Bora-Care - Questions & Answers

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  • Asked by Randy from Springfield, Wv
    08/13/2015
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    Can Boracare be added to stain?
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    No, Boracare cannot be mixed with stain, but you can apply stain after applying Boracare

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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 Mario from Bellflower, Ca
    02/26/2016
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    Can I use Boracare on my bed from underneath?
    It is stained on the front surface? Is this safe for kids? I want to use it for my baby bed, inside is not stain only the outside.
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    Boracare could be used on the underside of the bed where it is not stained.  It is safe when used as directed on the product label.  Since you are treating a baby bed we would recommend not using the bed until the product has completely dried, about 48 hours.  After that time it will be safe to use the bed again.  Bora-Care is a very safe product once dry and it is considered a green product as well.

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  • Asked by Dale
    03/11/2016
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    Will over-spray of Boracare damage steel roofing? Can wood that has been treated with Boracare be painted?
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    Boracare will not damage steel or any other metal.  Boracare dries clear, so wood that has been treated with Boracare can be painted once the Boracare has dried. 

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  • Asked by Pat from San Francisco, Ca
    03/22/2016
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    How do I apply Boracare between plywood shear walls?
    Interior plywood is attached to studs, 3 inch diameter holes top and bottom currently exist for access. 35 years old. How to protect mud sill, non-PT studs and plywood? Blind spraying?
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    The only way to get Boracare into a wall void would be to use it as a foam. You will need to use a foaming agent and a poly foamer. The mixing ratio is 2:1, meaning 2 parts water to 1 part Boracare. We would recommend using the high expansion formula so there is less moisture. Keep in mind Boracare can only be applied to raw wood.
     

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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?
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    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 Tuan from San Jose, Ca
    11/21/2016
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    Can I use Bora-care on top of Spectracide Terminate Termite Killing Foam ?
    I sprayed Spectracide Terminate Termite Killing Foam on wood 2 week ago.
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    It should be fine to use Bora-Care on the wood as the information we can find on the Spectracide product does not indicate that it penetrates into the wood like the Bora-Care does.

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  • Asked by Douglas from Kona, Hi
    01/06/2017
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    Will placing a cabinet in a freezer kill termites? If so, how long would the cabinet need to be frozen?
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    We apologize, but we are not aware of any natural methods, such as freezing, that will kill termites. We recommend either using Boracare on the cabinet if there is no finish or paint on it or using Jecta directly in the kickback holes from the termites. 

    Please check out our Termite Guide for more tips on how to treat and prevent termites. 

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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 Brandon from Tallahassee
    03/25/2017
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    Does Boracare control carpenter bees?
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    No, Boracare is not labeled for carpenter bees.

    For carpenter bees, we would recommend using our Carpenter Bee Kit. It has everything you need to do a complete treatment for bees.

    Please also check out our Carpenter Bee Guide for more tips on how to treat and prevent them in the future.

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  • Asked by James from Fort Worth, Tx
    04/01/2017
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    Will Bora-Care hurt my cat if she gets into the attic after I spray and it dries?
    Will it hurt birds if I spray the trees. I have beetles and ants in the trees. I have seen the ants trying to get into the attic. Is this as simple as spraying the wood or is there more
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    Pets and people need to be kept out of the area while Boracare is being applied. Once the product dries completely, it is safe for them to return. Boracare is not labeled for use on trees. We would recommend using a general insecticide, such as Suspend SC, on your trees for ants. This can be used every 30 days as needed. 

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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?
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    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 Mark from Chesapeake, Va
    04/28/2017
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    Will Bora-Care prevent carpenter bees from boring into my house?
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    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 Larry from Winchester, Va
    05/11/2017
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    Do you have recommended method to get rid of powder post beetle in a small 4"x4" wooden picture frame?
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    Does the picture frame hold any type of sentimental value? If it doesn't then we suggest tossing it out if infested with powder post beetles. If it does, you can make sure to sand down to the raw wood and apply a product such as Bora-Care on all sides of the wood. This only comes in a gallon concentrate size and that is a lot of product for this small object. Please let us know if you need anything else.

