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Asked by Barbara from Hendersonville

09/19/2018

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Will Boracare erode metal? I want to treat basement wood ceiling with Boracare. The ceiling has a lot of metal ductwork. While spraying, some of the product will undoubtedly land on the ductwork.

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Boracare will not damage any type of metal.

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Asked by Ian from Bermuda

12/12/2018

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Can you burn firewood that has been treated with Bora-care?

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We do not recommend applying Bora-Care to firewood. Burning wood treated with any insecticide would release the active ingredients into the air. Burning the wood without treating with any chemical will kill anything in it.

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Asked by Mark from Portland, Oregon

02/11/2019

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What volume of Bora-Care is recommended to inject into rotten wood?
I will be injecting Bora-Care into rotten wood using 1/4in diameter x 5in deep holes. How much Bora-Care should I add in each hole? The rotten wood is the floor joists in a cabin in a wet forest. I cannot see the wood I am injecting into.

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If you are needing to spot treat wood with a borate product, then it would be better to use the ready-to-use formulation of Boracare called Jecta. Jecta is a gel-like product in a tube that does not require mixing. Keep in mind that if the integrity of the wood you are treating is already compromise…
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If you are needing to spot treat wood with a borate product, then it would be better to use the ready-to-use formulation of Boracare called Jecta. Jecta is a gel-like product in a tube that does not require mixing. Keep in mind that if the integrity of the wood you are treating is already compromised, then a borate product will not recover the wood or make up for lost integrity of the wood. If you have wood that is compromised, then it is best to replace the wood after correcting the moisture issue.

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Asked by Terry from Marietta, Ga

02/15/2019

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Ratio for killing powder post beetles with Boracare?

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Bora-Care should be mixed at a 1:1 ratio and can be applied by spraying or painting the wood for active infestations. Please refer to the product label for full mixing and application instructions.

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Asked by Don from Land O'lakes, Fl

04/14/2019

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Can Bora-Care be injected into the studs if holes are drilled into them?

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Yes, Bora-Care can be injected into the studs themselves. It can be sprayed, painted, rolled or injected.

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Asked by Audey from Grand Canyon, Az

05/23/2019

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Can you mix Bora Care with Linseed Oil to use as a base coat?

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Boracare can only be mixed with water. It would be recommended to apply Boracare first and then apply the linseed oil once the Boracare is dry.

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Asked by Teri from Portland, Or

05/25/2019

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Does Boracare kill carpenter ants?

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Yes, Bora-Care is labeled for carpenter ants.

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Asked by Cate from Abiquiu, Nm

06/27/2019

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How to clean Bora-care that dripped down painted side walls?

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If Boracare overspray got onto any finished surfaces, then you should be able to clean those areas with warm, soapy water to remove any residue. I

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Asked by Bryan from Palm Bay

07/10/2019

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Can I use a pressure washer to apply Boracare?

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Bora-Care must be painted or sprayed with a sprayer directly on the wood you need to treat. It cannot be applied with a pressure washer.

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Asked by Brandon from Daytona Beach, Fl

08/20/2019

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I am treating a newly constructed residential home with Bora-Care. My question is: If there are 2 x 8 studs throughout the home how much more Boracare would I use? I am using a 1 to 1 ratio.

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For prevention Bora-Care would be applied at the 5:1 ratio. There is a chart here that can help determine how much is needed. For 2x8 a 1:1 ratio will cover 308 lineal feet so at the 5:1 it would be 5 times that. For new homes you typically only apply 2 feet up from ground.

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Asked by Jonathan from Corte Madera, Ca

08/31/2019

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Can Thompsons Water Seal be applied over Bora-Care?

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Yes. Once Boracare is applied, it is recommended that you wait at least three days for the product to dry and soak through the entire piece of wood and then seal.

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Asked by Denise from Henrico

09/07/2019

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My new installation stained oak floor is showing signs of wood boring beetles. Will Bora Care work?

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You cannot apply Boracare to wood floors that are stained, sealed, or painted. The floor would have to be raw wood for you to apply Boracare. You can carefully spot treat existing holes using Jecta, which is a ready-to-use version of Boracare.

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Asked by Lamar from Athens Ga

01/07/2020

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I treated approximately 400 salvaged old growth pine boards, some infested some not. Sprayed all four sides.
I treated approximately 400-500 salvaged old growth pine 2x6 boards, some infested some not.Using 7 gallons mixed 1/1, sprayed all four sides. now it is all covered with white crystals. I have wiped some of the boards down with water but the crystals return after week or so. These boards were to be used as interior walls. How do I keep this crystallization from reoccurring?

