipping Weight 0.71 lbs
Manufacturer Envu (Formerly Bayer) (Mfg. Number: 2584607)
EPA Registration 432-1331

 

Termites Cockroach barely survive here.

 

Looks to be more toxic than the Boracare. Looks like minimal uses inside on wood? Price looks good, but I have pets and cannot risk it.

 

Happy Canada Day !!

 

That's the biggest thing, got a cat that stays in the shop at night.

 

Hmm, it does say pet safe when used as directed. Would probably need to relocate her till it all dries. I might pick some up for exterior treatment.

 

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Spectracid...id=8c3e06a9047217502368602b9afad779&gclsrc=ds

 

Marketing genius right there. I’d be awful played out stabbing the ‘lil rascals after the second box.

 

Land Yacht!

Excellent point!
@koditten , check your electric company for any offers they might have. We did that for our heat pump water heater , good deal on the package and our bill dropped significantly!

 

When I get home and open the doors she usually goes outside and lays down. With the heat it won't take long to dry so that makes me feel better about her.

 

Whoever drives that has kids that dont know they have siblings....

 

More than likely that's the truth. They can't figure out why they look similar though