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  • Asked by Jerry from El Paso Tx
    12/25/2020
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    Using straw bales for house insulation can Bora-Care be applied on them?
    A

    Bora-Care is only applied to raw untreated cut wood, it would not be applied to straw and we are not aware of anything that can be used to treat it.

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  • Asked by William
    01/02/2021
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    Can Bora-Care be used on logs with bark still on?
    I need to spray Bora-Care on the sleepers in my 1870 barn. Most of the beams still have their bark on. Moisture content is quite low on most. Will the Bora-Care penetrate through the bark and into the wood? As well most of the sleepers are larger than 8-10
    A

    Bora-Care will not penetrate through logs that still have bark on them. The bark will need to be removed from each log for an effective application. If the sleepers are 8-10" in diameter, this will require 2 full applications. The second application will need to be applied once the first applicatio…

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  • Asked by Boris
    01/16/2021
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    Will Bore-Care go through wood down to the joists?
    I have no sub-floor. I have over 100 year-old 1-inch thick pine floorboards installed directly onto joists. If I sand the floors and apply Bora-Care to them, would Bora-Care effectively penetrate into the joists to protect them as well? Is there anything I can do to make penetration more effective?
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    Since you are wanting the joists to be treated as well, we recommend spraying the Boracare directly onto them as it will not soak through the floorboards into the joists. Boracare may take time to get throughthe floorboards since the wood is very old and would not have much moisture remaining in …

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  • Asked by Linea from Rough And Ready, Ca
    01/19/2021
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    Why does glue not adhere after Bora-Care treatment?
    I have treated powder post beetles in oak and am now in process of building furniture with it, but where there are areas that were sprayed the glue just rolls up. Do I need to sand it before gluing?
    A

    Yes, if the glue is not holding with the Bora-Care on the surface we recommended sanding before applying the glue. 

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  • Asked by Ray from Landenberg, Pa
    01/26/2021
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    Why can Bora-Care be applied to pressure treated wood, but Bora-Care w/ Mold-Care cannot?
    A

    According to the manufacturer, both, Bora-Care and Bora-Care with Mold-Care can be applied to pressure treated wood, but because Bora-Care with Mold-Care uses the 5:1 ratio it will take much longer for the product to absorb into the wood. 

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  • Asked by William
    01/26/2021
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    Nozzle recommendations and best practices when applying Bora-Care in cold weather
    Hi there, Question 1: I will be spraying Bora Care on round logs the literature mentions a medium to coarse fan spray at 30-40psi Can you please elaborate? What is the best nozzle angle for logs? 90
    A

    In general, the questions you are asking are a bit of an overthink on how to use this product. Boracare can be sprayed, painted/brushed, or rolled onto wood and should be done so in a way that the wood surface is wet but not dripping the product off. The angle of spray, nozzle pattern, droplet size…

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  • Asked by William
    01/27/2021
    Q
    How much BoraCare concentrate do I need to purchase?
    I need to know how much Bora Care concentrate to purchase to spray a 1:1 mix for 2 applications. See my notes. If you could provide me with a detailed formula calculation in addition to confirming how many jugs I need that would be great. This way with the formula I will be able to calculate the amount myself in the future. ROUND LOGS 7"D x 16' 8"D x 64' 8.25"D x 64' 8.5"D x 32' 9"D x 64' 9.25"D x 32' 9.5"D x 16' 9.75"D x 16' 10.5"D x 48' 11.5" D x 16' DIMENSIONAL WOOD 6" x 7" x 16' 6" x 9" x 32' 7" x 7.5" x 16' 7" x 8" x 16' 7.25" x 7.25" x 16' 7.75"x 8" x 16' 8" x 8" x 16' 8" x 8.5" x 16' 8" x 9" x 16" 8.125" x 8.25" x 16' 8.5" x 8.5" x 32' 8.75" x 8" x 32' 9" x 8.125" x 32' 9.5" x 10" x 16' 10" x 8" x 16' 10" x 10" x 16' 11.25" x 8" x 16' 11.5" x 12.5" x 87' 12.5" x 12" x 48'
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    We strongly recommend referring to Table A, Table B & Table C on the actual product label for Bora Care to calculate how many gallons you'll need based on your specific application purposes.  You may also contact the manufacturer directly with specific product application questions at 1-800-26…

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  • Asked by Ron from New Orleans
    01/31/2021
    Q
    New construction
    We are getting ready to build. No insect situation What product should I use?
    A

    If you are trying to do a pre-construction treatment on the soil before the slab, you can use Taurus SC. If you're wanting to treat the wood frame before the sheetrock goes up, you can use Bora-Care on all the wood studs - the product needs to be applied to raw wood.

