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  • Asked by John from Sugar Land, Tx
    06/04/2015
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    Question about applying BORACARE to furniture, what to do after
    The right section of our game cabinet is infected with drywood termites. We had this removed (its now in the garage) and we are thinking about treating it with Boracare and then re-installing it. Was wondering what the recommendation would be so as to have the cabinet look good after application. For example, if the product leaves a sticky residue, what should be done before re-installing? (sorry if the question is very basic) And curious if the color of the wood can change after application?
    A
    If more than one application Boracare is applied it can leave a crystal white type residue. Please allow 72 hours for it to dry. If you need to you can paint or sand over the furniture after the Boracare has soaked in. It should not leave a sticky residue. 
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  • Asked by Debbie from Denton, Tx
    06/08/2015
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    Can I use BoraCare for active infestation of termites?
    I found a house that I purchased apparently had been treated for termites for years (not disclosed). Last year, I gutted my garage of all drywall and sprayed 3 gallons in the garage and in the attic directly above the garage. As I sprayed, I scraped all termite tunnels that I found (big garage, I might have missed a few). I have now found a few termite tunnels on the walls, tho these might have been missed in my initial spraying. I thought BoraCare would take care of existing infestations? If not, can I now spray termidor in the garage?
    A

    Boracare takes care of any active infestation of wood-destroying insects such as termites, carpenter ants, powderpost beetles, etc. It is possible for the wood to become infested again if it has been exposed to water, if the wood wasn't treated in any way, like if it wasn't stained, after the Boracare treatment dried or if not all exposed sides were treated. 

    Although, from the information you provided regarding the termite tunnels, if you're talking about mud tunnels then you are dealing with Subterranean termites. Boracare will still affect them if the eat the wood but the method of treatment to get rid of the colony will be to do a trench treatment around the Perimeter of your home with Termidor. Termidor can't be used indoors unless it's sprayed/foamed inside an enclosed wall void.

    If you are sure, however, that you are dealing with Drywood termites, we recommend that you call Nisus (800) 264-0870 to troubleshoot with them as they are the makers of Boracare.

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  • Asked by Jeff from Rogers, Ar
    07/24/2015
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    How do I apply Boracare for wood decaying fungus in a crawl space?
    Do you recommend a 1:1 ratio for existing areas of wood decaying fungus? If so, a 1:1 ratio will take a lot of chemical to treat the whole crawl space under my house - is it ok to spot treat with 1:1 ratio only affected areas and then spray 5:1 ratio for prevention everywhere else? And would I need to wait for spot treatment to dry first before spraying 5:1 ratio or could I just spray around it? Final question, should I spray first and then come back later and put down my vapor barrier? (I saw comment about spray being sticky.)
    A

    When using Boracare to treat for an active infestation of wood fungus it is applied at a 1:1 ratio for wood that is 4" thick or greater. Use a 3:1 dilution ratio for wood less than 4" in thickness.  You can spot treat the areas that have active fungus and then use the 5:1 for future prevention in the non effected areas.  You should be sure to address the moisture issue in the area before or during treatment of Boracare and apply a vapor barrier after the product has dried. Please see the product label for complete application instructions.

