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  • Asked by Allen from Houston
    11/05/2014
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    Can water based sealers be mixed with Boracare?
    A
    No, Boracare has to be used first. A sealant can be used after the Boracare has dried.
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  • Asked by Jerry from Roseboro, N.c. 28382
    03/07/2015
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    Will Boracare work on salt treated floor joist under a house?
    I had recent termite and moisture damage on a recently purchased house. I removed all damaged flooring structure and replaced it with salt treated floor joist. I am placing moisture barriers on surface of ground. I need to know if Boracare will penetrate this type of lumber. Thanks.
    A
    Bora-Care should only be applied to raw wood. It will not penetrate through any wood that has been pre-treated. Wood that is not painted, stained, sealed, pressure treated or any other pre-treatment on the woods surface.
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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 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 Dale from Aiken,sc
    05/14/2015
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    Can I apply Bora-Care to osb?
    A
    Yes, Bora-Care can be applied to OSB. Please refer to the product label for complete application instructions.
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  • Asked by Luke from Middletown Ct
    05/16/2015
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    Will Bora care work for an active infestation?
    I pulled a small section off of a mud tube in my house and I can see termites moving in it. Is bora care a good product to use to get the termites to take something back to the colony and kill them all or should I use something else?
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    First, it sounds like you may have Subterranean termites. You would do a completely different treatment for them,please see Barrier treatment. Boracare will work well to protect the wood itself. You can apply it for an active wood boring insect problem at a 1:1 ratio. 
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  • Asked by Jim from 19
    06/07/2015
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    Can an insecticide for controlling adult powder post beetles be applied at the same time as Boracare for larva?
    Treating infested black locust structural posts in a home.
    A
    We would recommend using Boracare first. Once the product has dried and a sealant has been used, then an insecticide can be used. Please let us know if you have any additional questions.
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  • Asked by Dee from Dallas
    06/13/2015
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    I heard that glycol will penetrate a wood that's painted w/o effecting the finish.
    Can I paint Bora Care directly onto a painted finish in its undiluted state, such that it will penetrate the finish and the wood to provide a protective barrier. I know you are supposed to drill the wood, but that's not possible everywhere so I was wondering if this would have any protective effect or not.
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    Bora-Care should only be applied to raw that has not been painted, stained, sealed or varnished. It must also be diluted for any application with warm or hot water. It will crystallize on the surface and not penetrate otherwise. We do carry a product called Jecta that can be injected into treated wood.
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  • Asked by Clay from Seattle, Wa
    07/21/2015
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    Does BoraCare overspill stay sticky on plastic floor tarps?
    I'm going to paint/spray on a wood ceiling. Is the overspray/drippage onto my plastic floor tarps going to dry completely so it's not a problem walking on them and I can use the tarps again? Or is the overspray/drippage always going to be sticky since it's going to be sitting on the surface of the plastic instead of soaking into bare wood?
    A

    The water that Boracare is mixed with will eventually evaporate, and it will dry. You could also wash the product off the tarp and reuse it.
     

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  • Asked by David from Thousand Oaks, Ca
    07/24/2015
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    Can Boracare be used in a thermal fogger or in a non thermal (ULV) type fogger?
    Can any of these foggers be used to get the product onto inaccessible rafters? If so would the "fog" be effective? Also what would you suggest to treat douglas fir beams clad in oak veneer that are directly attached to the underside of a roof structure - i.e., no space between beam and interior ceiling.
    A

    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 Vincenzo from Kingston, Idaho
    09/18/2021
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    Powderpost beetles everywhere!
    We bought a 40 year old log cabin which has cedar tongue and groove for the ceiling of the basement. My sister has been living downstairs for the last year and has had numerous powderpost beetle problems. About 2 weeks ago we sprayed the bedroom ceiling and closet wall with Boracare, mixed as a 2:1 mixture with hot water and a manual sprayer. We did 2 coats to be certain and as of today there are still powderpost beetles everywhere. They fall from the ceiling, crawl out of the wall and are a nuisance everywhere. Help me! I can't get rid of these beetles!
    A

    When treating an active infestation, Bora Care should be used at a 1:1 ratio on raw wood. It appears that the product may not have been applied at the correct rate to get control of the active infestation. Please be sure to review the product label for more information and complete application instructions. Also, please take a moment to review our Powderpost Beetles article here for more information on this pest.  Boracare will last for the life of the wood but will only kill the beetles that are active and feed on the wood so you can still see activity as they can lay dormant for years until conditions are right for the young to hatch and become active.

