PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: NBS 30 Paint and Stain Additive is designed for use in exterior coatings. It will deter insects from burrowing through or crawling on exterior coatings and is appropriate for use in residential applications as well as dairy facilities, drive-in restaurants, golf courses, parks, playgrounds, poultry houses, recreational areas, schools, landscape areas, zoos, etc.
Treatments can last 1-2 years and should be reapplied whenever painting or staining.
TARGETS: Ants, Asian Ladybugs, carpenter bees, carpenter ants, cockroaches, beetles, dirt daubers, fleas, ladybugs, lizards, mites, moths, silverfish, spiders, tree frogs, ticks, wasps, woodpeckers and more.
WHERE TO USE IT: Exterior paints and stains.
RATE OF APPLICATION: 3.2 oz per gallon of paint or stain; the pint is enough for 5 gallons of paint or stain, oil or water base.
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Bonnie Sult says
Bee proofing. We received the product quickly and believe it will do great but we haven’t applied it yet.
Bonnie Sult says
@Bonnie Sult:
We did use it on a cedar sided tiny home. It did GREAT! We stopped seeing the carpenter bees and wasps that were invading the house.
Hannah says
Will this work well 0n polyurethane or just in stain and paint??
Tech Support says
Hannah,
When used as a paint or stain additive, you can get 12 months protection or even longer. But it can also be mixed 3 oz per gallon of water and sprayed on painted surfaces, plants, house siding, polyurethane, etc. like any other “bug” spray. The big difference between the two uses is that when used as a water based spray, it typically will only last 30-40 days. So it will still work, just not nearly as long.
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Stephanie says
Is NBS harmful to birds?
Tech Support says
Stephanie,
Not at all. As listed above, this product uses nothing but essential plant oils for actives. Because these actives are concentrated, many insects and animals will perceive the odor as something “weird” even though they know the smell. But because its so concentrated, they’ll feel more comfortable staying away which is why it repels many nuisance pests. But it won’t hurt them, people, wildlife or the environment when used as labeled.
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robert boyer says
@Hannah: does the dirt dauber have to come into contact with this product (NBS) or does it repel them by odor also?? I am having problems with daubers in my outboard motor…the dirt gets sucked into air flow and destroys engine…can I stain several smaller wood pieces with product and toss into engine cowling and let the odor deter the pests….not concerned with killing them..as the carcass might find is way into engine that way….also would product stain canvas motor cover if I sprayed it around edges? Cover fits tight and would block most entrances…afraid to just spray or paint product inside cowling as it could mess with plastic and aluminum parts and when it dried it might get pulled loose by the air flow and enter where it should not be….inside the cylinders…..also wonder about Maxxthor…would it work the same way??….thank you for any assistance you can give in this matter… Bob Boyer
Tech Support says
Rob,
You should be able to get positive results based on odor alone since they will detect it without having to land on it. So either spraying or “painting” it on the vent covers, air intake cowls, etc. will help as well as applying it around the edges of any decking or motor cover made of canvas.
Personally I keep a boat on a local lake and I have found the FS MP aerosol works well for my needs. Its a lot easier to use compared to a liquid and it doesn’t stain my deck, railings or any place I’ve been using it. I apply a light mist around the boat edges to stop mud daubers and spiders. The FS MP works as well as I could expect. I have a 25′ deck boat with two large canvas covers so I have a lot to spray but can it all in 1-2 minutes top. And I only do it every 3-4 weeks.
I have lots of deck mounted areas the spiders like such as a large anchor up front, several large spot lights and numerous fishing rod holders. These are huge spider magnets but FS MP applied to the surfaces stops all webbing. For mud daubers, I spray all the visible vent openings, cup holders, etc. Treatments seem to last 30 days but my boat has an inboard/outboard so I find spraying under the hatch keeps them out of there too. I only have to treat the engine compartment a couple of times a year and it keeps the area pest free all summer.
Now will the NBS work? Probably. But the Maxxthor would be a “stronger” choice and for ease of use? I’d go with the FS MP.
https://bugspray.com/catalog/insecticide/aerosol/fs-mp-insecticide-15-oz-aerosol
https://bugspray.com/catalog/insecticide/liquid/maxxthor-ec
Cheers,
Jonathan
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Harry says
We just built a cedar playset for my daughter and as soon as we finished putting it together, Carpenter Bees came from all over. I wanted to know if NBS PAINT ADDITIVE is ok for use on something that children will play on.
Thank you.
Tech Support says
Harry,
In fact both our “repellent” sprays are safe enough to be used on play sets without posing any kind of hazard to people. The “organic” option would be the NBS listed above. Mixed at the rate of 3 oz per gallon of water, treatments should repel bees and wasps (it won’t kill them, just repel them) and you should see positive results for 3-4 weeks.
