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  • Asked by Jason from Portsmouth, Virginia
    10/22/2016
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    Is Bora-care flammable?
    I need to treat the ceiling in a garage with a water heater. Is there risk of combustion from the water heater pilot light?
    A

    Per the SDS, Bora-Care is not flammable. We would not recommend applying this product near open flames.

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  • Asked by Chad from Guerneville, Ca
    07/22/2015
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    Does Boracare work on different species of wood boring beetles?
    Does Boracare work on all of the following wood boring beetle species, old world lyctus beetle southern lyctus beetle western lyctus beetle Pacific deathwatch beetle black Polycaon leadcable borer. Also, does the product need to be applied to the area of infestation only, or does one need to apply to surrounding areas to stop any spreading?
    A

    Boracare is labeled for the follwoing types of beetles, Old House Borers, Longhorn Beetles and Ambrosia Beetles, Anobiid and Lyctid Powderpost Beetles.  It is best to apply to the entire piece of wood and surrounding raw wood to treat current infestations and protect from future infestations.

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  • Asked by Cew from Pacific Grove Ca.
    10/31/2013
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    I need your most effective termite control for drywood & subterranean termites.
    Do you ship to CA?
    A
    Subterranean termites and dry wood termites are two very different insects that require two very different treatments. We recommend that you get your termite infestation identified before you select a treatment method to be sure you are choosing the proper treatment method. Here two articles that can help you learn the differences between the two types of termites: Drywood Termites or Subterranean Termites. If you are still unsure after reading the articles you can always call in a professional company. Almost all termite companies will offer a free inspection and they will tell you what type of termites you are dealing with and how they recommend treating for the. At that point you can choose to hire them or do it your self. Termidor SC is the top termite product on the market. Termidor is completely undetectable by termites and once termites touch it they contact, ingest and spread the termiticide until it eliminates the entire colony. Termidor controls all types of termites including Subterranean, Formosan, and Drywood termites though the application method will be different for each type of termite. Both Termidor SC and Bora-Care are able to be shipped to California. We offer fast, free shipping. Please let us know if you need anything else. 866.581.7378
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  • Asked by Brandon from Daytona Beach, Fl
    08/20/2019
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    I am treating a newly constructed residential home with Bora-Care. My question is: If there are 2 x 8 studs throughout the home how much more Boracare would I use? I am using a 1 to 1 ratio.
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    For prevention Bora-Care would be applied at the 5:1 ratio.  There is a chart here that can help determine how much is needed.  For 2x8 a 1:1 ratio will cover 308 lineal feet so at the 5:1 it would be 5 times that.  For new homes you typically only apply 2 feet up from ground.

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  • Asked by Steve from Clear Lake, Mn
    05/23/2016
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    Why does the Boracare label say it covers 1600 sq ft of 1/2" panel in writing and then 800 sq ft of same panel in a table?
    The following is from the label, please help me understand. For Siding and Paneling One gallon of Bora-Care concentrate (2 gallons of solution) will treat 800 sq. ft. of 1" thick wood by spraying only one side. If siding or paneling is 1/2" thick, 1 gallon of Bora-Care concentrate (2 gallons solution) treats 1,600 sq. ft. Table B – Panels, Siding and Plywood (1:1 or 2:1 mixing ratio) Thickness (Inches) 1 Gallon of Diluted Bora-Care Will Treat Up To Minimum Amount of Diluted Bora-Care To Treat 1000 Square Feet 1/4 1,600 sq. ft. 0.6 Gal. 3/8 1,067 1.0 1/2 800 1.2 3/4 533 1.8 1 400 2.6
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    We understand that the Boracare label can be tricky to follow. The text is referring to a gallon of undiluted solution, which makes 2 gallons of finished solution, while the chart is referring to diluted solution. So, one gallon of concentrate makes 2 gallons of finished solution when diluted at a 1:1 ratio, and that total amount of 2 gallons of finished solution covers 1,600 square feet (800 per gallon of dilution).

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  • Asked by Murdock
    10/08/2010
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    Does Bora-Care have any effect on 3m 5200 caulk's holding power?
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    Bora-Care should have no effects on caulking as long as you allow plenty of time for the Bora-Care to dry thoroughly before applying the caulk which is usually 24 hours.
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  • Asked by David from Thousand Oaks, Ca
    08/04/2015
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    What can I use for termites in an attic?
    Is there a product that can be fogged or misted into an attic area that would be effective on 'coating' the wood rafters to kill termites that come in contact with the product. I ask this because the attic area is pretty much inaccessible. thx.
    A

    We do not recommend to fog for termites in an attic. It will not penetrate the raw wood. In this case we recommend to treat using Boracare. Boracare will penetrate up to 4 inches into the wood and will last the lifetime of the wood. You can paint it, spray it, or foam it onto the raw wood. 

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  • Asked by Thomas from Darlington, Wi
    07/15/2014
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    Saving Boracare Solution
    Can you save leftovers of Boracare if You mix too much?
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    No, you cannot save the diluted BORACARE solution. Once mixed, BORACARE should be used within 24 hours or discarded.
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  • Asked by Steven from Hillsville Va
    08/24/2018
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    Is there a bug bomb I can use in an empty house for powder post beetles?
    A

    Powder post beetles live inside wood and can remain dormant inside wood for up to 30 years.  Foggers will be unable to penetrate the wood to contact the beetles, and it certainly won’t give any sort of long term residual to product your wood when they beetles come out of their dormant stage. Bora-Care is the best product for powder post beetles.  It is sprayed/painted on raw untreated wood.  It will soak through to the center of the wood and protect the wood for the lifetime of the wood.

