Bora-Care does not remove moisture. It is labeled to treat raw wood for the following: Wood Destroying Fungus, Termite Control and wood-destroying insects such as termites, carpenter ants, powderpost beetles, etc.
Bora-Care should be applied to all sides of raw wood as directed.
Bora-Care should be applied uniformly and evenly on all sides of raw wood either by spraying or painting on as directed on the label.
Bora-Care comes in a concentrated gallon (128 oz) container (case of 4 gallons).
When you apply Bora-Care, it is best to allow it to fully dry before being in the same room as the treated wood.
The dry time for Boracare is entirely dependent on how heavy you sprayed, the mix rate you used, and how quickly the raw wood you treated can absorb the product. This can be anywhere from a few hours to a few days.
Yes, Bora-Care can be applied to concrete blocks, block or brick on the interior of crawl spaces and basement foundations as well as sill plates, piers, girders, subfloors, floor joists and any wood exposed to vertical access above ground. This is done typically to prevent shelter tubing by subterranean termites.
For specifics on the absorbption into AAC (aerated autoclaved concrete), we would recommend contacting the manufacturer directly Nisus at 800-264-0870 for technical information.
If you are using Bora-Care as a preventive you will treat any raw untreated wood that you believe may be vulnerable to termite damage. If you are treating an active infestation you will need to apply it to all raw untreated wood where you have termite activity. Typically a full sub floor treatment would not be necessary for a house on a crawl space but we also recommend having some other termite prevention in place like termite bait stations or a termite trench treatment.
When treating an active infestation, Bora Care should be used at a 1:1 ratio on raw wood. It appears that the product may not have been applied at the correct rate to get control of the active infestation. Please be sure to review the product label for more information and complete application instructions. Also, please take a moment to review our Powderpost Beetles article here for more information on this pest. Boracare will last for the life of the wood but will only kill the beetles that are active and feed on the wood so you can still see activity as they can lay dormant for years until conditions are right for the young to hatch and become active.
General most products will have a shelf life of 3-5 years if stored properly in a temperature stable environment (between 45 and 75 degrees) and out of direct sunlight. After that time if the product has separated or looks differently it is always recommended to replace and not use. We would recommend reaching out to Nisus directly to confirm if Bora-Care would still be effective as they would know their product stablity better, They can be reached at 800-264-0870
Bora-Care has to be applied to raw, untreated, and unpainted wood. If you have whitewashed wood you will need to remove the whitewash so that the Bora-Care can soak into the wood. You would need to allow it to fully dry and then apply. You can whitewash again once the Bora-Care has fully dried as well. If the power-washing drove the eggs deeper the Bora-Care could still get to it as it soaks into the wood but you would need to apply to all sides of the wood.
Please review the BoraCare product label and Dimensional Lumber Technical Bulletin for more information.
Yes, it is recommended to seal all wood surfaces after applying Bora-Care to ensure the application is locked into the wood.
No, for Bora-Care to work properly, it would need to be applied to raw wood only with no paint, stain or finish on it. Please be sure to review the product label for more information and complete application instructions.
Instead of Bora Care, if you are unable to strip the paint, you may want to consider using a product like Jecta into inject into the wood. You may view the product label here.
The shelf life of Bora-Care is 3 years if stored in a cool dry area out of any sunlight or extreme temperatures. Keep in mind that once the product has been diluted, the solution should be used or discarded within 24 hours of mixing.
If you are treating wood with Bora-Care that is exposed to rainfall and that cannot be sealed, then yes, you likely will want to reapply the Bora-Care every 3-5 years as needed.
For best results, it is recommended to treat all accessble sides of the wood with the Bora-Care solution to ensure the solution absorbs completely through the wood.
Bora-Care can only be used on raw, untreated, unpainted wood for curative and preventative treatments against termites and other wood destroying insects. It has no efficacy or ability to treat termites in the soil.
If termite activity has been seen in the home, you will want to treat by doing Termite Trench Treatment directly against the foundation of the home using Taurus SC. Taurus SC can eradicate an exisiting termite colony within 90 days and provide a 10 year barrier protection against future termites when done correctly.
Please view our How to Treat for Termite Guide for more information.