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There are a few things that could cause Boracare to leave residue once the application has dried. One possibility is that the solution was not mixed completely before it was applied. Boracare is best mixed in a separate container such as a 5 gallon bucket and using an impeller-type mixer such as one…
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There are a few things that could cause Boracare to leave residue once the application has dried. One possibility is that the solution was not mixed completely before it was applied. Boracare is best mixed in a separate container such as a 5 gallon bucket and using an impeller-type mixer such as one you would use to mix paint. If Boracare is applied very heavily (to the point of runoff), then there can be excess product which the wood cannot absorb, and that could dry in a whitish finish on the surface of the wood. Next, when you have very old wood there could be little to no moisture left in the wood, and that moisture is how the Boracare penetrates through the wood. So this really would go back to just using more Boracare than the wood can absorb. Finally, if there were any kind of finish on the wood such as paint, stain, etc., then this would have to be removed completely before you could apply Boracare or other borate products. You can use warm soapy water and a scrub brush to remove any excess product that may leave residue on the wood.

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Asked by Julia from Boston, Ma.

01/23/2020

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Can Bora-care be used on the soil around the house?

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Bora-Care cannot be applied to the soil, only to raw wood. If you are trying to treat for subterranean termites around the perimeter of your home you can use Taurus SC in the soil. Please take a few moments to view our Subterranean Termite Treatment Guide for more information on the treatment meth…
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Bora-Care cannot be applied to the soil, only to raw wood. If you are trying to treat for subterranean termites around the perimeter of your home you can use Taurus SC in the soil. Please take a few moments to view our Subterranean Termite Treatment Guide for more information on the treatment method.

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Asked by Jason from Cerritos, Ca

01/30/2020

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Can Bora-Care be sprayed in an airless 900 sq attic?
If I spray bora care 1:1 ratio in about 900 sq airless attic, will it create problems like mold, mildew, fungus? The attic is 3 feet high and has 4 vents of about 4" x 16" with 2 at each sides at attic floor. If there are dust on the studs &joists, by how much the bora care absorption is reduced? Even if it is reduced, would spraying be better than nothing? Thank you very much.

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Bora-Care can be sprayed in a non-ventilated area but we do recommend wearing a respirator mask in that case.If there is a humidity issue already, we recommend fixing that problem first with a Dehumidifier if the situation calls for one. If there is a risk of mold, you can treat first with Bora-Care…
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Bora-Care can be sprayed in a non-ventilated area but we do recommend wearing a respirator mask in that case.If there is a humidity issue already, we recommend fixing that problem first with a Dehumidifier if the situation calls for one. If there is a risk of mold, you can treat first with Bora-Care, at a 1:1 ratio, and after at least 48 hours you can treat with Bora-Care with Mold-Care, at a 5:1 ratio, to treat or prevent mold.

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Asked by Sam from San Francisco

02/15/2020

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Best application method for termites in bottom of dresser using Bora-Care?
We have dry wood termites in the base of an old dresser. It's an isolated area. Can I apply Bora-Care with a paint brush?

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Yes, Bora-Care can be applied either by spraying or painting with a brush onto the unpainted/raw wood surface.

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Asked by Rj from Tampa Florida

06/07/2021

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If I use only 1 gallon of water how much Bora-Care do I use?

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If you are treating for an active infestation, you will use 1 gallon of Bora-Care to 1 gallon of water. For prevention, 1 gallon of Bora-Care to 5 gallons of water.

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Asked by Robert

06/11/2010

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Can I use Boracare on logs that have already been stained?
I have a 9 year old Douglas Fir log home near Albany, NY and started noticing small flying insects boring many small round holes on all sides of the house. The logs have only been stained and not UV or water repellent treated yet so I'm hoping Boracare can be spayed now to soak in past the stain and then once dried I'll apply a special log wood sealant...

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Unfortunately BoraCare will not penetrate through stain either. You would have to sand the surface stain off of the wood, pressure wash it off, or drill holes into the infested area and inject Bora-Care into the center of the wood. Those would be the only options.

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Asked by Murdock

10/08/2010

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Does Bora-Care have any effect on 3m 5200 caulk's holding power?

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Bora-Care should have no effects on caulking as long as you allow plenty of time for the Bora-Care to dry thoroughly before applying the caulk which is usually 24 hours.

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Asked by Sarah

12/28/2010

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What can I do about applying Bora-Care on wood floors that have a stain and old finish on them?
I noticed in my dining room, I seem to have some type of little bug holes and lines in the wood. I sanded this floor, and I have not put any stain or finish on it. Will these bugs get into other places, and what if the other floors are stained?

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Bora-Care is the preferred choice for old house borers and powder post beetles which is probably what you have. Bora-Care can only be used on raw, untreated, unsealed wood. If you are trying to treat wood that is already stained or sealed, you either have to sand the finish off completely like…
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Bora-Care is the preferred choice for old house borers and powder post beetles which is probably what you have. Bora-Care can only be used on raw, untreated, unsealed wood. If you are trying to treat wood that is already stained or sealed, you either have to sand the finish off completely like you have done on some of the other wood, or your only other option is to drill holes in the areas that you see damaged and inject the Bora-Care directly into the wood; bypassing the stained layer.

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