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  • Asked by Howard from San Juan Capistrano, Ca
    09/19/2016
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    Is Bora-Care safe to use on a laminated beam?
    My laminated beam has dry rot. I want to make sure that the Boracare will not melt the glue that holds the wood together in the laminated beam
    A

    Bora-Care should only be applied to raw wood in its natural form only for proper penetration. If there is a laminated coating on the beam the product will not be absorbed properly. 

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  • Asked by Terry from Marietta, Ga
    02/15/2019
    Q
    Ratio for killing powder post beetles with Boracare?
    A

    Bora-Care should be mixed at a 1:1 ratio and can be applied by spraying or painting the wood for active infestations. Please refer to the product label for full mixing and application instructions.

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  • Asked by Miki
    07/08/2017
    Q
    What can I do about powderpost beetles in finished antiques?
    Is there a safe way to treat them?
    A

    Bora-Care should only be applied to raw, natural wood. For more information on treating for powderpost beetles, please take a few moments to review our treatment article for successful eradication.

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  • Asked by Cate from Abiquiu, Nm
    06/27/2019
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    How to clean Bora-care that dripped down painted side walls?
    A

    If Boracare overspray got onto any finished surfaces, then you should be able to clean those areas with warm, soapy water to remove any residue. I

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  • Asked by Gavin from Chariton, Ia
    04/13/2018
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    Is Bora-Care safe to use with parrots?
    A

    Bora-Care is safe if it is applied to raw wood when the pets are not present. Once the treated surfaces have completely, it is safe for them to returned to the treated areas/surfaces.

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  • Asked by Barb from East Tawas, Mi
    07/06/2013
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    Is Boracare safe to use in a horse barn?
    A
    Yes, Boracare can safely be applied to a horse barn. Please make sure to keep the livestock out of the treated area, until it has dried. Also, be sure to follow the product label.
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  • Asked by Chris
    05/06/2015
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    Powder Post Beetle Active Infestation
    I'm reasonable sure that the infestation is powder post beetles and have sent two beetles to an entomologist for identification. In the mean time, what should I do to control them? I have suspend, bifen and taurus on hand. Could I inject any of these into the holes, let it dry, plug the holes, and then apply a light localized spray? I bought and installed the #2 grade 3/4 unfinished walnut plank (or strip) flooring from a salvage store about three years ago. The flooring was labeled and I was able to identify the NW Pacific manufacturer, which has since gone out of business. My house is on a slab, but has 2x10 floor joists. The subfloor is 3/4 plywood. Roof tar paper was used between the subfloor and the hardwood. The floor was sanded, stained, and top coated with 3 layers. The infestation is limited to lighter colored boards (sapwood?) and maybe a few exit holes in the darker (heartwood?) boards.There is currently fras around exit holes in three boards, and 2 to 3 fras covered holes each day. I might have seen fras the previous spring, but didn't think anything about it because I was installing tile during that time. One board has a few dozen exit holes, while the other boards have only a handful.
    A
    Boracare is the best treatment option for any type of wood destroying insect including powder post beetles. However, no matter how new or old the wood is Boracare can only be used on wood in its raw natural state. If the wood has any type of stain or finish on them you would need to either sand it off and apply Boracare and re-stain it, or drill holes periodically through the areas where you have activity and inject Boracare into the center of the wood. Please let us know if you have any other questions.
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  • Asked by Shamarie from Wasilla, Ak
    06/25/2018
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    Is Bora-Care safe to use around pets?
    A

    Bora-Care is safe if it is applied to raw wood when the pets are not present. Once the treated surfaces have completely dried, it is safe for them to return.

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  • Asked by Joelieanna from Orlando, Florida
    12/31/2015
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    Does Boracare kill wood beetles or termites burrowed in a stained but not sealed tabletop?
    We were given an antique table from Puerto Rico. My husband stripped it and stained it. We brought it inside and we noticed dust accumulating in a section of the table. We were told it has wood beetles. He spent a lot of time restoring it, so we hope to save the table; however, we have wood floors and live in Florida.
    A

    Boracare will not be absorbed into wood that is stained or treated. If the wood is stripped down to the bare, exposed wood, then you could apply Boracare before re-painting or re-staining the wood. If this is not possible, then you may want to consider having a local pest control company fumigating the piece of furniture to kill any existing insects in it.

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  • Asked by Teri from Portland, Or
    05/25/2019
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    Does Boracare kill carpenter ants?
    A

    Yes, Bora-Care is labeled for carpenter ants.

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  • Asked by Chris from Arlington, Va
    06/05/2018
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    Would pressure washing remove Bora-Care from my cedar fence?
    Also, how long does this have to be allowed to dry before staining? If I just apply to one side is that sufficient?
    A

    Bora-Care penetrates up to 4 inches into the wood. Pressure washing will not remove it. We recommend to wait about 72 hours after applying Bora-Care before doing anything else to the wood.  It is recommended to apply to all sides of the wood you are treating. 

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  • Asked by Rene from La, Ca
    06/16/2017
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    Is it okay to use Bora-Care during a heat wave?
    A

    Bora-Care can be applied in any temperature as long as it is not below freezing. However, the warmer the temperature the easier it will be to mix and apply the Bora-Care because of its thick consistency.

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  • Asked by Linda from Makawao, Hawaii
    06/15/2015
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    Will Boracare penetrate the glue layer in plywood?
    We are treating powder post beetles in interior paneling.
    A

    Boracare is specifically designed to be applied to plywood and any other raw wood surface that hasn't been stained or finished with anything like paint or a sealant. 

