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Asked by Tricia

05/14/2016

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Would we benefit from using Boracare on the T-1-11 for our ceiling of a wraparound porch?
Before we stain, also we have old barn beams we will use in our new home that have little pinpoint holes, worried about bugs. Should we use this on them before we finish them?? Thanks

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Any untreated or unstained wood, including plywood, would benefit from an application of Boracare to help protect it from wood infesting pests, fungi and dry rot. If you do have an active infestation of pests in the wood Boracare would be the best treatment for that as well before you stain. When …
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Any untreated or unstained wood, including plywood, would benefit from an application of Boracare to help protect it from wood infesting pests, fungi and dry rot. If you do have an active infestation of pests in the wood Boracare would be the best treatment for that as well before you stain. When treating wood that may be exposed to rainfall, be sure to apply a water sealant after the Boracare application has dried.

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Asked by Melissa from New Iberia

05/18/2016

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Can you spray Borac-care inside existing walls? Will it effect the insulation in the walls?
I found a termite colony inside my wall up at the top near ceiling. They are visible on one side of the wall that is painted but not a trace on the side that is not painted. Visible meaning that there are small holes and I can see movement of little white crawlers inside the holes. Also, some winged ones came out of holes. There is insulation inside of the walls. Should I drill holes in walls and spray this stuff inside the walls. Or should I use something else for for this purpose. I bought termite killer from local home improvement store because it was like late evening when the bugs started flying around and in a panic it was the quick fix. I seems to have killed the small white crawlers and the winged critters but now days later, I have these bigger brown ones coming out the holes, only three but still. I don't know if more are in there and I want them gone. Any advice will be greatly appreciated.

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Boracare should only be applied directly to wood. We would recommend using something like Termidor Foam in the wall voids. This product will be injected at the studs of the wall. Termidor Foam is a non-repellent so the termites do not know they are coming in contact with it. You can drill holes in t…
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Boracare should only be applied directly to wood. We would recommend using something like Termidor Foam in the wall voids. This product will be injected at the studs of the wall. Termidor Foam is a non-repellent so the termites do not know they are coming in contact with it. You can drill holes in the stud every 10-12 inches apart. This product has a residual of 3 months.

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Asked by Robert from Tulare, Ca

05/18/2016

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Can Boracare be used on fruit trees?

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Boracare cannot be used to treat fruit or any other types of trees, as it would kill any type of plant life. If you can give us more information about what kind of pest you need to treat, we will be happy to recommend a different product for your needs.

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Asked by Janet from North Miami Beach, Fl

06/05/2016

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How do we get rid of termites in a termite infested couch?

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For furniture your options are limited for treatment. If the wood is in its all natural raw state without any stains or finishes on it you can use a product like Boracare. Boracare will absorb all the way into the wood and eliminate any infestation that is there and last for the life of the wood. It…
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For furniture your options are limited for treatment. If the wood is in its all natural raw state without any stains or finishes on it you can use a product like Boracare. Boracare will absorb all the way into the wood and eliminate any infestation that is there and last for the life of the wood. It does not stain the wood or leave behind any visible residue, but becomes one with the wood and any insect that ingests it dies. If the furniture has a finish on it, you would either have to drill holes throughout it and inject something like the Boracare or a foam, or the option most go with, hire a company to fumigate it

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Asked by Howard from San Juan Capistrano, Ca

09/19/2016

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Is Bora-Care safe to use on a laminated beam?
My laminated beam has dry rot. I want to make sure that the Boracare will not melt the glue that holds the wood together in the laminated beam

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Bora-Care should only be applied to raw wood in its natural form only for proper penetration. If there is a laminated coating on the beam the product will not be absorbed properly.

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Asked by Tim from Richfield

10/07/2016

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What is the coverage when treating 8x8 timbers with Boracare?
Have a barn and some timbers have an existing PP infestation and I wish to treat the remaining timbers as a preventative measure. In total, there is 1,330' of 8x8 timbers, of which 25% are infested. Due to cost, I'll treat the infested timbers at a 2:1 ratio and then go back and spray the entire structure, including the previously treated parts with a 5:1 ratio. I previously sprayed the upper structure using this method and have seen a kill, but it took 2 years for the frass to stop. I did spray the structure to the point where the product would start dripping off the beam.

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When using Boracare for an exisiting infestion you woud want to use it at a 1:1 mixing ratio.According to the Log Home and Dimensional Lumber tech Bulletin on this product you would get 75 linear foot of coverage per gallon once it is diluted.

