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Asked by Tom from Newport Oregon02/25/2012QCan Boracare be used on an unfinished hardwood floor that will be top coated with a clear finish?A
Bora-Care can be used on any raw wood that is not painted, stained, or sealed. Since it dries on clear, it is no problem to stain, paint, or seal when you are done or apply a clear coat finish.
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Asked by Kevin from Avondale Az04/04/2012QCan termites travel over the boracare that has been sprayed on the wood to untreated wood?
to access or get too the wood that has not been sprayed?ATechnically speaking, yes, the termites could travel over treated wood to access untreated wood. In most cases though the termites will start trying to infest the wood that is closest to the ground and wood that is very moist whether or not it has been treated with Boracare.
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Asked by Anonymous06/23/2012QDo you have to get every single centimeter without missing, when applying BORACARE?
Lets say you are spraying a wood board with Boracare...do you have to make sure you get every inch of that board covered or is it okay if you can spray the whole board evenly but there are very small dots that the mist did not get? Termites would not be able to live in the board if there is SOME Boracare right?AA few small areas is not a big deal because of how Bora-Care moves through the wood. However, for best results you should try your best to treat all exposed sides of the wood evenly and thoroughly.
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Asked by Joseph from Andalusia, Al.03/24/2013QWhat is best way to treat and re-stack stored lumber?
I have stacked rough-sawn pine 1X lumber that has powderpost beetle infestation. I plan to unstack and treat with Boracare. Do both sides need treating and can the lumber be restacked wet or should I use cross-outs between them? This lumber will be used for siding in the future and have concerns about it turning dark if stacked wet.AWe do recommend that you treat both sides of the lumber and that you leave it unstacked for at least 72 hours to allow it to dry for best results.
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Asked by M. from Sacramento, Ca04/30/2013QDrywood termites in fence, side of house, and crawl space
Should I spray the entire fence including drilling numerous small holes to kill the drywood termites in the fence? I think the house will have to be tented since extensive activity in walls and crawlspace. I don't want re-infestiation from the fence.AHere is a link to treating drywood termites. Using Boracare it is not required to drill holes into the wood. The Boracare will penetrate 4in into the wood and last for the life time of the wood if applied to raw unpainted wood.
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Asked by Chris from Pembroke Pines. Fla06/18/2013QHow much Boracare do I need to spray a wood ceiling that's 1,020 sq feet?A
When using Boracare you will either dilute at the rate of 1:1 for active infestations, or 5:1 for preventative use. When using Boracare at the 1:1 dilution, it will cover roughly 500 square feet of a crawl space or attic. When using it at a 5:1 dilution, it will cover roughly 2500 square feet. This …
Read Full Answer »When using Boracare you will either dilute at the rate of 1:1 for active infestations, or 5:1 for preventative use. When using Boracare at the 1:1 dilution, it will cover roughly 500 square feet of a crawl space or attic. When using it at a 5:1 dilution, it will cover roughly 2500 square feet. This is an estimate due to the fact that if the wood is thicker than 4 inches, you will need to do 2 applications for full penetration through the wood. Make sure to follow all proper safety precautions when treating high areas above your head. Please let us know if you have any other questions. -
Asked by Dan from Cuero Tx.07/09/2013QI make furniture using ash, mesquite, & pecan (cut my own logs) I find a lot of wood worms in most of this.
Do you have a product that I can use to treat this wood ?AWoodworm is a wide term that could mean several different species of wood boring beetle larvae, but Powder Post Beetles are the most common wood boring beetle homeowners have trouble with.We recommend you take a few moments to read our article How to Get Rid of Powder Post Beetles to learn more ab…
Read Full Answer »Woodworm is a wide term that could mean several different species of wood boring beetle larvae, but Powder Post Beetles are the most common wood boring beetle homeowners have trouble with.We recommend you take a few moments to read our article How to Get Rid of Powder Post Beetles to learn more about how to control this pest. Boracare is the top selling product on the market for powder post beetle infestations. -
Asked by Jim from Oquossoc, Maine 0496407/21/2013QCan Boracare be used on stained logs of 100 year old cabin?
This cabin is the Maine woods. It has some powder-post beetle activity. I want to insulate and put siding over the logs. First I want to de-activate existing infestation. What to use?ABoracare is the best treatment option for any type of wood destroying insect including powder post beetles. However, no matter how new or old the wood is Boracare can only be used on wood in its raw natural state. If the logs have any type of stain or finish on them you would need to either sand it …
Read Full Answer »Boracare is the best treatment option for any type of wood destroying insect including powder post beetles. However, no matter how new or old the wood is Boracare can only be used on wood in its raw natural state. If the logs have any type of stain or finish on them you would need to either sand it off and apply Boracare and re-stain it, or drill holes periodically through the areas where you have activity and inject Boracare into the center of the wood. Please let us know if you have any other questions. -
Asked by Emmanuel from Wa07/24/2013QCan I use Bora-Care on firewood?