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  • Asked by Terry from Makanda, Il
    11/24/2014
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    Powerpost beetles in rough cut oak .
    I have some rough cut white oak hardwood that is being air dried. It is slabe cut and has the natural edges of the tree. There seems to be powderpost beetles in the sapwood. Several questions 1) Should I plane the wood to final size before treating with Boracare? Boards will end up in the 3/4 or 7/8" thick size. 2) Can I paint Boracare on the oak? 3) Should I treat both sides? 4) What mixture percentage is best? 5) How long should I wait after treating with Boracare before staining the oak wood? 6) Since I am storing the oak with other hardwoods (black locust and hickory) in the air dry garage, should I treat this wood also?
    A
    Yes, you should cut the wood to the final size before treating with Boracare. You do not want to waste the product on wood that will not be used. Yes, Boracare can be painted on the oak. Yes, you can treat both sides. You will use a 1:1 ratio of Boracare for an active infestation. Once the product is dry, you can do whatever you want with the wood, such as staining it. If you would like to treat the other wood, you can. If you have not seen activity though, it may not be necessary. Let me know if you have any additional questions.
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  • Asked by Lamar from Athens Ga
    01/07/2020
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    I treated approximately 400 salvaged old growth pine boards, some infested some not. Sprayed all four sides.
    I treated approximately 400-500 salvaged old growth pine 2x6 boards, some infested some not.Using 7 gallons mixed 1/1, sprayed all four sides. now it is all covered with white crystals. I have wiped some of the boards down with water but the crystals return after week or so. These boards were to be used as interior walls. How do I keep this crystallization from reoccurring?
    A

    There are a few things that could cause Boracare to leave residue once the application has dried. One possibility is that the solution was not mixed completely before it was applied. Boracare is best mixed in a separate container such as a 5 gallon bucket and using an impeller-type mixer such as one you would use to mix paint. If Boracare is applied very heavily (to the point of runoff), then there can be excess product which the wood cannot absorb, and that could dry in a whitish finish on the surface of the wood. Next, when you have very old wood there could be little to no moisture left in the wood, and that moisture is how the Boracare penetrates through the wood. So this really would go back to just using more Boracare than the wood can absorb. Finally, if there were any kind of finish on the wood such as paint, stain, etc., then this would have to be removed completely before you could apply Boracare or other borate products.

    You can use warm soapy water and a scrub brush to remove any excess product that may leave residue on the wood.

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  • Asked by Ryan from Pa
    11/03/2011
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    Why is the BoraCare treated wood still sticky? Should I be concerned about insulating in these areas?
    I treated the wood along the sill beam, subfloor, joists, etc. in my basement 6 days ago. I have had a fan running in the area to promote drying, yet the wood still seems to be sticky/wet. I am assuming that at this point this is not really water, more likely part of the penetrating agents? I need to replace the fiberglass batt insulation, is this likely to cause mold, problems, etc.? Any other thoughts to reduce the drying time? Would simply wiping down the wood at this point with a wet rag and then allowing another few hours dry time be sufficient? I did follow the mixing directions closely, including mixing with a drill and hot water for quite some time. I applied with the 2 gal Chapin sprayer waited 30 minutes and reapplied.
    A
    Bora-Care should not be taking that long to dry.  Typically it only takes 24 hours.  Usually when this is the case, it means that too much was applied to the wood.  This may or may not be the case.  We would like you to call the manufacturer, Nisus, as they are the true experts on their own product and can better troubleshoot your situation.  You can reach them at:  Nisus: 800.264.0870
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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 Gary from Roanoke, Va
    03/27/2018
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    Treating a "finished" hardwood floor with Bora-Care for Powder Post Beetles
    We have a finished hardwood floor that is infested with Powder Post Beetles. Since the floor is finished I cannot treat. If I treat the sub floor in the crawl space will it penetrate all the way up to the hardwood?
    A

    Bora-Care will only penetrate the wood it is applied to.  For floor that is stained you will either have to pull it up and treat the unfinished underside or sand down the top to the raw wood and apply.

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  • Asked by Deb from Mishawaka , In
    03/28/2018
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    In backyard, I have a small bridge over a concrete fish pond that has signs of termite activity.
    I also have a large pergola in the area nearby (with no visible signs.) I will be needing to have parts of the bridge reconstructed. Should I treat these areas for termites now or after construction? What is the best product?
    A

    You need to be very careful about using any kind of termiticide around a body of water that contains fish or other aquatic life since most termiticides could harm the fish. If you are removing the infested pieces of wood, then you may not need any other treatment for active termites. Something you can do is to use a wood treatment on the new wood and any other raw wood on the bridge and/or the pergola. Boracare can be used on raw wood, then once the Boracare is dry, you would want to use a water sealant to protect the treatment. Be sure that you apply the Boracare away from the water so there is no runoff, overspray, etc. into the water.

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  • Asked by Hermione from Seattle,wa
    12/20/2013
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    Is Bora-Care safe for carpet?
    If we treat the feet of the furniture and let it dry, will the treated surface damage carpet?
    A
    Bora-Care will only work on completely raw natural wood with no stains, paints or finishes on it. If the feet of the furniture are in the natural untreated state, then you can apply Bora-Care to them. You will want to take the furniture outside to treat or put on a surface that will prevent the Bora-Care from getting on other surfaces as the wet version is very thick. Once the application dries into the wood, it will not come out of the wood and get on the carpet and will leave no visible residue on the wood. Only the wet mixture could potentially cause damage to the carpet if sprayed.
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