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  • Asked by Scot
    10/24/2010
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    If I treat new construction with Bora-Care, will I need to re-treat at some point?
    A
    Bora-Care is a wood specific wood treatment product that will last for the life of the wood when applied correctly.  You would not have to reapply the product on any wood that you treated originally.  This is what makes Bora-Care the best selling wood treatment product on the market.
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  • Asked by Boyd
    02/11/2011
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    How much Bora-Care is needed to pre-treat 1200 square feet of porch flooring?
    A
    Typically, one gallon of Bora-Care will treat up to 500 square feet of flooring when mixed 1:1 (1 gallon of Bora-Care mixed with 1 gallon water).
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  • Asked by Doug
    04/07/2011
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    How do I treat the wall next to my concrete patio?
    My concrete patio butts up next to my home. We have a crawl space, so do I treat in the crawl area only or what?? The termites have come up into the house on the patios cold joint.
    A
    Bora-Care is a great product to treat your crawl space with, however if these are live subterranean termites then Bora-Care may not be the best option.  Termidor can be used inside the house as a spot treatment and in the ground.  Termidor and Bora-Care are for two different treatments.  Termidor is meant for the soil, but can be used on wood as a spot treatment.  The main benefit of Termidor is that the termites will take it back to the colony under the ground and kill the colony at the source.  Bora-Care is a wood treatment product only, but it will not take care of the termite colony below the soil; it will only kill the termites that are in the wood.  So, you treat with Bora-Care later down the road in your crawl space since that wood is exposed and easy to get to, but you would want to wait until after you have treated this termite colony with Termidor, since Termidor will kill the termites at the source.  You should follow the instructions in our How To Do A Termite Treatment article paying close attention to the section about drilling holes, which is what is required on a patio.  You can also inject Termidor into the wall void by drilling a hole from the inside where you think they are.  You just have to touch a few termites with the Termidor for it to work.  Termidor can take up to 90 days to kill the entire colony depending on the colonies size. 
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  • Asked by Tom from Poway, Ca
    08/23/2011
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    Have fascia damage from dry wood termites. Do I treat with termidor and patch with bondo, or do I remove the
    fascia completely? Also have dry rot. Can I sand and then treat with timbor or do I have to completely remove the entire piece of wood?
    A
    Bora-Care would be the best product to use for the termites and the dry rot.  Bora-Care, as well as Timbor which is made from the same company, can only be applied to raw wood.  It can not be applied to any wood that is painted, stained, or sealed.  You do not have to remove the wood, but you would need to sand the finish off of the side you are going to re-treat.  Bora-Care is better than Timbor because it dries clear whereas Timbor leaves a white residue.  Also, Bora-Care penetrates into the wood deeper ensuring you get to all of the termites and insects in the wood.  Termidor will not penetrate through wood at all, so Bora-Care is the preferred method for treating drywood termites.
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  • Asked by Margot from Huntington Beach, Ca
    09/01/2011
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    What can I use to kill beetles in a finished piece of furniture?
    finished sideboard has two tiny holes with shavings, what can i use to treat/kill beetle?
    A
    What you are describing does sound like powder post beetles. You can get rid of them by using a product such as Boracare but this will require you to strip the piece of furniture to get rid of any paint, stain or finish (Boracare will not work on finished wood). Boracare is the only insecticide that can penetrate into the wood to kill the immature beetles before they chew their way out of the wood and damage the furniture. If it is just one piece of furniture that is infested and you do not want to strip off the finish you can also contact local furniture finishers or pest control operators who may offer a heat chamber. Heating the sideboard up to over 140 degrees for several hours will any pest that is inside.
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  • Asked by Don from Gilroy,ca.
    03/15/2012
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    When applying bora-care in drilled holes behind drywall is it best to spray or foam?
    A
    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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  • Asked by Benny from Chula Vista Ca91910
    05/03/2012
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    What diameter of holes do I drill in every 6 inches to inject boracare? And Boracare will be mixed with water?
    A

    You should drill whatever size hole you need based on what you have available to inject the Bora-care with.  Typically if you have an injection piece of equipment, 1/4 inch or 1/8 inch holes are used.  Please see this technical bulletin from the manufacturers of Bora-Care that explains about drilling and injecting into wood.  See page 5 and it will give specifics about the drill pattern, etc. 

    Bora-Care Remedial Technical Bulletin

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  • Asked by Bill from Beckley, Wv
    06/25/2013
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    Can I use Boracare to treat powder post beetles in a 3 year old pressure treated fence?
    Since the bugs are drilling does this mean the pressure treatment has worn off and I can use Boracare? It is not stained or painted.
    A

    Yes, you can apply Bora-Care to pressure treated wood as long as there is not any kind of paint, stain, or water sealant already on the wood. Be sure you apply Boracare at a 1:1 diluation ratio with water for active insect infestations. You should then apply a water sealant to the wood after the Boracare has dried for best results.

