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Q. Are Injector Plugs only installed in wood? What about other materials?
A. The IPexterior plug can be used in wood from a thickness of 3/4" to 2" in thickness. The IPinterior plug is a "molly" design which enables it to be used in thinwall applications such as Formica or interior drywalls. It is designed for materials from 1/32" to 1 1/4" in thickness.
Q. How do you inject the treatments into the plug? Is it safe?
A. Every plug has a 3/8" hollow core through which you can inject pest control chemicals or wood preservative. It's as simple as using an old mustard squeeze bottle, garden spray can or a commercial pump system.
Q. What kinds of chemicals do you use?
A. The plug is designed to accomodate most pesticides. However, you can not use course granular.
Q. Can I use the same plug for different problems?
A. Yes. Once the plug is installed, you can use it for multiple purposes, including insects, rodents, odors, wood rot, smoke damage and more. We often recommend treating problem areas with a wood preservative, followed by a pest control treatment.
Q. Where and how do I install the plugs?
A. Installation is simple. Just drill a 1" hole and install the appropriate plug. The IPexterior is used in wood or other solid materials, and requires a minmum of 3/4" material thickness. The IPinterior only requires 1/8" of material thickness.
The plugs are designed with a 1/2" square hole at the head which accepts a 1/2" square ratchet drive and a short extension which makes it easy to drive both plugs into position and ready for use.
Generally you will need to install one plug every six feet.
Q. I hear noises in my walls and ceilings, what can I do?
A. I recommend installing the Injector Plugs as close to the problem area as possible. If you’re not sure what kind of infestation you have, you can apply one type of treatment (e.g., for mice) and then, if the problem persists, try a different treatment (e.g., for ants or termites) using the same plugs.
Q. I live in a two family home and I hear something running around in my floors. How can I solve this problem?
A. You can easily install an Injector Plug in the floor of a closet or other out of the way place. Once you have installed the plug you can inject the appropriate treatment of baits and your pesticides of choice.
Q. I have exterior wood columns on my home and we cannot keep paint on them. What can we do?
A. This problem typically occurs because the columns have not been treated with wood preservative on the inside (or core) of the hollow column. This allows moisture to be wicked from the inside to the outside of the column, where it then causes the paint to flake away from the wood. You can treat the problem by installing an IPexterior plug approximately 8" down from the top of each column (note: if column wall is less than 3/4" thick you may use the IPinterior plug). Inject a clear wood preservative into the column, using as much pressure as possible to disperse the liquid. This should be repeated several times over the period of two days to allow individual treatments to fully penetrate the wood. Once the wood preservative has fully dried we also recommend that you inject a pesticide into the column to protect against carpenter ants and termites.
Q. I have big ants around my kitchen and floor, what can I do to get rid of them?
A. You may have a nest of Carpenter ants under your cabinets. A good start is to install one plug under your kitchen sink (in or near the toe kick), and from there, install one plug every 4' on either side of the sink cabinet.
Q. The trim at my front and back doors is beginning to show signs of peeling paint and rot. How do I prevent more damage?
A. Cut approximately one-quarter inches from the bottom of the casing to prevent additional water from wicking into the trim. If the trim is setting directly on the ground or on masonry, cut approximately 1/2" from the bottom. Locate Injector Plugs about eight inches above the floor height and three inches to the side of the trim on each area that is having a problem. Inject two or three good doses of the clear preservative over a period of two or three days, letting the materials dry for a day or so between applications. Then inject the appropriate pesticide to prevent any pest problems, install the plug cap and you’re done. You can then refinish the trim.
Q. What if I have aluminum or vinyl siding on my home?
A. In the case of aluminum or vinyl sidings use the IPexterior plugs as usual, installed in a 1" drilled hole. You can install the plug without making an unsightly indentation or installation mark in the siding by using a 1 3/8" hole saw on the siding only, which will allow the plug to be drawn up flush with the siding and prevent any buckling when the cap is installed. If there are signs of the siding buckling, back off on the plug so that the cap fits snugly against the siding.
