Bora-Care Help - Questions and Answers

Asked by Paul from Sneedville, Tn

08/01/2019

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Can I add a mold killer/treatment to Bora-Care so that I can treat a mold and termite issue?

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The idea when actively treating for mold and wood boring pests is to treat the termites first with Bora-Care at a 1:1 ratio and then come behind that and treat with Bora-Care with Mold Care at the 1:5 ratio. Per the manufacturer, this can be done in back to back days.

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Asked by Mike from Crestview Hills, Ky

08/21/2013

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Once Bora-Care is applied to the bare wood, will there be any problems with the wood accepting a stain again?
We have powder post beetles throughout our hardwood floors. We are going to sand down all the floors, remove any damage boards and replace. We are then going to treat with Bora-Care and wait a few years before restaining. One bug company refused the job because they are concerned the boards will not stain properly after treating with Bora-Care. Is this true? Can I buy and apply the chemical myself with equal results to an exterminator?

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Bora-Care is a great choice to treat powder post beetles on raw wood. The product can be purchased and applied by homeowners. The wood can be stained after the product has dried. We cannot comment on why the company refused to treat. For additional information on the product, you may contact the manufacturer at 800.264.0870.

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Asked by Brian from Gisborne New Zealand

07/17/2016

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Can I apply undiluted Boracare on to finished timber?
The timber is kiln dried and I don't want to increase the moisture content.

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BORACARE must be applied in a diluted fashion with water to work correctly and absorb into the wood. Boracare and the glycols it contains are designed to replace the natural moisture content of the wood so it bonds and last long term in the piece of timber you are trying to protect. Nisus, the manufacturer of Boracare, states that Boracare can be applied to kiln dried wood or prior to being placed in a kiln.

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Asked by M. from Sacramento, Ca

04/30/2013

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Drywood termites in fence, side of house, and crawl space
Should I spray the entire fence including drilling numerous small holes to kill the drywood termites in the fence? I think the house will have to be tented since extensive activity in walls and crawlspace. I don't want re-infestiation from the fence.

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Here is a link to treating drywood termites. Using Boracare it is not required to drill holes into the wood. The Boracare will penetrate 4in into the wood and last for the life time of the wood if applied to raw unpainted wood.

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Asked by Beth from Walnut Cove,nc

04/13/2014

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Does Boracare work on carpender bees?

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Boracare is not labeled for carpenter bee control as the boracare must be ingested to affect the insect. Carpenter bees only tear away at the wood, they dont eat it like termites do so they normally will not be affected. Carpenter bees are normally less attracted to treated wood but even after sealing the wood, you could use a residual spray like Cyonara 9.7 to spray across the wood to kill them just from landing on the treated surface. Cyonara is also found in one of Carpenter Bee Kits here.

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Asked by Lisa from Loysville, Pa 17047

08/07/2013

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Can powderpost beetles only infest one area of a finished basement with wood paneling?
Only one of the four walls with wood paneling and trim in the finished basement shows evidence of the powderpost beetle. Is this possible? Should the paneling be taken down to treat with Bora-Care. Does over the counter Spectracide work?

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Only having one wall infested is possible. The wood is usually infested before it is installed and it can take many years to see activity. Boracare is one of the only known products that will penetrate into the interior of the wood. We are unaware of any over the counter products that work in such a manner. Boracare can only be applied to bare wood so any paint, stain or other finish will need to be removed prior to application. It is best to apply the Boracare to all sides of the wood whenever possible.

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Asked by Nicole from Atlanta, Ga

05/24/2018

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Can I use Bora Care on wood treated with copper napthenate?

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After checking with the manufacturer, it is fine to use Bora-Care on wood treated with copper napthenate for added protection. After treating with Bora-Care, you should allow the product to dry thoroughly and then paint or stain to lock the product in.

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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.

