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  • Asked by Stacy from Fort Wayne, In
    06/06/2018
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    Is Bora-Care the best product to use on barn wood prior to using indoors?
    A

    Yes, Bora-Care is the most effective wood preservative product to protect raw, untreated wood.  Bora-Care absorbs completely through the wood and will last the entire life of the wood. 

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  • Asked by Sandra from Largo
    06/20/2018
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    Should I turn off the electricity when foaming Boracare in wall voids? Do I patch the holes immediately?
    A

    There is no need to turn off the power when foaming wall voids with Bora-Care, unless you have exposed or damaged wires in the wall.  For patching the holes you could do that immediately or if you have a lot of insulation you could wait 24 hrs to patch.

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  • Asked by Luis from Surprise, Az
    06/30/2018
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    Can Boracare be used with Pro Foam?
    I saw some termites and had exterminator come out and treated only the outside. He stated I had subterranean termites, used dominion and stakes. Noe I see flying ones in my house. I want to buy Bora-Care can I use it with Pro Foam? Or should I use Bora-Care the way it comes. I plan on spraying the attic and into the walls. Any other tips?
    A

    Yes  Boracare can be used as a foam in wall voids. You should only be concerned about getting the foam near the wood and studs.  Typically when a company foams walls, they drill holes at the top of the ceiling on either side of the studs and foam down the stud from the ceiling.  This way you hav…

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  • Asked by Wil from Miami, Fl
    08/01/2018
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    When framing which is better to use, pressure treated wood or basic 2X4's treated with Bora Care?
    Framing for extension of a house with walls covered with stucco.
    A

    Bora-Care may be applied to pressure treated wood, so we would suggest using pressure treated 2x4's and still applying the Bora-Care as well. 

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  • Asked by Brad
    09/01/2018
    Q
    What should I use to get Bora-Care over spray off laminate floor?
    A

    You can drop cloths that have been soaked in hot water on areas where overspray occurred to lift to the residue from your Bora-Care treatment off the laminate flooring.

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  • Asked by Robert from York Pa
    10/24/2019
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    I'm planning on hanging live edge green hemlock in my home. Can Bora-Care be applied to green wood?
    Recommendations on this project? Hemlock is widely used in my area and a bear to work with when hard.
    A

    Yes. Bora-Care can be applied to new, green wood.  Just keep in mind that the dry time may take longer than older, seasoned wood since the green wood contains more moisture than seasoned wood.  

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  • Asked by John from Cookeville Tn
    06/01/2021
    Q
    If you did get Bora-Care on your skin, is soap and water 100% protective against harm to a person?
    A

    Bora-Care is safe to use when yes, used as directed on the product label.  It is a green product  Unless you physically drinking the solution or ingesting the treated wood they would be no harm, it is a borate based product so slight contact with skin would not be absorbed or harmful and washing o…

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  • Asked by Louis from Cleveland Texas
    11/13/2015
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    Does Boracare control carpenter bees?
    A

    No, Boracare is not labeled for carpenter bees. For carpenter bees, we would recommend using our Carpenter Bee Kit. It has everything inside of it to do a complete treatment for bees. Please also check out our Carpenter Bee Guide for wonderful tips on how to treat and prevent them in the future.

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  • Asked by Joelieanna from Orlando, Florida
    12/31/2015
    Q
    Does Boracare kill wood beetles or termites burrowed in a stained but not sealed tabletop?
    We were given an antique table from Puerto Rico. My husband stripped it and stained it. We brought it inside and we noticed dust accumulating in a section of the table. We were told it has wood beetles. He spent a lot of time restoring it, so we hope to save the table; however, we have wood floors and live in Florida.
    A

    Boracare will not be absorbed into wood that is stained or treated. If the wood is stripped down to the bare, exposed wood, then you could apply Boracare before re-painting or re-staining the wood. If this is not possible, then you may want to consider having a local pest control company fumigating …

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  • Asked by Gary from San Diego
    05/08/2016
    Q
    How long do you boil when making Boracare?
    1 Gal Glycol, 4.5 Lb Borate, 3.5 Lb Boric acid
    A

    We sell the product Boracare and are happy to assist you with ordering and using that product. We are unable to offer advice on how to create or manufacture chemicals.

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  • Asked by Steve from Clear Lake, Mn
    05/23/2016
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    Why does the Boracare label say it covers 1600 sq ft of 1/2" panel in writing and then 800 sq ft of same panel in a table?
    The following is from the label, please help me understand. For Siding and Paneling One gallon of Bora-Care concentrate (2 gallons of solution) will treat 800 sq. ft. of 1" thick wood by spraying only one side. If siding or paneling is 1/2" thick, 1 gallon of Bora-Care concentrate (2 gallons solution) treats 1,600 sq. ft. Table B – Panels, Siding and Plywood (1:1 or 2:1 mixing ratio) Thickness (Inches) 1 Gallon of Diluted Bora-Care Will Treat Up To Minimum Amount of Diluted Bora-Care To Treat 1000 Square Feet 1/4 1,600 sq. ft. 0.6 Gal. 3/8 1,067 1.0 1/2 800 1.2 3/4 533 1.8 1 400 2.6
    A

    We understand that the Boracare label can be tricky to follow. The text is referring to a gallon of undiluted solution, which makes 2 gallons of finished solution, while the chart is referring to diluted solution. So, one gallon of concentrate makes 2 gallons of finished solution when diluted at a 1…

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  • Asked by Jason from Portsmouth, Virginia
    10/22/2016
    Q
    Is Bora-care flammable?
    I need to treat the ceiling in a garage with a water heater. Is there risk of combustion from the water heater pilot light?
    A

    Per the SDS, Bora-Care is not flammable. We would not recommend applying this product near open flames.

