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  • Asked by Robert from Huntington,tx
    07/16/2013
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    Can i use of Boracare on the underside of portable building?
    I noticed that my portable building has termite damage, and the termites have built their mud tunnels onto and past the treated wood skids that the building is built on. The building has settled, and the treated skids are sitting on the ground. I guess raising it higher than ground level should be the 1st step, but is boracare the best product to use on the underside of the building? Floor joists,etc? Exposed to the weather, but not direct rain? I guess it should be sprayed on?
    A
    Boracare would be a great option for any exposed raw wood surfaces as it will last for the life of the wood and is not in direct shot of rain. However, if you are dealing with subterranean termites, which it sounds like by your reference to mud tunnels, you would need to treat the soil around the base of the structure to eliminate the colony as the Boracare will not get rid of the ones in the ground. Termidor is the number one product on the market for termite control and will eliminate both the termites currently in the soil around the structure and inside the structure, but will also protect it from any future infestations for at least the next 10 years. You can see our article on How To Do A Termite Treatment for the steps you would take to eradicate the colony and protect your structure without having to lift it higher from the ground. Please let us know if you have any other questions.
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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 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 Martha from Shelby, Nc 28150
    08/19/2013
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    What wormlike insect is making holes in my sheetrock?
    Hi, Beside a window in a bedroom in my house twice I have seen something coming out of a small hole in my wall that looked almost like a small fuzzy worm. But looking more closely it was something with sawdust on it and it stuck straight out from the very small hole in the wall. What do you think it is. I am also noticing tiny pencil lead size holes in my finished hardwood floors. I am really concerned. Please help me know what to do.
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    We really cannot guess what the insect may be. We recommend either trying to gather a sample of the pest for a pest ID or calling a pest control operator in to give a free or low cost inspection to help you make the pest ID. Once you know for sure what pest you have, you can choose the correct treatment method.

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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?
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    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 Ian from Londonderry, Vermont
    10/01/2013
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    I am looking to treat 150 year old hand hewn beams out of an antique barn and want to know if Boracare will
    turn the wood darker.
    A
    Bora-Care dries on clear and is made that way so you can stain, paint, or seal any piece of wood after using it and will not make the wood darker after application.
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  • Asked by Dave from Newport Beach Ca
    10/18/2013
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    Treat upholstered chair for termites
    My father passed away and I'm trying to save his favorite chair for my sister. The problem is that it is completly upholstered and I can't get to all the wood structures without ruining it. I tried using Cy-Kick aerosol and drilled small holes through the base of the chair to try to get into the interior of it and sprayed it where It would reach but I'm unable to get it on all the wood, let alone try to find the point of infestation. I wapped it up in a large tarp for a few days hoping the fumes would penatrate the entire chair but when I unwrap it I find several dozen dead small "swarmers" but some that are still alive as well. Is there any product you can recommend that may work without damaging or removing the Upholstery? If I could find a product that was more of a "gas" I could wrap it up in plastic again and leave it for a while. Ironically I had my house tarped and treated for termites a few months ago and it would have been so easy to put the chair in my house then if I would have known. I really want to save this chair for sentimental reasons. Thanks for any help you can give me. Dave
    A
    For furniture your options are limited for treatment. If the wood is in its all natural raw state without any stains or finishes on it you can use a product like Boracare. Boracare will absorb all the way into the wood and eliminate any infestation that is there and last for the life of the wood. It does not stain the wood or leave behind any visible residue, but becomes one with the wood and any insect that ingests it dies. If the furniture has a finish on it, you would either have to drill holes throughout it and inject something like the Boracare or a foam, or the option most go with, hire a company to fumigate it.
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  • Asked by Per from Nj
    10/25/2013
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    Subterranean Termite Infestation - Boracare and Outside Perimeter Treatment
    I have a Subterranean Termite Infestation. They are located in two areas along the sill plate and joists and also an earth filled stoop, sill and joists. I would like to apply Boracare as an immediate treatment (knockdown) and then do the perimeter treatment with Fipronil or Altriset based chemical. Electrical wires are stapled along some areas of the sill. Should the staples be removed to allow better exposed surface area of the wood or can they be left in place? Should a triple carrying beam (or any multi-layered) in the house be drilled on either side to apply the Bora-Care to the center beam?
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    We recommend doing the treatment with the Fipronil or Altriset first, waiting 90 days and then following up with the Boracare. This will allow the termites to go back to the colony with the active ingredient on their body and pass it around the colony causing the entire colony to collapse. If you treat with Boracare first, you risk only killing the termites present and not getting rid of the entire colony.

