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  • Asked by Pih from United States
    06/25/2012
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    Western drywall termites in framing of house treated with Boracare. Still alive after 3 days. To be expected?
    We gave all framing 2 treatments of 50/50 boracare/water 3 days ago. Still finding live termites crawling on treated wood. How long does it take to kill them? Is it a safe bet to reapply insulation and siding yet, or should we give the wood another treatment first? Should we be concerned that the termites will spread to other areas like say the attic where we have not treated, while everything is open and exposed to elements? Should we treat the back side of the siding and the black fire barrier material as well?
    A
    Bora-Care can take up to 90 days to completely penetrate through all of the wood to where all of the termites are.  Bora-Care does not kill the termites by touch.  The termites walking on the wood are not effected.  Bora-Care kills the termites by ingestion.  After the Bora-Care has moved through the wood, the termites that are still in the wood will die when they continue to eat and ingest the Bora-Care with the wood.  You should treat all exposed sides of the wood that you can get to.  One treatment is normally enough unless the wood you are treating is more than 8 inches thick.  The termites will not spread easily to other areas so that is not a concern.
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  • Asked by Michele from New Orleans, La
    06/19/2018
    Q
    I forgot and left the Boracare in the shed during three days of a hard freeze. Is it now inaffective?
    A

    Yes, allowing Boracare to freeze can make it ineffective.  It should be stored in a controlled temperature area out of direct sunlight and extreme temperatures. You also want to avoid applying any product in below freezing temperatures because the water part of the mixture can sparate and freeze.

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    2 of 2 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Lawrence from Freeland
    05/04/2015
    Q
    Will Boracare application prior to staining be effective for powder post beetles?
    I have cleaned fir siding down to bare wood surface. I am now planning on applying TWP 1500 series stain.
    A
    Yes, you may stain wood that has been treated with BoraCare. You should allow areas treated with BoraCare to dry for 24-48 hours before touching or painting them. 
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    3 of 3 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Lini from San Jose,ca
    12/08/2016
    Q
    Can you sand wood to finish and stain after a Bora-Care treatment?
    We are going to use Boracare to treat unfinished hardwood. After how many days of treatment can we sand and seal?
    A

    Yes, after the Bora-Care has dried, you can sand and finish the wood.  It usually takes 24-48 hours to fully dry. 

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    17 of 17 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Paul from Dade, Florida
    09/19/2011
    Q
    Can I apply Boracare with a paint brush? What should I do with left over solution? Can it be stored?
    A
    Boracare is labeled to be applied with a paint brush. 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 remain stable for up to 30 days. You should do your best to only mix enough solution for the job you are doing that day to prevent having to discard any solution. Any unused solution can be dumped out right up against the foundation of the structure taking care not to get it on plants.
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    38 of 42 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Chris from Arlington, Va
    06/05/2018
    Q
    How many dry days in a row do you need to have before applying Boracare to a cedar fence? And how long does it take to dry?
    Also, if I apply this along the bottom three feet of my fence (sufficient for a termite barrier), will the fence stain evenly?
    A

    Wood just needs to be dry before applying Bora-Care.  It can take up to 48 hours for it to dry after application.  It should dry clear when mixed as directed and would not affect stain once dry. 

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    1 of 1 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Doug from Beaumont, Tx
    03/28/2013
    Q
    Treatment With BoraCare Followed By Thompson Water Seal
    I have read that when Bora Care is applied to untreated lumber and dries, it can be painted, stained and etc. I am currently building a home and will use untreated 4x8 plywood (3/4" thickness). I will apply Bora Care at the recommended rate and let dry, Subsequently, I want to treat the plywood with a water sealer such as Thompson Water Seal as a temporary sealer until I get the home dried-in. Of course the water sealer will penetrate the plywood to some extent. Will the water sealer have any adverse effects on the Bora Care?
    A
    The Sealer should not have any effect on the Boracare treatment as long as you allow the Boracare application to dry before applying the sealer. We recommend waiting at least 3 days before sealing (but not longer than 6 weeks).
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    4 of 4 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Casey from San Antonio, Tx
    04/24/2019
    Q
    How long do I need to wait after the application of Boracare before I can apply finish?
    A

    You will need to allow the wood to dry completely before applying the finish. We would recommend waiting at least 3-5 days after the Boracare application. 

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    1 of 1 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Chester from Georgetown, Ky
    11/01/2017
    Q
    How long should I wait to paint after applying Boracare?
    A

    We recommend waiting at least 3 days before sealing/painting (but no longer than 6 weeks) after applying Boracare.

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    11 of 11 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Dave from Naples, Fl
    04/07/2016
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    How long does it take for Boracare to kill drywood termites after treatment of wood trusses and plywood?
    A

    Bora-Care will take up to 30 days or more to penetrate all the way through the wood and eliminate a drywood termite colony in the wood.

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    25 of 27 people found this answer helpful.
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