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Asked by Steve from Gladwin, Mi

07/23/2024

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Can Bora Care be mixed in with stain?

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No, Bora-Care cannot be mixed with stain, but you can apply stain after applying Bora-Care.

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Asked by Andy from Willis Tx

07/21/2024

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If it comes in contact with my skin is that a problem?

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Bora-Care 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 wear safety gear to prevent contact.

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Asked by Laura from Illinois

07/11/2024

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We gutted the house and want to treat it before we start remodeling can we use Bora Care?
Found 1 stud that has new damage. Can we treat all the indoor wood before we start remodel?

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Yes, Bora-Care can be used on the damaged stud or new stud. It can be used on any exposed studs as a preventative and curative treatment, at a 1:1 ratio. You can treat all the wood, as long as it's bare and as long as nothing will tamper with the treated wood.

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Asked by Brian

06/25/2024

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I know Bora-Care is toxic to plants but can I use it to treat a plant trellis?
I’d treat the trellis prior to its install

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Bora-Care can be used to treat a plant trellis. Make sure the product is dry before adding plants.

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Asked by Tom from Lakeland

06/17/2024

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Grounded down tree trunk
We had a huge oak tree grounded down that was dead. The oak tree was also infested with termites. It’s been over a year since it was ground down, but we still see termites on the ground. Can I spray the area with grounded down sawdust and wood chips with borax?

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No, Bora-Care cannot be applied in the manner that you are describing. It is only intended to be applied to finished wood. You may consider putting bait stations around the home to ensure they do not try to move from that location to your home.

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No, Bora-Care cannot be applied in the manner that you are describing. It is only intended to be applied to finished wood. You may consider putting bait stations around the home to ensure they do not try to move from that location to your home.

https://www.domyown.com/advance-termite-bait-system-kit-p-1331.html

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Asked by Janet from Knoxville Tn

06/15/2024

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Powder post beetles
I have an old tobacco barn that has powder-post beetles. Is there a product that I can use to put in my fumigator? I need to be able to have something that can reach up into the rafters and I can’t do that with the sprayer. Also, there’s lots of miscellaneous junk in the barn and if I fog the building, I think I’ll be better able to get the product On all the surfaces

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You cannot fog a structure with Boracare or any other substance for powder post beetles. The beetles lay dormant in the egg stage in the wood until they emerge as adults and start to eat their way out of the wood. Boracare and any product for powder post-beetle treatment must be applied to the raw n…
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You cannot fog a structure with Boracare or any other substance for powder post beetles. The beetles lay dormant in the egg stage in the wood until they emerge as adults and start to eat their way out of the wood. Boracare and any product for powder post-beetle treatment must be applied to the raw natural surface of the wood so that it can penetrate all the way through and kill insects as they consume the treated wood. Boracare can be sprayed or painted on and should be used at a 1:1 ratio for any active areas of the barn. We have a great instructional video on the product page that goes over how to mix and apply the solution to the wood. Any timbers or beams thicker than 4-5 inches in 2 directions will need two coats of Boracare applied to penetrate the center of the wood.

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Asked by Fernando from Los Angeles California

05/23/2024

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Can I apply Bora-Care after a wall has been treated with Termidor foam?
Hi. I want to apply Termidor foam in my walls to kill the active infestation. Then after a few days I want to rip out the drywall and do repairs, then apply Bora Care. Would this be ok?

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It is recommended that you wait for 90 days after the application of Termidor before you apply Bora-Care. This will give Termidor time to do its job as it will take time for the Termites to get the active ingredient through the colony.

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Asked by Jeremy from Theodore, Al

05/16/2024

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What is the mix ratio for spraying the wood in a pole barn shed with Bora-Care? I would be using a 25-gallon sprayer

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Boracare is not labeled to used as full strength as it is a concentrate you must mix with water. For post-construction and active infestations, the use rate is 1:1. For preventative use rates are 1:1, 2:1, 3:1, or 5:1 Refer to the label for complete instructions.

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Asked by David from Key Largo, Florida

05/01/2024

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Can Bora-Care be used with an electric ULV flogger in your attic and crawl space?

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Boracare is too thick of a product to be used in any type of fogger. It can be foamed into wall voids or sprayed or painted directly onto raw untreated wood only. If you cannot directly access the wood that needs to be treated, foaming is the best solution, although it will only penetrate int…
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Boracare is too thick of a product to be used in any type of fogger. It can be foamed into wall voids or sprayed or painted directly onto raw untreated wood only. If you cannot directly access the wood that needs to be treated, foaming is the best solution, although it will only penetrate into wood that it is directly contacting.