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  • Asked by Gerald from Dayton, Va
    08/23/2012
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    What should I use to treat for powder post beetles on a lumber stack?
    I have several thousand board feet of hardwood (Oak, Hickory and Maple) on lumber stacks that have post powder beetles in them. This lumber has been air drying on strips for over two years at this point. I would like to treat with Boracare and restack not using the strips if possible. What are my best options for getting rid of the beetles and protecting the lumber at the same time? Can I simply lay out a layer of lumber and spray it a Boracare solution and immediately stack on the next layer and spray as I transfer from the strips to a dead stack? Also how much Boracare should I order per 1000 board feet? Thanks for your help.
    A
    Bora-Care would definitely be what you want to use.  You can lay the boards out, spray or paint on the Bora-Care solution, flip the board and treat the other side, and then stack it.  Should not be an issue.  How for the bora-care goes depends on the thickness of the wood.  Please see page 10 of the bora-care label.  Table A on page 10 will tell you how many lineal feet of board the bora-care will treat based on thickness. The table tells you how many lineal feet a DILUTED gallon will treat.  Since you mix Bora-Care 1 gallon to 1 gallon of water which makes 2 gallons of diluted solution, you will double the figure shown.  For instance, it says if you have 2 x 4 wood it will treat 600 lineal feet.  You will double this amount so you will be able to treat 1200 lineal feet of 2 x 4.
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  • Asked by Robert
    06/11/2010
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    Can I use Boracare on logs that have already been stained?
    I have a 9 year old Douglas Fir log home near Albany, NY and started noticing small flying insects boring many small round holes on all sides of the house. The logs have only been stained and not UV or water repellent treated yet so I'm hoping Boracare can be spayed now to soak in past the stain and then once dried I'll apply a special log wood sealant...
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    Unfortunately BoraCare will not penetrate through stain either.  You would have to sand the surface stain off of the wood, pressure wash it off, or drill holes into the infested area and inject Bora-Care into the center of the wood.  Those would be the only options. 
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  • Asked by Doug from Cherry Valley Ny
    08/27/2013
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    Treating powder post beetle in 1-2" hardwood lumber?
    A
    The best product we recommend to use for wood boring insects is Boracare. Boracare will penetrate up to 4in into raw untreated wood. The active ingredient in Boracare is an inorganic salt and once in place will not decompose or volatilize out of the wood. Treatment is long lasting as long as the treated material is not exposed to rain, continuous water or ground contact.
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  • Asked by Steve from Frankfort,ky
    05/21/2018
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    Is there a way to pressurize the injection of boracare for large beams?
    A

    We arent sure we understand what you mean. Boracare is meant to be mixed with water and applied with either a hand pump sprayer that you create the pressure with yourself and spray on until wet but not dripping, or applied with a paint brush or roller. For large beams you would need to be applying it in one of those options and doing two coats to all sides if the beams are more than 5 inches thick in each direction. 

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  • Asked by Guy from Hanover, Pa
    09/02/2018
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    When installing wormy red oak flooring new construction, do both sides need to be sprayed with Bora-Care?
    A

    Bora-Care should be sprayed on all sides of raw wood for the best results.

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  • Asked by Barbara from Hendersonville
    09/19/2018
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    Will Boracare erode metal? I want to treat basement wood ceiling with Boracare. The ceiling has a lot of metal ductwork. While spraying, some of the product will undoubtedly land on the ductwork.
    A

    Boracare will not damage any type of metal.  

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  • Asked by Dennis
    05/26/2018
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    Will Bora-Care treat and protect white pine log carved into totem pole?
    A

    Bora-care is made for treating raw wood, if the wood has been painted, stained or treated in any way it will not absorb into the wood and therefore will not protect your wood. 

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  • Asked by Terry from Marietta, Ga
    02/15/2019
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    We have insulation between the floor joists. We took down insulation to apply Boracare. how long do we wait to put the insulation back up? Can we use the same insulation?
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    It is safe to put insulation back once surfaces treated that have been treated with Bora-Care are completely dry.  You can either use the same insulation or replace with new.

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  • Asked by Joseph from Andalusia, Al.
    03/24/2013
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    What is best way to treat and re-stack stored lumber?
    I have stacked rough-sawn pine 1X lumber that has powderpost beetle infestation. I plan to unstack and treat with Boracare. Do both sides need treating and can the lumber be restacked wet or should I use cross-outs between them? This lumber will be used for siding in the future and have concerns about it turning dark if stacked wet.
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    We do recommend that you treat both sides of the lumber 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 Frederick from Los Angeles
    01/24/2014
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    What protective clothing is recommended in addition to goggles, respirator and gloves when using Boracare?
    Is there some need for a protective hood or something in addition to goggles and a respirator long sleeves and pants and rubber gloves when spraying BoraCare in a closed area such as a crawlspace? If so, where can one buy suitable products?
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    Nisus recommends on the Bora Care product label that applicators use goggles, respirator, protective clothing, and chemical resistant gloves.
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  • Asked by Tom from Newport Oregon
    02/25/2012
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    Can Boracare be used on an unfinished hardwood floor that will be top coated with a clear finish?
    A
    Bora-Care can be used on any raw wood that is not painted, stained, or sealed.  Since it dries on clear, it is no problem to stain, paint, or seal when you are done or apply a clear coat finish.
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