Now if it turns out this isn’t “strong” enough for your needs, try the Maxxthor. Mixed at 1 oz per gallon of water, you will definitely see longer lasting results compared to the NBS.
https://bugspray.com/catalog/insecticide/liquid/maxxthor-ec
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Gary says
I’m having the same problem with carpenter bees being attracted to pressure treated wood. The wood I bought already has a brown stain of some kind on it, so it doesn’t really need to be stained. Will either or both of these products be effective if mixed with Thompson’s Water Seal or a similar product? I plan to apply the sealer to all sides of the wood before construction.
Tech Support says
Gary,
When using a sealant on exterior wood, its best to add the NBS to the sealant as NBS is compatible with all forms of Thompsons. This will enable the NBS to “lock in” and provide the best long term protection.
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Jason Davidovics says
Is this plant and flower safe? I am having issues with swarms of bees on flowers budding right by my front door. I’ve tried citronella and peppermint essential oils with no impact. I don’t want to move the flowers because they are beautiful and I’m trying not to kill the bees but I’m getting tired of my kids and I being held hostage in our house.
Tech Support says
Jason,
Its plant safe. Mix 3 oz per gallon of water and spray any plant, flower or shrub you want protect. The treatment will effectively repel wasps and bees without killing them. Customers report 2-4 weeks of protection when used this way so it should help. The key is to mix up what you need so if you only have to spray 32 oz of mixed product to get the flowers covered, only mix up that much and use it all. That would require just .75 oz in 32 oz of water. This is important because the mixed solution won’t hold up for more than a day or so so don’t mix more than what you intend on using at any one time.
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Lynn Hutcherson says
I want to treat my deck and some window frames with NBS for carpenter bees, this coming Spring 2018. I will also be applying Thompson’s Water Seal to these areas. Should I mix the NBS with water and apply first, then cover with the water seal product, or do I apply the NBS just by itself and then after drying apply the water seal? Nothing needs staining or painting.
Tech Support says
Lynn,
You would be best served by adding the NBS directly to the Thompsons so they both get applied at the same time. This will grant you the longest protection and residual for the NBS applied.
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Doug Staples says
Does this add an odor to the paint that people will smell? In other words, will my siding smell bad?
Tech Support says
Doug,
Though the concentrate has an odor you can detect if you smell it from the jug while its still contained. Now once you mix it with paint or stain, you won’t know its been added so no, its not detectable while in the paint or stain nor after its been applied to your homes siding.
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Rosemarie Zawisha says
Hi,
Wondering if this product will work around a swimming pool? I live in Arizona & in the warmer months we get paper wasps that land on the pool water. At times there are 4 or 5 siting in the water. Can this be applied on the concrete walkway around the pool & on surrounding plants? We also get annoying flies . Would it get rid of them too?
Rosemarie Zawisha
Tech Support says
Rosemarie,
Spraying this around the pool in the yard will help as it uses natural essential oils to “repel” insects.
But a more direct approach is to apply some Skillet Algaecide. It will effectively take away the water’s surface tension so wasps and bees cannot land on it anymore. If they try, they will sink and after a few find this out, they’ll tell the rest of their nests and hives so they will stop coming to visit.
Skill It: http://bugspray.com/yard/kill-it-wasp-bee-repellent.html
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Vicki Clancy says
I just renovated our log home. It has a clear coat on top of new stains. Can I mix it with the clear coat? We have carpenter bees burrowing in our logs even after borate was applied. I need to fill the holes and find a way to apply it after the coating was applied.
Tech Support says
Vicki,
First, I suggest you read through our carpenter bee article. As you will learn, the bees aren’t “eating” the wood. Borates only work on insects if they eat it. So pests like carpenter bees, carpenter ants and others that just chew through the wood won’t be affected.
Second, in the article you’ll learn that if you want to end the issue, you’ll need to dust the holes with Drione.
Drione: http://bugspray.com/insecticide/dust/drione-dust
Lastly, cap them with our corks. DO NOT SEAL THEM WITH CAULKING. Filling the holes will force emerging bees to drill new holes and continue the issue. Capping them with caulks will allow the hatching larvae to move onto the dust and in turn, die.
Corks: http://bugspray.com/equipment/equipment-plugs/cork-12
Lastly, NBS is fine for use with Clear Coat; 1 pint per 5 gallons is the mix rate.
Here is the article I mentioned above:
Carpenter Bee Control: https://bugspray.com/article/carpenterbee
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Pete Fuhrmann says
Received product in great time, the smell is not bad and does not cause issues with skin. It does keep bugs away, as I applied the stain, interested to see how long it lasts.
Mary Beth Pace says
I have a large play area with sand for my grandkids. The sand wasps love this area, but the kids are afraid of them. I read that this product mixed with water could be sprayed on the sand to repel them. Since it isn’t mixed with a paint product, would this work?