I have a big stack of firewood and I want to prevent those to jump to the near trees. Will the firewood be safe to burn it on the fireplace or wood stove?AWe do not recommend applying Boracare to firewood. Burning any type of insecticide would release the active ingredients into the air. Depending on what you are treating for you could use a granular insecticide like Talstar XTRA up to and around the pile of wood. Please let us know if you have nay fu…
Read Full Answer »We do not recommend applying Boracare to firewood. Burning any type of insecticide would release the active ingredients into the air. Depending on what you are treating for you could use a granular insecticide like Talstar XTRA up to and around the pile of wood. Please let us know if you have nay further questions. -
Asked by Anonymous from Wa07/24/2013QPowderpost beetles on live tree
I noticed powder post beetles on a live tree that I have on my yard, what's the treatment I should do? it seems that using Bora-Care will kill the tree...AWe recommend contacting your Local Cooperative Extension Office and speaking with the Entemologist for a positive identification. Powder POst Beetles only thrive in decaying or dead wood. We do not recommend applying Boracare to live trees it would be very harmful them.
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Asked by Lisa from Loysville, Pa 1704708/07/2013QCan powderpost beetles only infest one area of a finished basement with wood paneling?
Only one of the four walls with wood paneling and trim in the finished basement shows evidence of the powderpost beetle. Is this possible? Should the paneling be taken down to treat with Bora-Care. Does over the counter Spectracide work?AOnly having one wall infested is possible. The wood is usually infested before it is installed and it can take many years to see activity. Boracare is one of the only known products that will penetrate into the interior of the wood. We are unaware of any over the counter products that work in such a…
Read Full Answer »Only having one wall infested is possible. The wood is usually infested before it is installed and it can take many years to see activity. Boracare is one of the only known products that will penetrate into the interior of the wood. We are unaware of any over the counter products that work in such a manner. Boracare can only be applied to bare wood so any paint, stain or other finish will need to be removed prior to application. It is best to apply the Boracare to all sides of the wood whenever possible. -
Asked by Antonietta08/14/2013QHow can we treat the new wood going in to prevent termite damage in a previously infested wall?
We found subterranean termites had made tunnels in our wall by our entrance doorway. We have removed the sheet rock and will also remove all damaged wood. How can we treat the new wood going in. We are also going to do a Termidor treatment around our entire house and put in foam treatment inside wall before the new wood goes in. Is there anything else that we can do to protect the house from any further damage? We also wanted to install a bait system around the house when we are done. Would that be a good idea. Thanks so much for your help. Your website has been so helpful and saved us tones of money.AThe Termidor trench treatment around your home is all that you would have to do if you have removed the damaged wood. If you wanted to treat the new as an extra precaution you would want to treat the wood with Boracare. Boracare can be sprayed or painted onto the raw wood and after treating all side…
Read Full Answer »The Termidor trench treatment around your home is all that you would have to do if you have removed the damaged wood. If you wanted to treat the new as an extra precaution you would want to treat the wood with Boracare. Boracare can be sprayed or painted onto the raw wood and after treating all sides it will soak all the way through to the center and last for the life of the wood. Foaming your walls is not something you should do as this is only used to spot treat on active infestations in the walls. The foam will not leave behind a residual for more than a few weeks and even when treating an active infestation you are not foaming the entire wall void. If you want to do the termite bait stations to monitor activity in your yard after trenching that is a great idea, however again not necessary when doing a termidor treatment. It would be more of an extra protector and would just provide you with a way of physically seeing if there is activity. Please let us know if you have any other questions. -
Asked by Robert from Mount Olive Al.08/16/2013QWill Bora-Care kill carpenter bees? How long will the treatment last?A
Boracare is not labeled for carpenter bee control as the boracare must be ingested to affect the insect. Carpenter bees only tear away at the wood, they dont eat it like termites do so they normally will not be affected. Carpenter bees are normally less attracted to treated wood but even after seali…
Read Full Answer »Boracare is not labeled for carpenter bee control as the boracare must be ingested to affect the insect. Carpenter bees only tear away at the wood, they dont eat it like termites do so they normally will not be affected. Carpenter bees are normally less attracted to treated wood but even after sealing the wood, you could use a residual spray like Cyonara 9.7 to spray across the wood to kill them just from landing on the treated surface. Bora-Care lasts for the life of the wood.
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Asked by Mike from Crestview Hills, Ky08/21/2013QOnce Bora-Care is applied to the bare wood, will there be any problems with the wood accepting a stain again?
We have powder post beetles throughout our hardwood floors. We are going to sand down all the floors, remove any damage boards and replace. We are then going to treat with Bora-Care and wait a few years before restaining. One bug company refused the job because they are concerned the boards will not stain properly after treating with Bora-Care. Is this true? Can I buy and apply the chemical myself with equal results to an exterminator?ABora-Care is a great choice to treat powder post beetles on raw wood. The product can be purchased and applied by homeowners. The wood can be stained after the product has dried. We cannot comment on why the company refused to treat. For additional information on the product, you may contact the man…
Read Full Answer »Bora-Care is a great choice to treat powder post beetles on raw wood. The product can be purchased and applied by homeowners. The wood can be stained after the product has dried. We cannot comment on why the company refused to treat. For additional information on the product, you may contact the manufacturer at 800.264.0870. -
Asked by Sandra from Wolverine, Mi08/21/2013QWe are having rotted wood repaired on a log home. When the rotted wood is dug out should the area be sprayed.
