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  • Asked by Jared from Overton, Nv
    09/25/2017
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    Will Boracare have any effect on romex wiring?
    I am doing a remodel where there has been some infestation. we have the wall, floor and attic areas opened up. There is existing romex wiring.
    A

    No, Boracare will not affect the romex wiring when applied to raw wood. The rate is 1:1 for an active infestation.

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  • Asked by Chris from Arlington, Va
    06/05/2018
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    How many dry days in a row do you need to have before applying Boracare to a cedar fence? And how long does it take to dry?
    Also, if I apply this along the bottom three feet of my fence (sufficient for a termite barrier), will the fence stain evenly?
    A

    Wood just needs to be dry before applying Bora-Care.  It can take up to 48 hours for it to dry after application.  It should dry clear when mixed as directed and would not affect stain once dry. 

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  • Asked by Earl
    07/11/2011
    Q
    Will Bora-Care dried residue continue to kill pests and for how long?
    A
    When applied according to the product label, Bora-Care will penetrate into unfinished (unpainted, unstained) wood and will last for the life of the wood.
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  • Asked by Mike from Los Angeles, Ca
    02/21/2016
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    What can I used to treat my wine barrel planters for fungus?
    I am using wine barrels (halves) as planters. After 5 yrs, I lost one due to fungus growth on the inside of it. There has been no paint or stain applied to the inside, but of course the barrel did have red or white wine and so is stained. I looked through MANY of your questions - nice job!
    A

    You could use a product called Boracare on the barrels but you would be required to seal the inside of the wine barrel after application.  The red/white wine stain will not affect the application, only if it were stained with an actual wood stain or sealant.

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  • Asked by Gary from San Diego
    05/08/2016
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    How long do you boil when making Boracare?
    1 Gal Glycol, 4.5 Lb Borate, 3.5 Lb Boric acid
    A

    We sell the product Boracare and are happy to assist you with ordering and using that product. We are unable to offer advice on how to create or manufacture chemicals.

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  • Asked by Jerry from Charleston, Sc
    02/23/2018
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    How do I dispose of excess Bora-Care?
    Already mixed with water. What about cleanup of brush too?
    A

    For any left over mixture of Bora-Care, we recommend that you contact your local city or county sanitation department for proper disposal instructions in your area as they can vary. Your brush can be washed with soap and water or you can dispose of it as well.

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  • Asked by Kelly from Georgia
    04/07/2015
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    I have dryrot in a plywood bulkhead on my fiberglass sailboat. Which of your products should I uses?
    I have eliminated the offending water intrusion. The area of the bulkhead affected is not structural, thought a chain plate is on an unaffected portion of the bulkhead and I must stop the fungus from spreading. Replacing the bulkhead is virtually out of the question.
    A
    We recommend using a borate product such as BoraCare or Timbor and treating the affected wood directly. Please read our Dry Rot Repair Article for directions and application procedures. 
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  • Asked by Tray
    04/27/2017
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    Will Bermuda grass come back if Bora-Care was accidentally applied to it at the diluted rate?
    A

    Bora-Care is an insecticide used for treating wood boring insects and is meant to be applied to raw wood.  It is not labeled for use on turf grass.  If Bora-Care was accidentally applied to your lawn it will most likely kill it.  Borate, Boracare's active ingredient, kills plant life, including grass, trees and shrubs.  

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  • Asked by Steve from Tappahannock, Va
    10/31/2019
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    Will Bora Care or Tim-Bor prevent fungus growth around nail heads in painted pine siding where water can enter?
    Nails loosen. Water can seep into the painted yellow line siding allowing fungal rot around the nail heads and also at end cuts.
    A

    Bora-Care and Tim-Bor should only be used on raw, unfinished wood.  It should not be used on wood that has been painted, sealed or stained.  If applications of either product are needed, the wood would need to be stripped down to it’s natural state before application. 

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  • Asked by Ramses
    11/13/2011
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    How can I treat powderpost beetles in painted church seats?
    I have a problem with powderpost beetles and it is in church seats. Please help me on that because all the seats are painted. So what do I have to do with it? Thanks a lot.
    A
    The only way to treat the seats with an insecticide is to strip the paint and apply a product called Boracare. If that is not an option you can check with local pest control companies to see if they offer a fumigation chamber or heat chamber that would be the correct size to treat the chairs.
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  • Asked by Kurt
    11/14/2013
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    Can I mix Bora-care and Steri-fab to take care of a mold infestation?
    A
    Sterifab is not labeled to treat mold. Boracare alone will not treat mold. You would want to use a product called Boracare with Moldcare to kill existing mold and to prevent future mold growth.
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  • Asked by Steve from Tappahannock Va
    10/31/2019
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    Will Bora Care or Tim-Bor decrease the excellent paint adhesion of clear yellow line siding?
    What type of paint primer would you recommend over Boracare or Timbor?
    A

    Once Bora-Care has dried completely on the raw, unfinished wood, you can seal, stain or paint with whatever product you would like.  There are no restrictions on what you can use once the product is dry.  