Tech Support says
Mary,
The product can be used mixed with water but whether or not it will work for this need is anyone’s guess. When applied to the sides of a home it will keep away most any insect but in the sand trying to keep away nesting pests? Not sure. The fact these wasps are using the sand for their home is important. Most insects are reluctant to just give up such territory without a fight so I’d be surprised.
What I do know will work is the non-repelling Prothor featured in our digger wasp control article. Simply water it in and they’ll move through the treatment, pick up a lethal dose and die. It uses an active they can’t detect and though it takes 2-4 days to work, its highly effective. The active is the same stuff used in Advantage II which is put on dogs and cats at a 9% solution. What you’ll be spraying is less than .5% so its so weak, it won’t be a hazard to anyone. If we’re able to touch pets wearing a 9% solution, then walking and playing on a .5% which is 20 times weaker won’t be a hazard for sure.
Prothor: https://bugspray.com/catalog/insecticide/liquid/prothor-sc
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Adam says
Is this additive corrosive to metal?
Can it be used in paints in paints design for metal application e.g. stainless steel, aluminum etc.
Tech Support says
Adam,
Its not corrosive to metal; its actually safe enough to be applied to plants, shrubs, flowers, etc. when mixed with water.
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Cortney says
Can I use this product with permachink stain?!?
Thank you,
Cortney
Tech Support says
Cortney,
You can; it will blend well with this brand.
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Anthony Marinello says
Will this product when mixed with water and sprayed with a garden sprayer deter pesky woodpeckers?
Tech Support says
Anthony,
It can. But only if the birds are using the area to “sound” and mark territory. For activity being done to find food or nest making, you’ll need to install our Attack Spider or better yet, our Wood Pecker Repeller. These are all detailed in our article here:
Woodpecker Control: https://bugspray.com/woodpecker_problems
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Chad B. says
It works! I had two large nests somewhere under my deck. I sprayed a gallon water mixture just to see if this works… from the time I sprayed to walking inside, they were everywhere. I went out and sprayed them when I saw them. That was about a week ago, haven’t seen a wasp since.
Lawrence Cannady says
Will this help to keep flies out of the house, every time I open the patio door a hundred flies come in, it seems we live outside city limits sort of in the country. Thanks
Tech Support says
Lawrence,
It will, mix 3 oz per gallon of water and spray 2-3 gallons around the homes exterior focusing on where they like to land. Remember, this isn’t a “killer” or as powerful as Maxxthor. So if this doesn’t work well enough for your needs, go to the Maxxthor EC and you’ll see them die and stay away for sure.
Maxxthor EC: https://bugspray.com/catalog/insecticide/liquid/maxxthor-ec
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Andrea says
Best bug repellent ever!
I converted all of my outdoor furniture to teak because of its durability. Little did I know that both bees and wasps LOVE to eat the wood. They were causing massive damage. Multiple exterminators came over but none of them were aware of this issue and couldn’t help. One even tried to tell me that the damage wasn’t from bees (until I showed him my videos of the insects eating my furniture).
I found this site and read about the product and decided to give it a try. It’s truly a miracle product! I resealed all of my teak this spring and added the oil to the sealer. I literally haven’t seen one bee/wasp land on my finished pieces. My unfinished pieces are still attractive to them so I know the product is doing what it’s intended to do. The smell is strong initially but dissipates over time, and it doesn’t really bother me anyway. The price is well worth it for its effectiveness!
Noah says
Can I create a water mixture with NBS to spray on my lawn and hedges to repel wasps in my yard?
Tech Support says
Noah,
As stated above, you can add 3 oz to a gallon of water and spray it on home siding, plants, etc.
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Sarah says
Hi,
Can I spray this on outdoor furniture before going out and using it? Also, if sprayed on the grass and grass gets eaten by a dog… is it safe for pets?
Thanks!
Tech Support says
Sarah,
This product poses no hazard to people or pets once diluted with water and allowed to dry. So yes, spraying furniture, letting it dry and then using it as always will be safe. As for pets or other animals eating treated grass; it won’t bother them either.
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Annette says
Hello,
If I spray this product on the exterior of a house that has just been painted white, will there be any staining?
Thank you!
Tech Support says
Annette,
We’ve been selling this product for over 10 yrs and have sold thousands of jugs. We’ve never heard of it staining anything and if you read above on how its supposed to be used, you will see its generally added to stain or paint. When used that way, it won’t stain anything and this we know for sure.
But if you plan on mixing it with water and spraying the side of the home? Again, we’re pretty sure its not likely to stain. But we always recommend doing a “test” treatment to a very small area first. So mix some up and spray a small section, just a few inches of siding, somewhere that is not important and see if anything undesirable happens. You’ll know within a day and if you don’t see a stain a day later, proceeding forward would seem to be a safe course of action.
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