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  • Asked by Omar from Moreno Valley California
    07/24/2013
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    Drywood termites over a concrete slab,patio
    How do i treat drywood termites when the affected area is in the patio area and there is concrete floor,i saw the how to video on subterranean termite where you dig a trench on dirt could you please let me know what is the best way to treat it on concrete thank you.
    A
    Drywood termites are usually very localized and can be treated by removing the infested wood and replacing it. If you choose to keep the wood you will need to treat it with a product such as Boracare. The wood must be unpainted, unstained or untreated. If the wood has been painted, stained or treated in any way you will need to sand it down to apply a product such as Boracare. Boracare will penetrate into the wood to kill existing termites. After 72 hours the wood should be sealed to sela in the boaracare. Boracare will then last the life of the wood.
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  • Asked by Stacy from Fort Wayne, In
    06/06/2018
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    Is Bora-Care the best product to use on barn wood prior to using indoors?
    A

    Yes, Bora-Care is the most effective wood preservative product to protect raw, untreated wood.  Bora-Care absorbs completely through the wood and will last the entire life of the wood. 

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  • Asked by Kelly from Singapore
    07/25/2013
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    How do you use Bora Care to treat kitchen cabinet infested by carpenter ants?Can I get Bora Care in Singapore?
    A
    Boracare should only be used to prevent carpenter ants. We do not recommend using it to treat a current infestation. Once the ant gallery has already been establsihed Boracare will not be very effective.  You can treat the current infestation by using carpenter ant bait or by direct treating with aproduct like Phanotm  Aerosol or Termidor Foam.
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  • Asked by Bob from Huntington Beach, Ca
    10/10/2011
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    I live in Southern California near the ocean. I have termites in my wood fence.
    How long will BoraCare last when exposed to the elements of Southern California coastal area? If the rain washes away the treatment, can it be reapplied during our dry season?
    A
    Bora-Care is great for the termite issue in your fence, but when applied outside it is very important to seal the treatment by using a sealant material, like a Thompsons water seal.  Bora-Care can only be applied to raw wood and after it is applied to wood outdoors it must be sealed.  However, you could apply it each year if you wanted to, but it is not necessary if you seal it.
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  • Asked by Marino from Emmett, Mi
    06/24/2017
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    Will Bora-Care help on dry rot on a 150 year old house exterior walls?
    A

    Bora-Care would be the best product to use for dry rot.  Bora-Care, can only be applied to raw wood.  It can not be applied to any wood that is painted, stained, or sealed. 

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  • Asked by William from Florida
    06/18/2013
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    Can I apply boracare with an airless sprayer at 1:1 mix?
    I need to treat the beams underneath my old, wood home and want to do it as easily and quickly as possible.
    A
    Boracare is a viscus solution so it could have the potential to clog your sprayer. Please contact the manufacturer Nisus at 800-264-0870 to verify Boracare will not clog your specific sprayer.
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  • Asked by Jose from Los Cabos Mexico
    12/12/2014
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    Would Bora-Care work on Sheetrock or concreate to prevent mold?
    If so, can it be painted with latex based paints?
    A
    The regular Bora Care will not prevent mold growth. However, the Bora Care with Mold Care will kill and prevent future mold growth on a variety of surfaces including wood, cellulosic drywall (sheetrock), and concrete. You may paint surfaces after you have treated with Bora Care with Mold Care and allowed it to fully dry whichshould take about 72 hours.
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  • Asked by Monte from Savannah, Tn
    10/30/2017
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    Do I need to let logs dry out after a rain if I want to treat them with Bora-Care?
    A

    Yes, the logs should be dry before applying Bora-Care.

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  • Asked by Jason from Hawaii
    05/24/2018
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    How can I use Boracare to treat plywood cabinets covered with plastic laminate?
    A

    Bora-Care is labeled to be used on wood in it’s natural, raw state.  The product will not penetrate the plastic laminate.  The wood would need to be stripped down to it’s natural, raw state to be treated with Bora Care.

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  • Asked by Jonathan from Corte Madera, Ca
    08/31/2019
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    Can Thompsons Water Seal be applied over Bora-Care?
    A

    Yes.  Once Boracare is applied, it is recommended that you wait at least three days for the product to dry and soak through the entire piece of wood and then seal.

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  • Asked by Steve from Aberdeen, Md
    08/24/2017
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    Can insulation be placed against fresh sprayed Bora-care?
    I will be pulling back the insulation and spraying bora care in my crawl space against the rim joist and floor joists and plywood floor. I will do this 2 feet in from the outside wall of the house. Can I put the insulation back in between the floor joists immediately after spraying Bora-Care?
    A

    The insulation should be removed so that the Bora-Care can be applied directly to the wood. It is safe to place back once surfaces treated are completely dry. You can foam Bora-Care into the wall voids. The insulation may soak up a bit of the applications but here is how the pros handle it: You will need to use a stud finder to locate each stud. You should then drill a hole at the top of the wall on either side of each stud and you should drill a second set of holes at the bottom of the wall on either side of each stud. You will apply the foam using the top holes and you will know the foam has successfully coated the wood when it comes out of the bottom holes on either side of the studs.