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  • Asked by Cory from Green Bay, Wi
    10/01/2018
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    I’m looking at treating reclaimed 6x6’s for a coffered veiling. How deep does the Bora-Care penetrate?
    A

    Bora-Care is meant to be applied on all surfaces of raw, unfinished wood so it penetrates all the way to the center of the wood, and will last the lifetime of the wood.

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  • Asked by Len
    11/24/2009
    Q
    Will Bora-Care kill severe black mold on plaster?
    A
    No, Bora-Care is not labeled to treat or prevent mold.  However, we do sell an upgrade version of Bora-Care called Boracare with Mold-Care that is labeled to treat and prevent mold on wood.
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  • Asked by Ron from Fort Mill, Sc
    02/16/2020
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    How long do I have to wait to restack wood treated with Boracare?
    How much boracare do I need and how long after spraying do I have to wait before I restack.
    A

    One gallon of Bora-Care will treat approximately 100 lineal feet of 2 x 4 stud wall. You would want to make sure the product has completety dried before restacking. This can typically take up to 48 hours 

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  • Asked by Melissa from New Iberia
    05/18/2016
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    Can you spray Borac-care inside existing walls? Will it effect the insulation in the walls?
    I found a termite colony inside my wall up at the top near ceiling. They are visible on one side of the wall that is painted but not a trace on the side that is not painted. Visible meaning that there are small holes and I can see movement of little white crawlers inside the holes. Also, some winged ones came out of holes. There is insulation inside of the walls. Should I drill holes in walls and spray this stuff inside the walls. Or should I use something else for for this purpose. I bought termite killer from local home improvement store because it was like late evening when the bugs started flying around and in a panic it was the quick fix. I seems to have killed the small white crawlers and the winged critters but now days later, I have these bigger brown ones coming out the holes, only three but still. I don't know if more are in there and I want them gone. Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
    A

    Boracare should only be applied directly to wood. We would recommend using something like Termidor Foam in the wall voids. This product will be injected at the studs of the wall. Termidor Foam is a non-repellent so the termites do not know they are coming in contact with it. You can drill holes in the stud every 10-12 inches apart. This product has a residual of 3 months. 

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  • Asked by Chris from Orange, Ca
    06/27/2013
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    How do i treat an existing wall with Boracare?
    We apparently have termites inside a laundry room wall, how do we treat the studs in this situation?
    A
    You will need to either open the wall completely and spray or paint the studs with the mixed solution of Boracare, or use a termite injection tool to inject it directly into the wood. Another option would be to use an expanding foam like Termidor Foam or Premise Foam to drill holes on either side of the studs and inject it in to run down and expand around the stud, or drill holes into the studs in search of the galleries they have eaten away and shoot the foam into these spots for direct treatment. If you have drywood termites these treatment methods should get rid of the entire colony in the wall. If you have subterranean termites you will need to do a trench treatment to properly eliminate the infestation and protect your home. You can see the directions and products needed to complete the treatment in our article called How To Do A Termite Treatment. Please let us know if you have any questions.
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  • Asked by Mark from Chesapeake, Va
    04/28/2017
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    Will Bora-Care prevent carpenter bees from boring into my house?
    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 Francisco from Az
    03/09/2017
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    Can Bifen XTS be blended with Dominion 2L for drywood termites?
    A

    Bifen XTS and Dominion 2L should not be mixed for any termite treatments. Neither of these products are a wood treatment product. We do carry Bora-Care for treating wood surfaces. Please take a few moments to review our treatment article on How to Get Rid of Drywood Termites for more information on a successful eradication.

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  • Asked by Spencer from Los Angeles, Ca
    09/04/2011
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    I'm installing an unfinished hardwood floor. Can Bora-Care be used to treat the sub-floor only?
    Do you think spraying Boracare on the raw sub-floor is sufficient to prevent termites or do I need to spray the flooring as well. I don't really want to get the flooring wet. Is there another method?
    A
    Bora-Care can be applied to any raw wood that is not painted, stained or sealed.  It will only prevent termites from entering the wood that it is applied to.  Most of the time termites would have to eat through the sub-floor to get into the hardwood floors above, but there is no 100% guarantee that the termites will enter this way.  Treating the sub-floor would only ensure the termites do not get into the sub-floor.  If you want the hardwood floors protected as well, you should treat those also as long as they are unfinished.  Bora-Care dries on clear and is used for this purpose all of the time, so it is no problem to stain and seal the wood after Bora-Care has been applied.
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