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  • Asked by Willhemina from Galesburg, Mi
    02/08/2021
    Q
    Is the sawdust from Bora-Care treated wood safe to use as garden mulch?
    The wood was treated a few weeks ago and is fully dry. Alternately, is the sawdust safe to use in horse bedding? (occasionally horses might nibble on or eat the sawdust)
    A

    We apologize but that is not a question that has ever come up, and not something we feel would be safe if the horses are going to be inhaling or ingesting the sawdust materials. We would suggest not using any sawdust from a Boracare application in those areas, but you can contact the manufacturer Ni…

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  • Asked by Marcin from Berea, Oh
    02/09/2021
    Q
    How long do I need to wait to sand and oil base polyurethane a 2.5
    A

    It is recommended to wait until the application of Bora-Care has completely dried throughout the treated wood before sanding or applying any type of paint, stain or sealant. Depending on the humidity or moisture in the wood, this can take 24-48 hours to dry. For best results, applying a stain, pain…

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  • Asked by Michael from Bristol, Maine
    02/23/2021
    Q
    Could I replace water with white vinegar when I mix my Boracare?
    A

    No, Bora-Care is not labeled to be mixed with white vinegar. You can mix only water with Bora-Care.

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  • Asked by Brad from Colbert, Ga
    03/17/2021
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    What do I use to treat a 3" thick piece of raw water oak slab, for bugs.
    We have these needle sized, black bugs in the wood. Can I sand and finish after treating the 3" slab?
    A

    You can definitely use a product like Bora-Care to treat for the life of the 3" thick piece of raw wood. You may also apply a finishing or paint over the wood once it dries. Usually dry time is about 72 hours. 

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  • Asked by James from Tustin
    03/25/2021
    Q
    3 to 1 mix ratio with Bora-Care
    My technician used 3 to 1 mix to apply in the attic. Is this the right mixture ratio to prevent termites forever? Should I reapply with 2 to 1 mixture for termites?
    A

    Preventative use rate  for Boracare is 1:1, 2:1, 3:1, or 5:1. There is no need to reapply the product as it will last for the life of the wood.  Refer to the label for complete instructions..

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  • Asked by Robert from Pulaski
    04/12/2021
    Q
    Can Bora-Care be used on Advantech or Plywood?
    A

    Bora-Care can be applied to any raw wood that does not have a paint, stain, or finish on it. Please be sure to review the product label for more information and complete application instructions.

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  • Asked by Dickson from Huntsville Al
    04/21/2021
    Q
    Is Bora-Care labeled for Carpenter Bees?
    A

    Boracare is not labeled for carpenter bees. We would recommend our Carpenter Bee Kit for a combination of residual liquid insecticide, insecticide dust and trebor plugs to successfully treat for Carpenter Bees.  Please review the Carpenter Bee Control Guide to see the best tips and products use…

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  • Asked by R. from Hoboken, New Jersey
    04/21/2021
    Q
    Can Bora-Care be used AFTER wood was treated with Timbor Professional for active termite infestation?
    After removing the sheetrock, my exterminator used "Timbor" on the infested studs instead of Bora Care. My plan is to apply BoraCare over the preveiously treated areas with Timbor, Will I need to prep or scrape the wood before applying BoraCare.
    A

    Yes, you can apply Bora-Care to wood that has previously been treated with Timbor. The previous application of Timbor will have no affect on the absorption of BoraCare into the wood. Since both products are borate-based and become one with the wood after application, there should not be any issues…

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  • Asked by Tera from Massachusetts
    04/24/2021
    Q
    What's the best application method for treating a stained wood mantle with BoraCare?
    A

    To use Bora-Care on stained wood, you would need to either strip and sand the mantle to its raw wood state or drill holes into the piece and use the gel formulation of BoraCare called Jecta. If sanding the wood to its raw state, BoraCare would be applied at the 1:1 ratio and after it has dried you …

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  • Asked by John from Huntingdon, Pa
    05/19/2021
    Q
    Will Bora-Care affect the stain and how it is absorbed into the lumber? Will it be splotchy or be lighter than non treated wood of the same type?
    A

    Wood treated with BoraCare is able to be painted, stained or sealed within 30-45 days after the application. The color of the wood after staining should not be affected as BoraCare will absorb clear into the wood. Please review the product label for more information. 

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  • Asked by William from Valdosta, Ga
    06/01/2021
    Q
    Will existing mold on rough cut pine interfere with the application of Bora-Care and does the wood have to be sealed after applying Bora-Care to ensure effectiveness? Can I leave the wood raw after the application?
    A

    Mold on rough cut pine should not affect the efficacy of Boracare, if you do need to treat for mold, we recommend to use Boracare with Moldcare instead. If the wood is part of an outside structure, we do recommend staining it to lengthen the life of the wood and the efficacy of the product, however …

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  • Asked by Eli
    06/10/2021
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    Can I use Boracare to treat a stump? Do I need to remove the bark?
    I have a maple stump with two trunks that I intend to leave in the ground. It has what looks like carpenter ant damage on the top of one of the trunks. I'd like to treat it to preserve the trunk. Will the treatment still be effective if I only apply to the top of the trunk? Would I need to remove the bark from the rest of the stump?
    A

    Bora-Care should only be used on raw cut wood not any tree stump.

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