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  • Asked by Susan from Richmond, Bc Canada
    02/26/2018
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    What sizes does the Bora-Care come in?
    A

    Bora-Care is only available in the gallon size.  Unfortunatly it does not come in any smaller quatities.  

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  • Asked by Don from Pittsburgh, Pa
    04/16/2017
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    Can Bora-care be used in a bath type application?
    Replacing T & G Douglas fir exterior porch floor which is under roof. Would like to submerge each board 1 week prior to install. Is this the best way to treat all surfaces?
    A

    Boracare is a very viscous liquid that needs to be thoroughly mixed with warm -hot water and thinned out before application. The label states that it can be applied by sprayer or by painting or rolling the product on but we are not sure that submerging the wood in the solution will be a proper application as it should only be applied until wet and not to the point of run off or oversaturation. 

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  • Asked by John from Cookeville Tn
    06/01/2021
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    If you did get Bora-Care on your skin, is soap and water 100% protective against harm to a person?
    A

    Bora-Care is safe to use when yes, used as directed on the product label.  It is a green product  Unless you physically drinking the solution or ingesting the treated wood they would be no harm, it is a borate based product so slight contact with skin would not be absorbed or harmful and washing off with soap and water when contact is made would be recommended and wearing safety gear to prevent contact.

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  • Asked by Kathy from Llano, Tx
    04/16/2017
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    How long will it take for BoraCare applied at 1:1 ratio to kill beetles?
    Have powderpost beetles in a small piece of furniture - wood less than 1" thick. Could I put the piece in a tightly closed plastic bag to help speed the result?
    A

    Powderpost beetles can lay dormant for years in the wood and Boracare will not kill them until they are actively feeding.  Even after applying a product like Boracare to all sides of the infested raw wood (ideal situation) you can often still see signs of activity of the powder post beetles for a few years after treatment. This is because the product works through ingestion so as the larvae emerge from the wood (which is whenever they are good and ready) they eat the wood on their way out and ingest it and die. No new adults will be able to leave them in any holes in the wood as again, once they ingest it they will die.

    Placing treated wood in a sealed bag will not increase the speed at which this happens.  If it is just one piece of furniture that is infested and you want a quicker kill, you can also contact local furniture finishers or pest control operators who may offer a heat chamber. Heating the furniture up to over 140 degrees for several hours will any pest that is inside where dormant or not.

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  • Asked by Denise from Henrico
    09/07/2019
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    My new installation stained oak floor is showing signs of wood boring beetles. Will Bora Care work?
    A

    You cannot apply Boracare to wood floors that are stained, sealed, or painted. The floor would have to be raw wood for you to apply Boracare. You can carefully spot treat existing holes using Jecta, which is a ready-to-use version of Boracare.

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  • Asked by Corey from Pierson, Mi
    08/01/2018
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    Would Bora-Care work on a log that will remain outside in the weather?
    A

    Yes! You can use Bora-Care for application on a log and it will protect this log against any future damage. We advise that since it is outside, you should seal the log after applying Bora-Care.  This will allow the product to last longer outside.  If an exterior piece of wood is exposed to weather over the years, water can force the Bora-Care out if it is not properly sealed.

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  • Asked by Renee from Houston, Tx
    09/28/2017
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    What type of drill bit mixer should be used to mix Bora-Care in the plastic 5 gallon bucket?
    A

    Bora-Care can be mixed with an impeller-type mixer that would be used with an electric drill.

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  • Asked by Louis from Cleveland Texas
    11/13/2015
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    Does Boracare control carpenter bees?
    A

    No, Boracare is not labeled for carpenter bees.

    For carpenter bees, we would recommend using our Carpenter Bee Kit. It has everything inside of it to do a complete treatment for bees.

    Please also check out our Carpenter Bee Guide for wonderful tips on how to treat and prevent them in the future.

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  • Asked by Robert from Oklahoma City, Ok
    11/14/2015
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    Can you apply Boracare on painted but porous wood?
    For example, I want to treat some painted but porous cedar to which my copper guttering will be attached. My plan is to then let it dry and paint it again.
    A

    Boracare cannot be applied to painted or treated wood even if porous. It is best to strip the wood of the paint and then apply Boracare. If you are treating for active wood boring pest and taking the paint off is not a viable option, then you can inject a product like Jecta into the damaged areas.

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