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Asked by Mike

12/13/2016

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Does Bora-Care stain regular concrete or flagstone?
I got a little overspray on some exterior porous flagstone. I'm pretty sure the lightening effect is only temporary?

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Bora-Care will not stain concrete or flagstone. The effects you are speaking of should be temporary.

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Asked by Martha from Sc

01/30/2017

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How can i tell if Bora-Care has been applied to my crawlspace?
I am purchasing a house. The owners were supposed to have it treated for powder post beetles and termites. I am not sure that they have.

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Unless a dye was added to the Bora-Care at the time of application, you would not be able to tell if the wood in your crawlspace has been treated or not.

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Asked by Vietta from Westminster, California

04/01/2017

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I sprayed Tim-Bor in my attic last year. Can I spray Bora-Care there now?

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Yes, you can treat the same wood with the Bora-Care. The previous application of Timbor will have no affect on the absorption. Both products are borate-based and become one with the wood after application.

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Asked by Mary from Wapwallopen, Pa

04/14/2017

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Would you recommend using Bora-Care on a log cabin or will it hurt the finish?

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Bora-Care can be applied to log cabins or other wood surfaces that are in its natural form without a finish, varnish, sealant, paint or stain. Otherwise the solution will not penetrate into the wood to target the listed pests.

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Asked by Kathy from Llano, Tx

04/16/2017

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How long will it take for BoraCare applied at 1:1 ratio to kill beetles?
Have powderpost beetles in a small piece of furniture - wood less than 1" thick. Could I put the piece in a tightly closed plastic bag to help speed the result?

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Powderpost beetles can lay dormant for years in the wood and Boracare will not kill them until they are actively feeding. Even after applying a product like Boracare to all sides of the infested raw wood (ideal situation) you can often still see signs of activity of the powder post beetles for a f…
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Powderpost beetles can lay dormant for years in the wood and Boracare will not kill them until they are actively feeding. Even after applying a product like Boracare to all sides of the infested raw wood (ideal situation) you can often still see signs of activity of the powder post beetles for a few years after treatment. This is because the product works through ingestion so as the larvae emerge from the wood (which is whenever they are good and ready) they eat the wood on their way out and ingest it and die. No new adults will be able to leave them in any holes in the wood as again, once they ingest it they will die. Placing treated wood in a sealed bag will not increase the speed at which this happens. If it is just one piece of furniture that is infested and you want a quicker kill, you can also contact local furniture finishers or pest control operators who may offer a heat chamber. Heating the furniture up to over 140 degrees for several hours will any pest that is inside where dormant or not.

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Asked by Marino from Emmett, Mi

06/24/2017

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Will Bora-Care help on dry rot on a 150 year old house exterior walls?

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Bora-Care would be the best product to use for dry rot. Bora-Care, can only be applied to raw wood. It can not be applied to any wood that is painted, stained, or sealed.

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Asked by Harry from Nj

07/07/2017

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Can I apply Bora-Care on hardwood floors indoors? Is this product safe for indoor use around kids?

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Bora-Care can be used on raw, untreated wood surfaces indoors and is safe for kids and pets once dry.

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Asked by Milton from Colonial Heights, Va

12/15/2017

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Does the insulation have to be removed before I spray Bora-Care for mold and termite protection in my crawl space?
I have mold on my floor choices in crawl space

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Regular Bora-Care does not treat or prevent mold in the wood, only wood decay fungus and wood-destroying insects. For mold remediation or prevention, you should use Boracare with MoldCare. This product needs to be applied directly to the wood to be absorbed, so if the insulation is blocking the wood…
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Regular Bora-Care does not treat or prevent mold in the wood, only wood decay fungus and wood-destroying insects. For mold remediation or prevention, you should use Boracare with MoldCare. This product needs to be applied directly to the wood to be absorbed, so if the insulation is blocking the wood, then you do need to remove it before spraying. Boracare with MoldCare does not remove stains, so if you want to remove any stains or other discoloration, you can treat the wood first with Mold Clean.

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Asked by Todd from Grasonville Md

01/22/2018

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I applied Bora-Care to exposed structural beams and now the wood looks darker. Is this normal?
I sprayed with Bora-Care and it looks like the beams are darker in tint. They also have a sticky film on them. Will I be able to apply linseed oil?

