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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
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    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 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?
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    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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  • Asked by Anonymous
    06/23/2012
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    Do you have to get every single centimeter without missing, when applying BORACARE?
    Lets say you are spraying a wood board with Boracare...do you have to make sure you get every inch of that board covered or is it okay if you can spray the whole board evenly but there are very small dots that the mist did not get? Termites would not be able to live in the board if there is SOME Boracare right?
    A
    A few small areas is not a big deal because of how Bora-Care moves through the wood.  However, for best results you should try your best to treat all exposed sides of the wood evenly and thoroughly.
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  • Asked by Ryan from Salt Lake City, Utah
    02/08/2014
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    If I have previously treated wood with TimBor can I subsequently treat with BoraCare?
    I am just wondering if the absorption of the BoraCare will be negatively affected by the previously applied TimBor???
    A
    Yes, you can treat the same wood with the Boracare and the previous treatment with the Timbor will have no effect on the absorption. Both products are borate based and become one with the wood after applied. 
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  • Asked by Kevin from Avondale Az
    04/04/2012
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    Can termites travel over the boracare that has been sprayed on the wood to untreated wood?
    to access or get too the wood that has not been sprayed?
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    Technically speaking, yes, the termites could travel over treated wood to access untreated wood. In most cases though the termites will start trying to infest the wood that is closest to the ground and wood that is very moist whether or not it has been treated with Boracare.
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  • Asked by Emmanuel from Wa
    07/24/2013
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    Can I use Bora-Care on firewood?
    I have a big stack of firewood and I want to prevent those to jump to the near trees. Will the firewood be safe to burn it on the fireplace or wood stove?
    A
    We do not recommend applying Boracare to firewood. Burning any type of insecticide would release the active ingredients into the air. Depending on what you are treating for you could use a granular insecticide like Talstar XTRA up to and around the pile of wood. Please let us know if you have nay further questions.
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  • Asked by Brian from New Orleans
    06/19/2019
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    We have live drywood termites in our second story floor. Can I squeegee Boracare over whole floor?
    Instead of resanding whole floor, wouldn't the Boracare mix seep into the cracks in between the old floor boards? If I needed to resurface I would just replace floor and kill the nest when exposed. Thoughts?
    A

    In order to get the best results, Bora-Care needs to be applied to raw wood and at least one full side of the wood that needs to be treated in order for it to be absorbed, treat and protect the wood. If it’s just squeezed into the cracks and crevices the treatment will not be effective because most of the solution will be left on the painted/stained wood. If you would like to spot treat, then you can spot treat the areas of activity with Jecta, which is a ready to use form of Bora-Care, but you would have to drill into the wood to make the treatment.

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  • Asked by Kenneth from Washington, La
    07/13/2018
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    Can I seal floors after I treat with Boracare?
    It says to not wait longer than three weeks, why? I tear down old building for lumber and very often find that it is infested with-powder post beetles. I would like to treat with Boracare so they can reuse and sand and stain down the road.
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    You can certainly treat any raw lumber with Boracare before it is stored. If it is stored indoors, then you could apply stain, seal, etc. any time after the Boracare application is dry. If the wood is outdoors or otherwise exposed to rainfall, however, then you would need to apply a water sealant within 3 weeks of the Boracare application so that rainfall does not deplete the Boracare residual.

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  • Asked by Will from San Dimas, Ca
    03/26/2015
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    For normal wood fence, should I only spray one side with Boracare?
    Since Bora-Care can penetrate deeply, does that mean I only need to spray one side of the fence?
    A
    For best penetration and protection it is recommended by the manufacturer to treat all 4 sides of the wood with Boracare ensure complete treatment of the wood.
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  • Asked by Pgw from Houston, Tx
    03/20/2018
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    Do I need to spray all sides of studs for the Boracare to Work?
    We flooded from Hurricane Harvey. All my walls are open. Is it enough to just spray the inside or do I need to try to get the spray on the backside/ side facing the brick?
    A

    It is recommended to apply Boracare to all sides of the wood for best results. 

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  • Asked by Terry from Bumpass, Va
    04/29/2016
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    How many gallons of Boracare would I need to treat 1,000 sq feet of exterior cedar siding?
    I have a carpenter bee larvae problem. Woodpeckers have pecked 11 holes in my house to get to them. Would spraying this product on my cedar siding solve my problem?
    A

    We would recommend using two gallons of Boracare. This product will generally treat about 500 square feet. 

    Boracare is not labeled for carpenter bees. A dust, such as Delta Dust, would be an excellent option in the holes. It will make it uninhabitable for the bees to live.  

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  • 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?
    A

    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?
    A
    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 Matt from Mooresville, In
    03/08/2018
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    Will Bora-Care penetrate unfaced foam insulation board?
    I've read that Bora-care will penetrate wood up to 4 inches thick, so I'm wondering if Bora-care technical department has determined whether BC will penetrate 2 inches of unfaced ridged foam board insulation. I installed 2" foam board against my crawl space block wall foundation a few years ago and am considering spraying the foam if BC will penetrate it and reach the face of the masonry block. Thanks
    A

     Per the product label, "Bora-Care solutions may be used on all non-food contact surface cellulosic materials including wood, plywood, particleboard, paper, oriented strand board (OSB), cardboard (non-food packaging material), wood composite structural components, concrete, block, brick, metals, PVC plumbing pipes and other non-cellulosic materials found in structures. Apply Bora-Care solutions only to bare wood, plywood, particleboard and other cellulosic materials where an intact water-repellent barrier, such as paint, stain or sealer, is not present."

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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.
    A
    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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