Use and Care Manual

stains have been successfully used over PenaShield-
treated wood, it is always a good idea to coat a small
section of treated wood with the finish to be used and
check for compatibility prior to complete application.
Allow PenaShield-treated wood to completely dry (at
least 24 hours) before applying any protective finish and
apply protective finish within 2 weeks of treatment.
Cleanup
Use soap and water to clean up tools.
Application Instructions
Apply PenaShield only to bare wood or to wood surfaces
where an intact water-repellent barrier is not present.
PenaShield is a ready-to-use product. Either brush-
apply directly from the container or apply with a low-
pressure garden-type sprayer. Small wooden items may
also be treated by dipping. Return unused product to
original container and seal tightly. Always clean and/or
flush equipment and lines with water after use. When
applying more than one coat, wait at least 20 minutes
between applications. No immersion or dip soaking
necessary.
Treatment
Application Notes
Exterior and interior wood
preservation
Apply one coat of this product to all exposed sides of wood at the rate of 1 gallon to
150 to 250 square feet of wood surface area. Actual coverage will vary depending
upon the surface texture and porosity of the wood being treated. Apply a second
coat to wood thicker than one 1 inch.
Exterior wood treatment to
control active infestations
In cases of very active infestation or where there is a risk of structural failure, consult
a professional pest control operator to ensure full and proper application. Apply this
product to the point of runoff to all infested wood. Always apply 2 coats to all
surfaces. In areas where access is limited to 1 or 2 sides of a wood member, apply
multiple coats of this product to the exposed surfaces.
Treat infested wood by spraying all surfaces and/or injecting this product into beetle
holes, termite and carpenter ant galleries and decay pockets. Apply 2 coats to all
surfaces. In cases where the infestation is not accessible from the surface, drill small
holes into the wood to gain access to insect galleries or infested areas. Inject
enough solution to completely flood the infested area.
Interior wood treatment to
control active infestations
Treat infested basements and crawl spaces by applying 2 coats of this product to all
wood surfaces including sill plates, piers, girders, subfloors, floor joists and any wood
exposed to vertical access from the soil. Apply multiple coats of this product to wood
where access is limited to 1 or 2 sides of wood members such as sills and plates on
foundation walls. Apply at a rate of approximately 1 gallon of this product per 100
square feet of crawl space or basement floor area (approximately 200 sq. ft. of wood
surface area).
Treat infested studs and headers in wall voids by spraying or misting this product
into voids and channels in infested wood and/or through small holes drilled into
baseboard areas or adjacent to the wood to be treated. Space holes no more than
16” apart. Drill at least 1 hole between each wall stud when treating base plates.
Use sufficient amount of material to cover all areas to the point of runoff. Note: If
insulation is present in the wall void, it must be removed prior to treatment. If
necessary, first remove dry wall or paneling and then the insulation. Spray studs
and headers with this product, allow to dry, then replace insulation and wall. Apply 2
coats to all surfaces.
Treat infested attics by spraying all accessible wood surfaces including roof
sheathing, ceiling joists, rafters and top plates to the point of runoff. Apply 2 coats to
all surfaces. Apply at the rate of 1 gallon of this product per 200 square feet of wood
surface area.
Preventative treatment against
listed insects for protection of
new wood
Treat wood paneling, lumber, plywood and other wood surfaces/structures either as
received from the lumberyard, during the construction process, or upon completion
of construction. Apply while the wood surface is most accessible.
Liberally apply 1 coat of this product to all exposed sides of lumber or plywood. For
lumber thicker than 1 inch, apply a second coat after the first has been absorbed.
Do not use as a preventative treatment for new construction in Florida.
Note: When spraying attics or overhead interior areas, cover all surfaces below the area being sprayed with plastic
sheeting to prevent damage to ceiling boards, insulation or other materials. Do not apply in food serving areas while food
is exposed.