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Wood treated with Bora-Care will appear darker than normal for a few days until the chemical dries. Typically it only takes 24 - 48 hours for the product to dry and not be sticky. If it is not drying within this time frame, it usually means that too much of the product was applied to the woo…
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Wood treated with Bora-Care will appear darker than normal for a few days until the chemical dries. Typically it only takes 24 - 48 hours for the product to dry and not be sticky. If it is not drying within this time frame, it usually means that too much of the product was applied to the wood. You could lightly sand the wood to remove the stickiness and then apply your finishing oil.

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Asked by Carol from Conroe, Tx

02/03/2018

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Can Bora-Care be effective if I just drill into a stud and apply it?
Since we have chemical sensitivities, we sealed the studs of our home before sheetrock with a waterbased seal. I've found frass underneath a windowseat and want to treat with Boracare. Is it possible to treat the studs by drilling into the studs and injecting the BoraCare that way?

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If you know that you have termites or carpenter ants in treated wood, then we would recommend spot treating with a non-repellent insecticide that will transfer throughout the colony, such as Fuse Foam. Fuse Foam is a ready-to-use product that has a foaming agent to help it expand and fill galleries…
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If you know that you have termites or carpenter ants in treated wood, then we would recommend spot treating with a non-repellent insecticide that will transfer throughout the colony, such as Fuse Foam. Fuse Foam is a ready-to-use product that has a foaming agent to help it expand and fill galleries. You would need to use the kickout holes as a guide to drill into the termite/ant gallery so that you can get at least some of the product in direct contact with the live insects. The product then works slowly enough to get transferred throughout the whole insect colony and cause collapse. If you prefer a Borate product, then we recommend the ready-to-use formulation of Boracare called Jecta. Jecta is designed for spot treatments.

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Asked by Kate from Wilmington, Nc

02/14/2018

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I got Bora-Care on my kitchen sink, is it toxic?
How can I clean this off? Bleach?

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Boracare should not be applied to food contact surfaces. If there were overspray on sinks, countertops, floors, etc., then you could wipe up the excess with a disposable cloth and then clean the area with warm, soapy water. To prevent contamination in the future, it is recommended to cover non-targ…
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Boracare should not be applied to food contact surfaces. If there were overspray on sinks, countertops, floors, etc., then you could wipe up the excess with a disposable cloth and then clean the area with warm, soapy water. To prevent contamination in the future, it is recommended to cover non-target surfaces with a tarp or drop cloth before applying Boracare indoors.

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Asked by Jerry from Charleston, Sc

02/23/2018

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How do I dispose of excess Bora-Care?
Already mixed with water. What about cleanup of brush too?

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For any left over mixture of Bora-Care, we recommend that you contact your local city or county sanitation department for proper disposal instructions in your area as they can vary. Your brush can be washed with soap and water or you can dispose of it as well.

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Asked by Jim from Clarksville, Tn

03/07/2018

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Can Boracare be cold fogged in a crawl space?

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Bora-Care is too thick of a liquid to be used in any type of fogger. It can be foamed into wall voids, or sprayed or painted directly onto raw, untreated wood only. If you cannot directly access the wood that needs to be treated, foaming with Bora-Care normally is the best solution, although it …
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Bora-Care is too thick of a liquid to be used in any type of fogger. It can be foamed into wall voids, or sprayed or painted directly onto raw, untreated wood only. If you cannot directly access the wood that needs to be treated, foaming with Bora-Care normally is the best solution, although it will only penetrate into wood that it is directly contacting.

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Asked by Gregg

03/27/2018

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After applying Bora-Care, can I sand and clearcoat without health issues to me? How long should I wait prior to sanding, woodworking and sealing with bar top coating?
I have the opportunity to receive a piece of cedar 3"thick and make a table. How ever it appears to have several small / deep holes around the edges of the table. I saw a couple gray Beatles on the ground by it.

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Wood should be sanded and treated with Bora-Care prior to staining, painting, sealing etc. Please wear protective gear included in our Professional Safety Kit when applying the product. You should wait a few days after application has dried.This will allow the product to soak through the entire pi…
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Wood should be sanded and treated with Bora-Care prior to staining, painting, sealing etc. Please wear protective gear included in our Professional Safety Kit when applying the product. You should wait a few days after application has dried.This will allow the product to soak through the entire piece of wood. Do not wait longer than six weeks to re-sand/stain/seal.

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