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Asked by Jennifer from Tennessee

03/24/2024

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I am building a new home. Should I treat with Bora Care before or after my electrician and plumbing?
I don’t want to interfere with what my electrician and plumber. Can I treat everything before they come out?

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Bora-Care can be sprayed before or after the people working on your home come & will not interfere with them. The product just need a few hours to dry & then they will not be able to tell that the wood has been treated

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Asked by Brandi

03/06/2024

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Can I treat my hardwood floors for powder post beetles with Bora-Care?

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Yes, once Boracare is applied as directed to the raw wood, it is recommended that you wait at least three days for the product to dry and soak through the entire piece of wood. Do not wait longer than six weeks to re-sand/stain/seal the floor.

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Asked by John from Greenville Michigan

03/06/2024

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Can I use Bora-Care on a wood foundation outside the house?

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As long as the wood is unpainted/unstained, you can apply Bora-Care. Any wood outside would also need to be sealed/painted once the surface has dried for protection.

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Asked by David from Clermont,fl

03/06/2024

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Isn’t Bora-Care basically borax and ethylene glycol?

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Bora-Care is a borate based product, a form of Boron like Boric acid but not the same, and ethylene glycol. You can see the active ingredients on the SDS sheet.

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Asked by Sam

02/28/2024

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Does Bora-Care kill adult powder post beetles? Is it safe to use in a house with pets?
We have powder post beetles in our basement, infesting the support beams. If I spray them, will it kill all the powderpost beetles and kill the hatching larvae in the future? We also have pets and want to know if we need to have them out of the house while we spray.

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Bora-Care will kill any & all powder post beetles that feed on the wood. It will not kill the larvae right when they hatch, but once they start feeding on the wood it will kill them as well. The product is safe for pets as long as used as directed. Just them keep them out of the area (not the whole …
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Bora-Care will kill any & all powder post beetles that feed on the wood. It will not kill the larvae right when they hatch, but once they start feeding on the wood it will kill them as well. The product is safe for pets as long as used as directed. Just them keep them out of the area (not the whole house) while applying & they may return once it has dried, typically a few hours.

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Asked by Joe from Dunn Nc

02/14/2024

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I have a small wood table in the kitchen and used for storing and making coffee. Is Bora-Care safe to use here?

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Yes, Bora-Care can be used on wood furniture used for serving and preparing food once the application has dried and a water based sealant, paint or stain has been applied.

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Asked by Anne

02/04/2024

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Is Bora-Care safe for HVAC closets?

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While treating areas with Bora-Care, turn off any HVAC systems. Let the treatment dry for 1-2 hours then the unit can be turned back on.

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Asked by Anne

02/04/2024

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Is there a product like Bora-Care that can be used on finished/painted surfaces?

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If you are not able to strip the paint/stain off the wood and apply Boracare, then you can inject a product like Jecta or Boracare as directed into the damaged areas.

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Asked by Stacey from Honolulu

01/28/2024

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When painting Boracare on subfloor, how long should I wait before relaying laminate overtop. Is 72 hours long enough?

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The Bora-Care application needs to be completely dry before relaying the laminate. This does usually take about 48-72 hours, however, you do want to check to be sure that the product is completely dry.

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Asked by Roy from Bowling Green

01/02/2024

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I am replacing a fir door infested with termites with another fir door. Will Bora-Care protect this door?
Only evidence of termites is in this door. Could be subterranean

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Bora-Care can be used on raw wood flooring to protect it from termites before adding a sealant or stain to the wood floors. If in fact they are subterranean termites, you need to find out where they are coming up from and also do a trench treatment around the home to treat and prevent future infesta…
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Bora-Care can be used on raw wood flooring to protect it from termites before adding a sealant or stain to the wood floors. If in fact they are subterranean termites, you need to find out where they are coming up from and also do a trench treatment around the home to treat and prevent future infestations.

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Asked by John from Luttrell Tn

12/25/2023

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Can you paint over it after it’s dry?
About how long to dry?

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Yes, once Bora-Care has dried you may paint over it. It generally dries within a few hours, different variables will affect how long it takes. Colder temps will make it take longer to dry while sunlight will help speed up the process

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