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  • Asked by Dana from La Vernia, Texas
    06/11/2018
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    When I spray Bora-care onto the wood, does the wood need to saturated, or a good spray will be fine?
    I live in a mobile home and have recently discovered I have termites. I can not afford to hire an exterminator so I'm going to try and treat them myself. I plan on spraying the inside of my walls along the studs and into them, and along the outside edge of my home and underneath it on the supports.
    A

    When applying Bora-Care the wood should be thoroughly sprayed, but not until runoff. Be sure the wood you are applying to is in a raw form with no paint on the surface. This product should be applied only to raw wood. Be sure to check out our Termite Guide. 

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  • Asked by Rodney from Chesapeake, Va
    07/05/2018
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    I applied Boracare to beams for Powderpost beetles and I see activity again. Do I need to retreat? Why am I seeing signs still?
    I have a 80x50 pole barn infested with powder post beetles. Its pine milled from trees existing on lot, most beams are true 2x12. Powder post beetles are everywhere. Last year I applied borate, the super thick liquid stuff you have to mix with hot water with a sprayer. I used enough to dampen wood like directions said but this summer they are back like I never even treated them. Did I not apply enough or is there a better solution?
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    Powderpost Beetles are a pest that can often cause residual damage long after you have treated. The Boracare application you would have completed on the wood would be correct for treating and protecting the raw wood surfaces and having it absorb into the wood. Since powder post beetles lay their eggs inside the wood and the eggs could lay dormant for up to 30 years, you may see random signs of the pest anywhere in the time frame that you have the wood. Boracare will keep any new beetles from boring into the wood and kill them through ingestion of the wood if they try, and it will kill any beetles/larvae within the wood that try to eat their way through it or out of it. Boracare works through ingestion, so wood destroying pests would have to ingest the wood to get the product in their system to die from it. This means that any signs you are seeing now are beetles that are eating their way out of the wood and ingesting the Boracare and dying from it. Since there isnt a way to know how many eggs were left in the wood there isnt a way to know how long or how often you may see these signs pop up.

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  • Asked by Monika from St Petersburg, Fl
    08/01/2018
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    Can Bora-Care be used for 2 x 12 beams supported by concrete blocks?
    I was told that I need to use pressure treated wood for a header that is being placed on 2 concrete block columns. Since you cannot use Bora Care on pressure treated wood, and I need wood that is moisture resistant to place on the concrete block, can I use Bora Care on my headers for this purpose?
    A

    Yes, Bora-Care can be used to treat pressure treated beams in your home.  Since the wood is pressure treated just allow ample time for the Bora-Care to absorb in and dry.  You may also see some beading of the product on the wood surface when applied, but it will soak in during the drying process. 

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  • Asked by Teresa from San Diego, Ca
    01/08/2019
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    Once new fascia boards are treated with Boracare, how long should I wait before install and painting?
    Should I also use a repellent?
    A

    After Boracare has been applied to raw wood for treatment, you would just need to wait until the wood has dried before painting and installing it. No other treatments or repellents would be needed. 

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  • Asked by Scott from Orangevale, Ca
    01/20/2019
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    After treating raw redwood with Bora Care, will the wood take an oil base or water base stain?
    A

    Yes, you can apply paint or stain (oil or water based) to the wood 48 hours after it has been treated with Bora-Care. 

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  • Asked by Steve from Tappahannock Va
    10/31/2019
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    Will Bora Care or Tim-Bor decrease the excellent paint adhesion of clear yellow line siding?
    What type of paint primer would you recommend over Boracare or Timbor?
    A

    Once Bora-Care has dried completely on the raw, unfinished wood, you can seal, stain or paint with whatever product you would like.  There are no restrictions on what you can use once the product is dry.  

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  • Asked by Kate
    02/14/2011
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    I have a 100 year old home with log joists in my crawl space and basement that are about 6" to 8" in diameter.
    Will spraying Bora-Care as termite (and powder post beetle) treatment be adequate? Or would you recommend drilling and injecting Bora-Care into the logs? If so, at what spacing? How much in each injection? Also, I have evidence of both termite and powder post beetle damage (inactive). Would you recommend spraying the entire crawl space and basement ceilings, rather than just around the edge as recommended for termites?
    A
    You do not need to drill holes into any beams, but you should treat the entire crawl space.  Most people end up doing that for adequate protection because termites and beetles can travel inside the wood away from the perimeter.  One application of Bora-Care is usually enough, but if you have 8" beams, then you would probably want to do a second application only on the larger beams since anything over 8" thick requires two treatments.  Typically one gallon of Bora-Care will treat up to 500 square feet of surface sub-floor in the crawl space mixing it 1:1 (1 gallon of Bora-Care with 1 gallon of water).
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  • Asked by Thomas
    04/21/2011
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    Do borate treatments leave a visible residue?
    A
    It depends.  We have two main borate treatments.  One is Timbor, which is a powder that you mix with water.  Timbor will leave a white residue because it is a powder.  The best wood treatment borate product on the market is Bora-Care which is made by the same company that makes Timbor.  Bora-Care is the preferred choice because it not only penetrates deeper into the wood and lasts longer, for the life of the wood, but it also dries clear so you can easily paint, stain, or seal whatever it is you are treating.
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  • Asked by Mickey from Kerrville, Texas 78028
    02/29/2012
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    Does Bora-Care require a special sprayer? Could one use a typical household pump sprayer?
    A
    Boracare applications do not require a special sprayer. You are required to dilute Boracare in a bucket with hot water and then add the dilution to the sprayer. If you dilute Boracare directly in the sprayer you will almost always wind up with a clogged sprayer.
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  • Asked by David from Madison, Va
    05/03/2012
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    How much Bora Care with Mold Care would I need to purchase to cover 1,600 sq. ft. of crawl?
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    One gallon of Bora-Care with Mold--Care should be mixed with 5 gallons of water which will treat (ballpark) about 1200 square feet of surface wood. So you will probably need 2 gallons of the concentrate.
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  • Asked by Robert from Ashfield, Ma
    08/23/2012
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    I have painted hollow columns made of 3/4" pine and I would like to protect them with Bora care.
    I plan to drill holes in all four sides near the top and spray the Bora Care in. Would foaming be better. What foaming agent and how much should I use in my 1 gallon Chapin sprayer?
    A

