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Attic Insulation for Pest Control

Thursday, April 11th, 2019 by John LeVan

The following is a matrix that compares some of the features of TruSoft Insulation to TAP, a competitive brand of cellulose that pesticide companies use.

The primary difference in these materials is the percentage of Boric Acid that is contained in the formula.  Boric Acid can serve to dry the exoskeleton of insects and creates a hostile environment for rodents.

TruSoft remains effective at accomplishing those tasks, but has not been tested as a "Pesticide" and therefore cannot make that claim.  Both products serve the purpose of creating a hostile environment for insects and rodents, two concerns in attic insulation.

Item of Comparison

TruSoft Cellulose

TAP Cellulose

Percent of Post Consumer Waste used to formulate

80%

70%

Percent of Boric Acid (added Dry)

10-12%

30%

Percent of Borate Blend (liquid applied fire retardant) added

8-10%

0%

Stabilized (additives that when mixed with water, bind the material together)

Yes

No

Capable to Claim it is a pesticide (Because it has been tested for that purpose)

No

Yes

Requires installer to be registered applicator with the EPA

No

Yes

 

Comfenergy can provide you with TruSoft Cellulose or if required, other brands that are designed specifically for pest management.  We have become experts at cleaning, disinfecting and improving attics and crawl spaces with rodent and insect issues.

About the author
John LeVan is a Mechanical Engineer trained at Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science. John also has an advance degree in Operations Management from Cornell University.
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