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The Weekly Insight Week 29
Growing Grass in the Desert Starts Here

July 14 -  18, 2025

Quick Stats:

  • Current Soil Temp: 75°F

  • 5-Day Average Soil Temp: 82°F

  • Year-to-Date Rainfall: 15.61 inches + 4.06 inches above normal.

This is the gauge at 4512 Adobe Dr. San Angelo, TX 76903

To all the first responders, city crews, church groups, and volunteers working around the clock, thank you. San Angelo shows up when it counts, and we see it every day in the hands helping neighbors clean up and rebuild.

If you’ve been affected by the flood or are helping someone who has, BES-TEX is here to support you. Whether it’s disinfectants, insect control, or just answers, come see us.

We’re ready to help.

Yards Are Out of Control, Take It Back

After recent rains, lawns across San Angelo are growing fast, and so are the weeds. It’s easy to get behind, but now is the time to catch up.

At BES-TEX, we’re ready to help. We carry a full line of:

  • Outdoor power equipment: mowers, string trimmers, blowers, and edgers from trusted brands.

  • Herbicides: for broadleaf, grassy, and sedge weed control.

  • Insecticides: for everything from chinch bugs and fleas to ants and roaches.

  • Fertilizers: to give your turf the nutrients it needs to thrive in this heat.

Whether you're taming the lawn or rebuilding after the flood, we're here with the products and advice to guide you through.

Post-Flood Recovery, Insect, Fungus & Sanitation Control

Floodwaters bring more than just mud. Insects, mold, mildew, and wood rot are common issues in homes, sheds, garages, and under decks. Below is a list of professional-grade products available at BES-TEX to help with clean-up and prevention.

๐Ÿงด DSV Disinfectant, Sanitizer, Virucide

What it does: Kills bacteria, viruses, mold, and mildew. Ideal for cleaning hard surfaces after flooding or sewage exposure.

  • Mix Rate: 2–4 oz per gallon of water.

  • Application: Spray or mop onto non-porous surfaces (concrete, tile, plastic, metal, etc.). Let it remain wet for 10 minutes. No rinse required unless using on food-contact surfaces.

  • Best For: Floors, walls, tools, equipment, sinks, HVAC areas.

  • Expectations: Helps prevent mold regrowth, neutralizes odors, and sanitizes effectively.

๐Ÿ› Steri-Fab Insecticide + Disinfectant (Ready to Use)

What it does: Kills insects like bed bugs, lice, fleas, and mites, while also disinfecting surfaces by eliminating fungi, bacteria, and viruses.

  • Mix Rate: None, this product is ready to use.

  • Application: Spray directly on mattresses, carpets, upholstery, baseboards, and furniture. Dries in minutes. No residue.

  • Best For: Soft surfaces and furniture where water-based disinfectants can't be used.

  • Expectations: Fast knockdown of pests. Leaves no smell or residue. Safe for reentry after drying.

๐Ÿงฑ Tim-Bor Professional, Insecticidal Dust & Wood Fungicide

What it does: Protects wood against termites, carpenter ants, wood decay fungi, and mold.

  • Dry Use: Apply into wall voids, attics, crawl spaces using a hand duster.

  • Wet Use: Mix 1.5 lb per gallon of water for a 10% solution. Spray onto bare wood.

  • Best For: Stud walls, subfloors, attic rafters, joists, and crawl spaces.

  • Expectations: Prevents fungal growth and future infestations. Will not control active mold (use DSV first if mold is present).

๐Ÿงช Insecticide & Fungicide, Bora-Care Termiticide 

What it does: Penetrates deep into wood to kill and prevent termites, carpenter ants, powderpost beetles, and wood rot fungi.

  • Mix Rate: 1:1 with water.

  • Application: Apply to bare wood using a pump sprayer or brush. Works best when applied to all sides of wood.

  • Best For: Homes, sheds, fences, and decks under construction or during repair.

  • Expectations: Long-lasting protection. One application protects wood for its entire service life. Not for use on painted or sealed surfaces.

๐ŸŒฌ๏ธ Dust Insecticides, Delta Dust, Drione Dust, CimeXa

What they do: Provide long-lasting, moisture-resistant control of crawling insects (ants, roaches, silverfish, spiders, earwigs).

  • Application: Puff a light, even layer into cracks, wall voids, behind baseboards, under sinks, and in attics or crawl spaces.

  • Best For: Dry areas where liquids can’t be applied. Excellent for wall voids and inaccessible corners.

  • Expectations: Non-repellent. Insects walk through and die later. Lasts up to 6 months.

๐Ÿ’ง Residual Liquid Insecticides, Bifen I/T or Suspend PolyZone

What they do: Kill and repel ants, mosquitoes, fleas, roaches, and spiders indoors and around the home.

  • Mix Rate: 1 oz per gallon of water.

  • Application: Use a pump sprayer to apply a 3-foot band around baseboards, doors, and exterior foundation. Also treat eaves, windows, and entry points.

  • Best For: Garage interiors, home perimeters, patios, and storage buildings.

  • Expectations: Fast knockdown and up to 90-day residual (PolyZone is UV-protected for longer outdoor effectiveness).

๐Ÿ„ Optional: Mold-Care Additives (Special Order)

What they do: When combined with Bora-Care, Mold-Care adds specialized mold-killing and prevention chemistry for deep protection.

  • Application: Mix with Bora-Care and apply as above.

  • Best For: Heavily contaminated flood-affected wood framing.

  • Expectations: Stops mold spore activity and prevents future growth inside wood.

Don’t Wait Act Now

Flood recovery takes more than drying things out. Treating your home or property with the right insecticides, disinfectants, and fungicides helps protect your investment and your health.

If you’re unsure where to start, visit BES-TEX Supply and speak with a knowledgeable team member. We’ll walk you through product selection and show you how to apply each one safely and effectively.

Payment Terms: At BES-TEX Supply, we accept all major credit cards (MasterCard, Visa, Discover, American Express), as well as personal checks. Please note that all sale items must be paid for at the time of purchase. We do not offer net 30 terms on sale items.

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