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  • Asked by David
    05/31/2017
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    What equipment can be used to mist wall voids with Bora-Care?
    The label for Bora-Care (and from Nisus themselves) recommends foaming or high pressure misting to treat wall voids. What equipment can be used to apply misting into a wall void? It (unfortunately) appears only the TrueTech 4000 and 7000 are capable of this? For reference, I'm treating an old house for Anobiidae beetles. The walls still have wood lath from the days of plaster. Foaming seems like it would miss much of the wood laths, while misting would be able to cover all the wood. Is my thinking correct?
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    Boracare cannot be used in misting equipment but could be used in foaming equipment, and we carry a few types.  The Foamer Simpson or Chapin Poly Foamer would be able to be used along with a foaming concentrate like the ProFoam.  Once foamed it will only penetrate the wood that it touches, so be sure applications are made directly in areas that contact infested wood or wood you are wanting to protect.  If foaming wall voids would not contact the wood you need to treat you will need to drill into the wood and inject following the instructions on the product label.

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  • Asked by Jim from Stacy
    07/12/2017
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    Will Bora Care stain shingles or aluminum?
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    We have spoken with the manufacturer of Bora-Care, Nisus, and they have stated that there is no problem with aluminum or any other metals with a Bora-Care application.  There have been over 1.5 million houses treated over the past 15 years with no reported adverse effects and we have also done direct corrosion studies with Bora-Care and aluminum that show no corrosion.  Bora-Care is not labeled to be applied to shingles.

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  • Asked by Bob from Midland
    08/29/2017
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    Can I apply Bora-Care to select timbers after I've sprayed them with Timbor Professional and let it dry?
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    Anytime you are treating exterior wood you should always use Bora-Care.  It will last longer in the wood than Timbor.  Also, Timbor can leave a powdery residue behind.  Bora-Care dries clear and will look better after finishing the wood with the stain. 

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  • Asked by Robbie from Wasilla, Alaska
    09/05/2017
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    Is Bora-Care going to be helpful in eradicating carpenter ants?
    Have home infestation of carpenter ants.
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    Bora-Care 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 our Carpenter Ant Kit indoors and Taurus SC (against the exterior of the structure) and Advance Carpenter Ant Bait around trailing sites, trees, structure, wood piles, etc. Please take a few moments to review our article on How to Get Rid of Carpenter Ants for a successful eradication program.

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  • Asked by Ian from Bermuda
    09/14/2017
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    What is the best product and equipment to use for drywood termites in multiple large attics?
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    Boracare would be the best product to treat any accessible raw untreated wood for drywood termites. You can apply Boracare by rolling, painting, pressurized hand pump sprayer, or foamer. Please refer to our How to Treat for Drywood Termites Guide for step by step instructions on how to do a full treatment (Identify, Inspect, Treat & Prevent).  

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  • Asked by Mike from Arizona
    09/20/2017
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    Will Bora-Care also kill swarmers?
    I have a lot of swarmers coming out of my walls. If I foam this into the walls, will it kill the existing swarmers or only the other termites that eat the wood? If not, how do I kill the existing swarmers since they don't eat wood?
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    565 PLUS XLO will kill termites or any other insects on contact. However, keep in mind that most swarming termites will die on their own in about a day. You should determine what kinds of termites are in the area (either Drywood or Subterranean) so that you can address the larger issue at hand, which is that there is a mature termite colony in the area. Bora-Care should only be applied to raw, natural wood for treating wood destroying insects. If you are treating for swarmers, we recommend spot treating voids with Fuse Foam and using Taurus SC in a trenched and drilled holes for termites. Please take a few moments to review our treatment article on How to Get Rid of Termites for a successful treatment program.

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