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  • Asked by Clark from Reynolds Georgia
    07/23/2013
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    When do you treat rough cut lumber with boracare? Imediately after logs are sawed, or after the drying stage?
    I am building a barn, and I am having the wood cut from trees off of my property. The wood will be cut in the upcoming weeks, then stacked under the lean-to section of the barn to dry. Do I need to spray boracare on the wood as it is stacked? Wait until it dries out then spray? or wait until I put it on the side of the barn then apply boracare. Any help is greatly appreciated.
    A
    You can apply Boracare to the wood at any of the stages described. You can paint it, spray it, or foam it on the raw dead wood.
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  • Asked by Robert from Mount Olive, Al
    08/16/2013
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    If I use Bora-Care for PPB in a unfinished shop what safety precautions should I use? Will it damage concrete?
    A

    Bora-Care is a very safe product and it is considered a green product as well.  Typically, it takes about an hour for the surface of the wood to dry.  After the application has dried completely, it should be perfectly fine for children and pets to re-enter the house.  Bora-Care is a wood treatment product only and should have no effect on concrete.  If you are looking for peace-of-mind and protection when applying professional pest control products, then the Basic Safety Kit is for you

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  • Asked by Walter from Memphis,tn
    08/23/2013
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    can i spray boracae on top of timbor?
    I want to use Timbor for termites, then spray Boracare with mold block on top .Which should I spray first? Will spraying Boracare on top of Timbor make the Timbor penetrate deeper, or stop the Boracare from penetrating? Will spraying Timbor on top of Boracare stop the mold block from working?
    A
    In most cases you can completely skip using the Timbor and just use the Boracare with Moldcare. Do you have current termite activity?
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  • Asked by Robert from Brattleboro Vt.
    08/28/2013
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    I have powder post beetles on loose wood (sticked up in the woods). Do I need to treat both sides of the wood
    d or just the side with the holes ?
    A
    We do recommend that you treat both sides of the lumber with the Bora-Care 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 Adriana from Los Angeles
    03/21/2014
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    What is the best product for new wood to protect from termites?
    Recommendation for treating new wood studs in remodel - framing is up and would like to protect new studs from termites.
    A
    Boracare is the best wood treatment product on the market. It can be used at a 5:1 ratio for preventative treatment and will last for the life of the wood. 
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  • Asked by Richard from El Cerrito
    03/24/2014
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    Can Boracare be used on interior wood on a boat?
    I have a fiberglass sailboat with wood trim pieces. I believe I have dry wood termites eating away at only a few pieces of the wood trim, but also in areas of the boat's hull; which is plywood sandwiched in between two layers of fiberglass. Is this product safe to use on these areas of sandwiched plywood? In other words will it have a negative effect on the small portion of fiberglass encompassing the plywood core?
    A
    The interior wood pieces that are exposed will have to be stripped prior to the application if they are painted or stained. The manufacturer has told us that Boracare is not corrosive and it should not harm the interior of the fiberglass that touches the wood. For more information you may want to contact Nisus directly by calling 800-264-0870
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  • Asked by Dale from West Point, Ne
    05/01/2014
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    Can Boracare be used to pre-treat the foundation of new construction & at what concentration?
    This would be done before any wood framing.
    A
    Boracare would work great as a pre treatment for wood you are using. To pre treat the soil you are laying the foundation on, we recommend using Termidor SC. You want to dilute .8 fl oz Termidor per gallon water. Apply one gallon diluted solution per 10 sq feet.
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  • Asked by Andy
    08/19/2014
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    Can BORACARE be used full strength to penetrate better or is dilution required?
    A

    Boracare does need to be diluted depending on what you are intending to use the product for. For an active infestation of a wood destroying insect, you will use 1 gallon of hot water with 1 gallon of Boracare. The percentage of active ingredient is 23% in that dilution.

    2:1 parts water to Boracare – 16% - foaming or misting application for termites or carpenter ants; hardwood floors for some wood-infesting beetles

    3:1 parts water to Boracare – 13% - remedial control of Fungi and Algae on wood less than 4 inches thick

    5:1 parts water to Boracare – 9% - most preventative or pre-construction treatments.

    Please let us know if you have any additional questions.
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  • Asked by Long from Winnetka,ca
    08/23/2014
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    Will Boracare cause mold?
    Should I get boracare with boracare mold control?
    A
    Boracare will not cause mold and the Boracare with Mold Care is only needed if you are trying to treat for mold that is currently there or to help prevent it in an area like a crawl space that has a moisture problem. 
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