DSV Disinfectant, Sanitizer, Virucide
What it does: Kills bacteria, viruses, mold, and mildew. Ideal for cleaning hard surfaces after flooding or sewage exposure.
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Mix Rate: 2–4 oz per gallon of water.
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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.
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Best For: Floors, walls, tools, equipment, sinks, HVAC areas.
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Expectations: Helps prevent mold regrowth, neutralizes odors, and sanitizes effectively.
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.
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Mix Rate: None, this product is ready to use.
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Application: Spray directly on mattresses, carpets, upholstery, baseboards, and furniture. Dries in minutes. No residue.
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Best For: Soft surfaces and furniture where water-based disinfectants can't be used.
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Expectations: Fast knockdown of pests. Leaves no smell or residue. Safe for reentry after drying.
🧱 Tim-Bor Professional, Insecticidal Dust & Wood Fungicide
What it does: Protects wood against termites, carpenter ants, wood decay fungi, and mold.
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Dry Use: Apply into wall voids, attics, crawl spaces using a hand duster.
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Wet Use: Mix 1.5 lb per gallon of water for a 10% solution. Spray onto bare wood.
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Best For: Stud walls, subfloors, attic rafters, joists, and crawl spaces.
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Expectations: Prevents fungal growth and future infestations. Will not control active mold (use DSV first if mold is present).
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.
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Mix Rate: 1:1 with water.
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Application: Apply to bare wood using a pump sprayer or brush. Works best when applied to all sides of wood.
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Best For: Homes, sheds, fences, and decks under construction or during repair.
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Expectations: Long-lasting protection. One application protects wood for its entire service life. Not for use on painted or sealed surfaces.
Dust Insecticides, Delta Dust, Drione Dust, CimeXa
What they do: Provide long-lasting, moisture-resistant control of crawling insects (ants, roaches, silverfish, spiders, earwigs).
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Application: Puff a light, even layer into cracks, wall voids, behind baseboards, under sinks, and in attics or crawl spaces.
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Best For: Dry areas where liquids can’t be applied. Excellent for wall voids and inaccessible corners.
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Expectations: Non-repellent. Insects walk through and die later. Lasts up to 6 months.
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.
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Mix Rate: 1 oz per gallon of water.
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Application: Use a pump sprayer to apply a 3-foot band around baseboards, doors, and exterior foundation. Also treat eaves, windows, and entry points.
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Best For: Garage interiors, home perimeters, patios, and storage buildings.
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Expectations: Fast knockdown and up to 90-day residual (PolyZone is UV-protected for longer outdoor effectiveness).
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.
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Application: Mix with Bora-Care and apply as above.
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Best For: Heavily contaminated flood-affected wood framing.
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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.