The rot will be replaced with cement and lathe. Would it be wise to spray the inside of the log that has been taken out with bora-care ot timbor? I have seen carpenter ants in the area but so far not in the rot being removed.AYes, Bora-Care would be the best product to use. Bora-Care is the preferred choice to treat wood for any insect issues if most of the wood is exposed and it is raw wood you are treating, meaning it is not painted, stained, or sealed, it is just normal wood. If your wood is stained, then…
Read Full Answer »Yes, Bora-Care would be the best product to use. Bora-Care is the preferred choice to treat wood for any insect issues if most of the wood is exposed and it is raw wood you are treating, meaning it is not painted, stained, or sealed, it is just normal wood. If your wood is stained, then you would either have to sand off the finish to use Bora-Care, and then you can re-stain it after 24 hours of applying Bora-Care, or your other option is to drill holes every 6 inches apart into the center of the wood and inject Bora-Care to get it past the outside stain. Bora-Care is made only for wood, and you do not have to know exactly where the termites are for it to work which is a plus. Bora-Care is sprayed evenly over all exposed surfaces of the wood and actually penetrates through the entire piece of wood. When the termites in the wood try to consume the wood after it has been treated, they ingest the Bora-Care with the wood and die. No matter where they are in the wood the Bora-Care will find them as long as you treated the exposed wood that you can see. The other main benefit is that Bora-Care stays in the wood forever, so you will not have to worry about termites or beetles infesting the wood that you treated ever again. Also, Bora-Care dries clear so you can paint the wood, stain it, or leave it looking natural. Bora-Care: http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/boracare-p-100.html -
Asked by Linda from Canton, Georgia08/28/2013QI have a log home with powderpost beetles. Will Bora-Care be a good product choice for the entire home?A
Bora-Care would be a great choice for treatment of powderpost beetles on raw natural wood. I have included the product label link below for additional information. Bora-Care Product Label Bora-Care Log Home Label
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Asked by Kurt11/14/2013QCan I mix Bora-care and Steri-fab to take care of a mold infestation?A
Sterifab is not labeled to treat mold. Boracare alone will not treat mold. You would want to use a product called Boracare with Moldcare to kill existing mold and to prevent future mold growth.
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Asked by Robert from Palestine, Illinois01/11/2014QLast week in a chat with one of your reps I asked if Bora Care would corrode an aluninum termite sheild
on top of my foundation blocks and was told that it would not harm aluminum or copper. While reading the MSDS I read in Section 10 that it may corrode aluminum. What product can I use to treat my sill plate that won't damage the aluminum?AWe have spoken with the manufacturer of Bora-Care, Nisus, and they have stated that there is no problem with aluminum or copper or other metals with a Bora-Care application. There has been over 1.5 million houses treated over the past 15 years with no reported adverse effects and we have also …
Read Full Answer »We have spoken with the manufacturer of Bora-Care, Nisus, and they have stated that there is no problem with aluminum or copper or other metals with a Bora-Care application. There has been over 1.5 million houses treated over the past 15 years with no reported adverse effects and we have also done direct corrosion studies with Bora-Care and aluminum that show no corrosion. They are also in the process of taking the current wording off the MSDS which is directed only to manufacturing and not to the finished solution. -
Asked by J from Kaneohe, Hi01/15/2014QI've got small piles of dust in the corners of my cabinets.
Termite guy came by and said it wasn't termites. There doesn't seem to be any droppings, only fine powdered wood in the corners, near hingesAIt sounds like you could be dealing with Powderpost Beetles. You should use a wood treatment product to treat powder post beetles. Bora-Care is the best wood treatment product available. Bora-Care will penetrate through the wood and kill the larvae eating the wood no matter …
Read Full Answer »It sounds like you could be dealing with Powderpost Beetles. You should use a wood treatment product to treat powder post beetles. Bora-Care is the best wood treatment product available. Bora-Care will penetrate through the wood and kill the larvae eating the wood no matter where they are in the wood. However, it can only be applied to raw wood. It cannot be applied to wood that is painted, stained, or sealed. If your wood is painted, stained, or sealed, then you will need to drill holes and inject Bora-Care or sand the finish off of the wood, treat with Bora-Care, and then refinish the wood. Dominion is not a wood treatment product and will not move through the wood. You should use a wood treatment product like Bora-Care. Please take a moment to read over our article on How to Get Rid of Powderpost Beetles.
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Asked by Ryan from Salt Lake City, Utah02/08/2014QIf I have previously treated wood with TimBor can I subsequently treat with BoraCare?
I am just wondering if the absorption of the BoraCare will be negatively affected by the previously applied TimBor???AYes, you can treat the same wood with the Boracare and the previous treatment with the Timbor will have no effect on the absorption. Both products are borate based and become one with the wood after applied.