Totality Wood Treatment

According to the label restrictions, which of the following is a prohibited use for treated wood?

• Water immersion applications ✓
• Application to dry wood
• Application during the dried-in stage of construction
• Application via backpack sprayer

Answer: The restrictions state that wood treated with this product is not to be used in water immersion applications.

Under what surface condition must Totality Wood Treatment be applied?

• Only to bare wood, plywood, or particle board in the absence of paint, stains, or sealers ✓
• Over existing stains and sealers to ensure penetration
• On top of painted surfaces for long-term protection
• Only on wood that has been previously treated with a sealer

Answer: The product is intended to be applied only to bare wood, plywood, particle board, or other cellulosic materials in the absence of paint, stains, or sealers.

Which of the following pests is specifically listed as a target for Totality Wood Treatment?

• Formosan termites ✓
• German cockroaches
• Bed bugs
• Termites and ants only

Answer: The label explicitly includes Formosan termites within the list of target subterranean termites.

For best results, when should Totality Wood Treatment be applied to cellulosic materials during construction?

• During the dried-in stage of construction ✓
• Before the foundation is poured
• After the final interior paint is applied
• Only after all plumbing and electrical holes are cut

Answer: The label recommends applying the product during the dried-in stage of construction when access is optimized and no further framing modifications will be made.

When applying Totality Wood Treatment, how much solution should be applied to the wood?

• Up to the point of runoff ✓
• A light misting that does not wet the surface
• Exactly 1 gallon per square foot
• Until the wood is completely submerged

Answer: The label states to apply one coat of diluted solution up to the point of runoff by brush, spray, or foam application.

What is the correct mixing rate for Totality Wood Treatment to achieve a 0.6% finished strength when using 5 gallons of water?

• 16 fl oz ✓
• 8.0 fl oz
• 32 fl oz
• 5.0 fl oz

Answer: According to the mixing instructions, 16 fl oz of product should be used per 5 gal of water.

If a technician needs a visible indication of application during a spray job, what should they do?

• Include an appropriately labeled dye in the tank mix ✓
• Apply a second coat of undiluted product
• Use a different colored water source
• Mark the wood with a permanent marker after application

Answer: The mixing notes state that where visible indication of application is needed, include an appropriately labeled dye in the tank mix.

Which of these is a restriction regarding the contact of treated wood with other materials?

• Do not treat wood that will come in contact with raw agricultural commodities, food, feed, or bodies of water ✓
• Do not treat wood that will come in contact with plastic
• Do not treat wood that will come in contact with metal fasteners
• Do not treat wood that will come in contact with drywall

Answer: The label explicitly prohibits treating wood that will come in contact with raw agricultural commodities, food, feed, or bodies of water.