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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 Nate from Southern California

02/12/2014

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Boracare application to double-layered hardwood flooring?
I have signs of dry wood termites in my hardwood flooring. The home is very old, has no sub-flooring and the previous owner laid new hardwoods over the original hardwoods. I have noticed about 6 or 8 kick out holes and some minor amounts of droppings on the surface of the floor inside my home. I am assuming that the termites are coming from the underside of the flooring via the crawl space. The degree of infestation in the original flooring is not known at this time. So I guess my question is would BoraCare be effective in this application? Since there are two layers of hardwoods, would treating only the unfinished underside of the original flooring have any affect on the upper layer of hardwood flooring? If not, what product, if any, might be useful for treating the top layer of flooring? Thanks.

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Bora-Care will only penetrate the wood that it is applied to. If you want the top flooring to protected as well, you should treat those also as long as they are unfinished. If your flooring is already finished with a stain and sealant, then you either have to sand off the finish and the re-finsh after applying Bora-Care, or you can drill holes into the infested pieces and inject Bora-Care.

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Asked by Sandra from Wolverine, Mi

08/21/2013

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We are having rotted wood repaired on a log home. When the rotted wood is dug out should the area be sprayed.
The rot will be replaced with cement and lathe. Would it be wise to spray the inside of the log that has been taken out with bora-care ot timbor? I have seen carpenter ants in the area but so far not in the rot being removed.

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Yes, Bora-Care would be the best product to use.

Bora-Care is the preferred choice to treat wood for any insect issues if most of the wood is exposed and it is raw wood you are treating, meaning it is not painted, stained, or sealed, it is just normal wood. If your wood is stained, then you would either have to sand off the finish to use Bora-Care, and then you can re-stain it after 24 hours of applying Bora-Care, or your other option is to drill holes every 6 inches apart into the center of the wood and inject Bora-Care to get it past the outside stain. Bora-Care is made only for wood, and you do not have to know exactly where the termites are for it to work which is a plus. Bora-Care is sprayed evenly over all exposed surfaces of the wood and actually penetrates through the entire piece of wood. When the termites in the wood try to consume the wood after it has been treated, they ingest the Bora-Care with the wood and die. No matter where they are in the wood the Bora-Care will find them as long as you treated the exposed wood that you can see. The other main benefit is that Bora-Care stays in the wood forever, so you will not have to worry about termites or beetles infesting the wood that you treated ever again. Also, Bora-Care dries clear so you can paint the wood, stain it, or leave it looking natural.

Bora-Care: http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/boracare-p-100.html

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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?

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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?

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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 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?

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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?

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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 Mario from Bellflower, Ca

02/26/2016

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Can I use Boracare on my bed from underneath?
It is stained on the front surface? Is this safe for kids? I want to use it for my baby bed, inside is not stain only the outside.

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Boracare could be used on the underside of the bed where it is not stained. It is safe when used as directed on the product label. Since you are treating a baby bed we would recommend not using the bed until the product has completely dried, about 48 hours. After that time it will be safe to use the bed again. Bora-Care is a very safe product once dry and it is considered a green product as well.

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Asked by Tim from Palm Harbor Fl

12/07/2018

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How long does Bora Care take to prevent termites on new stud walls?
I'm removing termite invested walls and installing new walls that I'm treating with Bora Care. I just had entire house treated with in ground treatment as well.... Will the Bora Care start working right away to prevent new wood from getting eaten?

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Bora-Care starts working as soon as it has soaked into the wood. When wood boring insects such as termites consume the wood treated with Bora Care, they will ingest a lethal dose which will kill them. Bora Care will also remain active in the wood for the lifetime of the wood, so it will continue to protect the wood for it’s lifetime.

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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 Gregory from Port-au-prince, Haiti

03/31/2014

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Is Bora-Care your best recommendation to treat roof of plywood infested by powderpost beetles?

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Bora-Care should be used to treat powderpost beetles on raw wood. It should be mixed at a 1:1 ratio and can be applied by spraying or painting the wood. Please refer to the product label for full mixing and application instructions.

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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?

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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?

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

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