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  • Asked by Mike from Lakeland, Fl
    12/03/2016
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    Will Bora Care work on doll/China cabinets that are painted or stained?
    My mother in law has two stained/painted cabinets that we have seen wings in. We live in Florida. I'm uncertain as to what type of termite this is and as to what method we should use. If I spray Boracare onto the two cabinets will it soak into the wood? The top and back of the cabinets are not painted/stained.
    A

    Bora-Care will penetrate through the wood and kill any insect eating the wood no matter where they are in the wood.  However, it can only be applied to raw wood so you would need to apply it to the side that is not painted.  It cannot be applied to wood that is painted, stained, or sealed.  If y…

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  • Asked by Don from Pittsburgh, Pa
    04/16/2017
    Q
    Can Bora-care be used in a bath type application?
    Replacing T & G Douglas fir exterior porch floor which is under roof. Would like to submerge each board 1 week prior to install. Is this the best way to treat all surfaces?
    A

    Boracare is a very viscous liquid that needs to be thoroughly mixed with warm -hot water and thinned out before application. The label states that it can be applied by sprayer or by painting or rolling the product on but we are not sure that submerging the wood in the solution will be a proper appli…

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  • Asked by Todd from Atlanta, Ga
    05/12/2017
    Q
    Can I store Boracare for later use after it has been mixed?
    Treatment with Bora-Care is planned, but in sistering joists that have had powderpost beetle damage in the past, I'm looking for a paintable treatment that doesn't need to be used up before it is unmixable. Bora-care recommends using all that is mixed, so I'm looking for an application that can be painted on, then sealed up for use as needed. Also, visited your site in Norcross and found the service nice, and very helpful. I'll definitely be a return customer. Thanks for your help.
    A

    Thank you for your feedback.  We appreciate your business!  You may still be able to use Boracare as you have described, depending on the rate at which you mix it.  1:1, 1:2, 1:3 and 1:4 mixture ratios must be used within 24 hours to prevent the product from degrading. A 1:5 mixture ratio can rem…

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  • Asked by David
    05/31/2017
    Q
    What equipment can be used to mist wall voids with Bora-Care?
    The label for Bora-Care (and from Nisus themselves) recommends foaming or high pressure misting to treat wall voids. What equipment can be used to apply misting into a wall void? It (unfortunately) appears only the TrueTech 4000 and 7000 are capable of this? For reference, I'm treating an old house for Anobiidae beetles. The walls still have wood lath from the days of plaster. Foaming seems like it would miss much of the wood laths, while misting would be able to cover all the wood. Is my thinking correct?
    A

    Boracare cannot be used in misting equipment but could be used in foaming equipment, and we carry a few types.  The Foamer Simpson or Chapin Poly Foamer would be able to be used along with a foaming concentrate like the ProFoam.  Once foamed it will only penetrate the wood that it touches, so be s…

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  • Asked by Rene from La, Ca
    06/16/2017
    Q
    Is it okay to use Bora-Care during a heat wave?
    A

    Bora-Care can be applied in any temperature as long as it is not below freezing. However, the warmer the temperature the easier it will be to mix and apply the Bora-Care because of its thick consistency.

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  • Asked by Miki
    07/08/2017
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    What can I do about powderpost beetles in finished antiques?
    Is there a safe way to treat them?
    A

    Bora-Care should only be applied to raw, natural wood. For more information on treating for powderpost beetles, please take a few moments to review our treatment article for successful eradication.

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  • Asked by Kamp from Grand Rapids, Mi
    07/26/2017
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    Can Bora-Care be used on partially treated wood?
    I have 1/2" thick reclaimed wood. One side of the wood has a clear coat polyurethane on it. the other side is the raw wood. I noticed a powderpost beetle working its way out of the wood on the side I sealed. Now I want to treat the wood with Bora-Care. Can I just apply it to the side that is unfinished and it will work just fine seeing's how it is raw wood? Or, do I have to strip the polyurethane first and treat bora-care on both sides of the board.
    A

    Bora-Care should only be applied to raw wood. It will not penetrate through any wood that has been pre-treated. Polyurethane is equivalent to applying paint, so the best process would indeed to be strip the finish and apply Boracare as this is the only product that will penetrate through the woo…

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  • Asked by Steve from Aberdeen, Md
    08/24/2017
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    Can insulation be placed against fresh sprayed Bora-care?
    I will be pulling back the insulation and spraying bora care in my crawl space against the rim joist and floor joists and plywood floor. I will do this 2 feet in from the outside wall of the house. Can I put the insulation back in between the floor joists immediately after spraying Bora-Care?
    A

    The insulation should be removed so that the Bora-Care can be applied directly to the wood. It is safe to place back once surfaces treated are completely dry. You can foam Bora-Care into the wall voids. The insulation may soak up a bit of the applications but here is how the pros handle it: You wil…

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