Q. I have noticed that the wood beams in my basement have very tiny holes. Should I be concerned?
A. Chances are you have a pest problem, possibly carpenter ants or powder post beetles. You have a choice of two treatments if the problem is not so advanced that you need a total beam replacement. You can use an Injector Plug to deliver a slow penetrating treatment that will allow the pesticide to soak into the wood timber. Install the plug in the uppermost corner of the beam by drilling the hole from the upper corner down at about a 20 degree angle, making sure that you do not penetrate through the other side. The plugs can be installed on both sides, however you don’t need to do this as long as the plugs are spaced every 36 inches so that the seepage and wicking into the beam will be more than adequate for proper treatment of the timber. Next inject the pesticide until the plug is full. Once the pesticide has wicked into the beam you can repeat the process until you begin to see signs of the pesticide seep through the beam. At this point you can install the plug caps and wait to see if there are new signs of pest damage. You may need to add additional plugs or simply repeat the treatment until you no longer see signs of insects.
Q. My home is very old and sits close to the ground on a stone foundation. We are plagued with ants and mice. Is there a solution for this problem?
A. Using the plugs and the proper injection of both wood preservative and pesticides you should be able to solve most or all of your problems, however it will not solve the structural damage that may have been caused by the pests. There are several on-line web sites that are available for information about eradicating mildew problems.
Q. I am very concerned with the condition of the sills in my home. How can I protect them from rot and insect infestations?
A. Start by checking the type of construction that you have — balloon (studs nailed directly on the sill) — or box (floor joists are nailed to the sill). If you have balloon construction then the standard treatment will work just fine. If you have box construction the elevation of the plug installation is different. You must determine the sill thickness and where the bottom of your sub floor is located. The plugs should be located somewhere in between the two.
Inject the preservative into the plugs by using very little pressure. You do not want to apply too much pressure because you can overshoot the desired treatment area. Once the application is complete and you are satisfied that the area is well treated, wait a day or so to let the area dry. Now you can inject the pesticide into the area. Once this has been completed you can install the plug caps.
Q. I have shrubs around my home and I have noticed that mildew is beginning to form. What can I do to prevent this from causing damage to my property?
A. Start by trimming back your shrubs as much as possible. Then install a series of plugs along the problem area for preservatives and pesticide treatment as needed. If you have mildew, the chances are that you have or will have carpenter ants. If you’ve seen large ants in your home, you almost certainly have carpenter ants. Install the plugs every six feet along the problem area. Start by injecting clear wood preservative, allowing a day or so between doses. Two or three doses should be plenty. Once the preservative has soaked in, you can inject the appropriate pesticide into the plugs, install the plug caps and keep an eye on the area for improvement. If the mildew does not begin to dry up, you may need to further thin out the shrubs.
Q. I have a masonry block building and I can see ants by the thousands coming in and out of the block joints and small holes. Can you help me with this problem?
A. YES! Our IP Interior Plug is pefect for the job. Your treatment must start at the upper part of the structure just under the roofline, or if you have a muliple story building, your treatment will start at the highest point of each wall height at each floor level.
The tools required are:
- hammer drill
- 1" masonry bit
- blue chalk line to keep a straight line for a neat plug installation
- 1/2" drive ratchet with a small extension
The first hold should be srilled into the center of the first block core and approximately every 48" along the length of the wall to be treated. Once the holes are drilled you can install interior plugs and then you may begin the treatment process.
The treatment should begin with a liquid pesticide for structures that are infested with pests. Depending upon the pest infestation you may want to treat the walls with two substantial treatments of liquid pesticide so there is ample seepage into the masonry cracks and joints to prevent future problems. You will want to inject a powder pesticide into the wall as the last treatment which will cling to the inner block surface to protect against future infestation. Once the powder has been injected into the block, you simply place the cap into position and TWIST!
Remember the plugs are designed to provide years of service so a year or two later if you find that you must repeat the treatment, just remove the cap and go to it!
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