Quiz Borates – What You Need to Know Arizona

Because boron is _________ it leaves behind a long lasting residue.

Boron is considered low toxicity and most boron products can be registered as…

Boron is a(n)________ found in plants.

 Without boron, plants would fail to survive.  True or False

Plants have different tolerances for boron and too much can kill some plants.  True or False

Plants over-exposed to boron will often show signs of phytotoxicity, which is made obvious by burned and damaged leaves.  True or False

Dry forms of boron are usually mixed to a ____ percent solution.

Termites have protozoa that are required for proper wood digestion.  True or False

Boron can be used as a ___________ for  control of subterranean termites.

When termites are pre-existing in wood that is then treated, it has been shown in studies they will continue to feed right into the treated areas.  True or False

When boron is mixed with water it is _______.

Boron mix should not be _________ because it will settle.

Two applications of boron spray mixture are usually recommended for complete coverage.  True or False

More advanced boron products contain glycol.  True or False

Jecta is an RTU product and does not need to be diluted.  True or False

Boron foam applications to windows and doors can aid in termite prevention, in addition to the topical treatment of attics and crawl spaces.   True or False

One major advantage of boron over other local treatment products, is that it can be injected into surrounding wood members for more complete control either topically or injected.   True or False

Because boron is water soluble and moisture aids its absorption, boron treated wood should be kept away from constant sources of water, and outside treated wood should have a water resistant finish.    True or False

Wall studs are typically ___ inches apart.

The production of the compound boron oxide makes treated wood flame retardant.  True or False