    Since all surfaces of the wood need to be treated, we would recommend you remove any item that is blocking the application from reaching the wood. You should drill through any layered beam to get the solution all the way to the next beam when necessary.

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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 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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  • 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 Larry from Hilton Head Island, Sc
    06/02/2014
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    We have swarming termites the last week and now I find them in the attic area and in the house.
    What is the best way to treat the termites in the attic area before they form a colony?
    A
    If you are dealing with drywood termite the best product for treatment in an attic whether for eliminating a current colony or just as prevention, would be the Boracare. Boracare can be applied with a paint brush or sprayer directly to any raw natural wood surface to protect the surface for the life of the wood. The Boracare will soak in and penetrate the wood to treat it as a whole and will not be removed unless consumed by an insect or the wood itself is removed from the home.
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  • Asked by John from Fort Bragg, Ca
    07/10/2014
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    can I inject undiluted Boracare into a powderpost beetle hole?
    I don't want to use enough boracare to mix up a batch, just a small syringe full. Or does it need to mix with water even if using a syringe or paitnbrush?
    A
    Boracare needs to be mixed and diluted with water no matter how much or little you are using. So if you only need a few ounces, mix 1 or 2 ounces of Boracare with 1 or 2 ounces of hot water. As long as you keep the dilution at the correct rate you can mix up as little or as much as needed. 
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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 Sonnie from Big Rock, Il 60511
    08/18/2014
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    I need a wood preserver for an untreated new fence that is adjacent to a middle school.
    A
    We would recommend using Boracare. Apply only to bare wood or to wood surfaces where an intact water repellent or finish is not present. For preventative measures, you will use 5 gallons of very hot water with 1 gallon of Boracare. You can either paint this on or spray it on. Once the product dries, you can do whatever you wanted to do with the fence. We would recommend not spraying when anyone is around. It normally dries within 2-3 hours. Please let us know if you have any additional questions.
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  • Asked by Ihuamilly from Chula Vista Ca91910
    09/30/2014
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    How many years will the deck applied Boracare last each of with and without paint?
    I bought your Boracare 4 gallons last week and will receive Wednesday to apply to my renew deck. I want to know that how many years my deck will last each of both condition of deck with paint and without paint after applied Boracare? My concern is I have to remove paint if I want re-apply Boracare to my deck again in the future.
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    Boracare lasts for the life of the wood if it is not exposed to rain, continuous water or ground contact. The amount of time Boracare lasts in the wood will depend upon those factors. There is no specific guarentee because some conditions are more or less favorable than others. In your case, we would recommend using a sealent of some kind after the application of Boracare. Do not expose treated exterior wood surfaces to rain or snow for at least 48 hours after treatment. For longer performance, exterior wood surfaces will require a topcoating with a water-resistant finish such as paint or exterior stain. Apply within 6 weeks of treatment. Boracare must dry completely (at least 48 hours) before applying any protective topcoat. If there is a current infestation, you will do a 1:1 application of Boracare. If this is just for preventative measure, you will do 5:1 application. Make sure the water is very hot when you are spraying it.
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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 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 John from Greensboro
    04/19/2015
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    Does Bora-Care come in a smaller quantity?
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    Currently, Bora-Care is only offered in a gallon size concentrated container.
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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.
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    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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