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  • Asked by Alan from Houston, Tx
    09/26/2021
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    How deeply will Bora-Care penetrate into 2" x 12" unfinished floor joists? What is your basis for this data?
    What is the basis for how deeply will Boracare penetrate into unfinished wood (pine). Can you provide supporting documentation from the manufacturer or another source?
    A
    Bora-Care will absorb fully into new 2" x 12" wood that is unfinished. You can apply the Bora-Care at a 1:1 ratio for active insect infestations or at a 5:1 ratio for prevention. It is recommended to apply the Boracare to all sides of the wood, or to apply two coats if not all sides can be reached. You can view full product information and application details on the label here. If you still need additional information, then you can reach the manufacturer, Nisus, at 800-264-0870.
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  • Asked by Christina from Cosby
    10/10/2021
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    Can I sleep in a room with walls treated with Bora-Care?
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    When you apply Bora-Care, it is best to allow it to fully dry before being in the same room as the treated wood. 

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  • Asked by Red from Detroit, Mi
    06/11/2022
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    After spraying Bora-Care at the 1:1 ratio on an old barn beam that will be turned into a mantle, there is a glossy shine that is sticky to the touch. Is this normal or should I sand it down and reapply?
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    Drying times after Bora-Care can vary depending on the thickness of the lumber, humidty and air temperatures. It’s recommended to allow 72 hours for the Boracare to completely dry before sanding, painting or staining the wood. Once the application has completely absorbed throughout the wood and dried, there should not be any sticky residue left on the surface. Lumber that is greater than 10 inches thick do require 2 applications or if only 1 or 2 surfaces of the wood can be treated.

    Please refer to the Lumber Bulletin and the Bora-Care Total Wood Preservative for Use Prior to Installation of Lumber Section on page 13 of the product label for more information. 

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  • Asked by Celina from Tucson Az
    06/11/2022
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    Can Bora-Care be used on raw maple wood to build kitchen and bathroom cabinets? Will this change the color of the maple?
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    Boracare can be used on ANY raw wood that is not painted, stained, or sealed. Since it dries on clear, there should be no problem with stain, paint, or seal when you are done or while applying a clear coat finish. Please view the full product label for more information. 

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  • Asked by Janene
    06/14/2022
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    Does wood treated with BoraCare need to be sealed in anyway afterwards?
    (Continued) We are still seeing post beetles in our barn a couple years after applying Boracare. I wasn't sure if they were newly hatched beetles or new adults coming in from the environment. The Boracare was used on posts in an old barn so the wood wasn't sealed in any way after the spray was applied. Is it normal to see beetles year after year despite thorough application of Boracare? Also, what is the best time of year to apply Boracare? We applied in late June/early July but can it be used in the fall with the same success?
    A

    BoraCare can be used anytime of year as long as the wood itself is not damp or high in moisture. To ensure your BoraCare application lasts the entire life of the wood, it is recommended to apply a water sealant, stain or paint within 30 days of the application. 
     
    The beetle activity you are seeing could be new beetles coming into the barn. We would recommend inspecting the wood inside the barn for any holes or debris to determine if there is activity inside the wood that has been treated.

    If reapplication of BoraCare is determined necessary, we would suggest applying a paint, stain or sealant within 30 days to ensure the life of wood protection. 

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  • Asked by Tim from Mount Vernon, Wa
    07/24/2022
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    Do I need to spray both the inside and the outside on a newly constructed log home.
    I am getting ready to stain the house and have noticed some new bug hole activity.
    A
    In order to get the full benefits of using Boracare, the product label states it is to be used on raw, untreated wood. Bora-Care penetrates faster when applied to all sides, and you get a more complete application, but if you can only apply to one side, it can still penetrate up to 4 inches into the wood with 1 application. Boracare will last the lifetime of the wood as long as you follow the instructions on the product label.
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  • Asked by Larry from Ducktown
    07/26/2022
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    How heavy do I need to spray Bora-Care?
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    Bora-Care should be applied uniformly and evenly on all sides of raw wood either by spraying or painting on as directed on the label. 

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  • Asked by Sarah from Ypsilanti, Mi
    08/19/2022
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    Can this be used on pressure treated wood?
    My new home has had a serious termite issue for a very, very long time. Just recently had a company do the trench treatment. Going forward I'm trying to do all the things possible to keep the termites away. There is a lot of 4x4 treated lumber that was used as borders around my house and upon pulling them up I see no termite activity on the wood. These 4x4s are probably 20 plus years old and don't even have signs of rot. I read that it's best to not have any wood to ground contact but if the wood is not touching my house and it's treated with Bora-care, will that be okay? Or is it not with the risk?
    A

    Yes, Bora-Care can be used to treat pressure-treated beams in your home. Since the wood is pressure treated just allow ample time for the Bora-Care to absorb in and dry.  You may also see some beading of the product on the wood surface when applied, but it will soak in during the drying process. 

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  • Asked by Linda from Jackson
    08/26/2022
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    I was told locally that Bora-Care is for moisture control, is this correct?
    I can't find any postings saying it was use to remedy excess moisture when coupled with vapor barrier. I don't have termites.
    A

    Bora-Care does not remove moisture. It is labeled to treat raw wood for the following: Wood Destroying Fungus, Termite Control and wood-destroying insects such as termites, carpenter ants, powderpost beetles, etc.
     
     

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