Use and Care Manual

Kills & Prevents Wood Decay Fungi, Termites,
Carpenter Ants and Wood Boring Beetles
Active Ingredient:
Disodium Octaborate Tetrahydrate (Na
2
B
8
O
13
•4H
2
O) ........ 8.5%
Other Ingredients ...................................................................... 91.5%
Total .......................................................................................... 100.0%
EPA Reg. No. 64405-5 EPA Est. 64405-TN-1
U.S. Patent No. 5.645,828
Keep Out of Reach of Children
CAUTION
Notice
Read and understand the entire label before using. Use
only according to label directions. Before buying or using
this product, read Warranty Disclaimer and Limitation of
Remedies statements found elsewhere on this label. If
terms are unacceptable, return unopened package to
seller for full refund of purchase price. Otherwise, use by
the buyer or any other user constitutes acceptance of
the terms under Warranty Disclaimer and Limitation of
Remedies.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a
manner inconsistent with its labeling.
Safe Handling Procedures
Clean spills and over-spray with a damp cloth or absorb
with appropriate materials. When applying this product
in confined spaces, it is recommended that ventilation or
an exhaust system be provided. If this is impractical, the
use of a NIOSH-approved respirator designed for
protection from organic vapors is recommended.
General Information
PenaShield is applied to wood and is particularly suited
for use in situations where odor, chemical sensitivity and
environmental contamination are of concern. PenaShield
will both eliminate and prevent infestations of wood
destroying insects, such as subterranean and drywood
termites, wood boring beetles, carpenter ants and decay
fungi. It may take several days for the infestation to be
eliminated, however, any termites that start to ingest
treated wood or that are directly sprayed will die. As a
termiticide, this product is not intended as a substitute
for mechanical alteration, soil treatment or foundation
treatment; when active infestations exist, get a
professional inspection.
Do not expose PenaShield-treated exterior wood to rain
or snow for at least 24 hours after treatment. If
necessary, cover freshly treated exterior wood with a
tarp. When applying PenaShield to exterior surfaces
cover nearby plants and grasses with plastic to avoid
affecting normal plant growth.
Surface Preparation
Apply only to bare, dry wood. Remove any finishes or
water repellents before applying PenaShield. Clean
surfaces to be treated to ensure they are free of dirt and
other contaminants. If the finished appearance is a
primary concern, also remove mold and mildew prior to
application of PenaShield. If detergents or cleaners are
used to prepare the surface, thoroughly rinse and allow
surface to dry prior to application of PenaShield.
Maintenance of Treated Surfaces
Apply PenaShield every 1 to 5 years to exterior
unfinished bare wood surfaces. Interior surface
treatments of existing wood are considered permanent
and do not require reapplication or coating except in
situations involving repeated moisture contact or high
humidity, such as shower stalls, bathhouses, saunas,
etc. Any additional installed wood must be treated.
Protection may be extended by coating/painting treated
wood with a water-resistant finish such as paint or
exterior stain. Although a wide variety of paints and