    Foaming would definitely be the best option for your scenario. You mix Bora-Care as you normally would at a 1:1 ratio (one gallon of bora-care with one gallon of water).  After you mix it, pour the solution in the foamer and add Pro-Foam foaming solution.   You want a high expansion foam so you should mix 7 to 10 oz. of Pro-Foam per gallon of bora-care solution that you make.  Then close the lid, shake the foamer, and pump it like you would any other hand pump sprayer.  The Chapin Poly Foamer comes with a coiled hose and ¼ inch tapered nozzle.  You can get the Chapin poly foamer in a 1 gallon model or a 2 gallon model. 

    Here are links for you to see:

    Two gallon poly foamer:  http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/chapin-poly-foamer-gallon-2659-p-292.html

    One gallon poly foamer:  http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/chapin-poly-foamer-gallon-2658-p-495.html

    Profoam foaming agent: www.domyownpestcontrol.com/profoam-foaming-concentrate-p-307.html

    Hope this helps.  Please let me know if you have any further questions.

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  • Asked by Doug from Beaumont, Tx
    03/28/2013
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    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?
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    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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  • Asked by Chad from United States
    05/27/2013
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    What is the best product for crawl space fungus
    I have been told that my crawl space has wood decay fungus. The "professionals" want over $2000 for treatment. Would you recommend Timbor or bora-care for this application. My home is approximately 2000 Sq feet, so how much of either product?
    A
    We would recommend using Boracare with Moldcare as it will treat and prevent mold and wood boring insects. Boracare with Moldcare will treat 1250 square feet of a crawl space or attic when mixed at the labeled rate of 1 gallon of bora-care with mold care and 5 gallons of water. Please see label for complete application directions and yield amounts.
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  • Asked by Ken from Los Angeles, Ca
    07/14/2013
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    Is Boracare safe to use for kitchen cabinets?
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    Yes, as long as the cabinets are in their raw natural wood state without any finishes of paints or stains on it, you could apply Boracare to the surface. Once the boracare has dried you would normally put some sort of finish over it to protect the cabinets from scuffs and marks and this will help seal in the Boracare even further. After the boracare has dried and fully absorbed into the wood, you can use the cabinets normally. Please let us know if you have any other questions.
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  • Asked by Jesse from Raleigh, Nc
    07/26/2013
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    Will Boracare work on the underside of my deck?
    The top of the floor has been oiled. The deck is 8 feet high. Will spraying the underside of the floor with Timbor or Boracare kill the beetles?
    A
    Yes, Boracare will penetrate up to 4 inches in the wood. You can foam, spray, or paint the diluted solution.
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  • Asked by Doug from Cherry Valley Ny
    08/27/2013
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    Bora-Care cannot be shipped to New York. What's the next best thing?
    A
    Currently, the State of New York restricts shipment of all termiticides to your state.
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  • Asked by Sp from San Diego, Ca
    11/10/2013
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    Can Boracare be injected without dilution?
    A
    Bora-Care is a concentrate and will require dilution for treatment. The 1:1 ratio would be for any current activity or post construction structure. Please refer to the product label for specific treatment application instructions.
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  • Asked by Sharon from Goodrich Tx
    07/18/2014
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    Does this Boracare bottle have an inner seal?
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    BoraCare does not have a seal on the bottle.
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  • Asked by Long from Winnetka,ca
    08/23/2014
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    Can you make Boracare into a foam?
    Is it possible to make a foam version of Boracare instead of cutting the drywall of a house?
    A
    Yes, Boracare can be used as a foam. You should only be concerned about getting the foam near the wood and studs.  Typically when a company foams walls, they drill holes at the top of the ceiling on either side of the studs and foam down the stud from the ceiling.  This way you have gravity working in your favor and you are getting the foam against the wood which is all that matters. You will need a foaming agent and a poly foamer. You will mix 2 gallons of hot water with 1 gallon of Boracare.
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  • Asked by Cesare from Miami, Fl
    12/08/2014
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    Is a foam machine required to apply Boracare, or can it be mixed with water and spray?
    A

    Boracare can be mixed with hot water or used as a foaming agent. The amount of water will depend of the if you are doing a treatment for an active infestation or for preventative.

    Foaming is the preferred method when treating voids. To foam a product you need a poly foamer to apply the foam and our ProFoam Foaming Concentrate which is an expanding liquid you need to mix with the solution.  You would mix the Bora-Care with water in a one gallon poly foamer, then pour in the foaming agent, then mix it all together and pump up the poly foamer.  You are now ready to foam voids.

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