Bora-Care - Questions & Answers

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  • Asked by Vanessa from St. Helena, Ca
    10/07/2017
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    May I mix Cyzmic and Boracare Together?
    I will be spraying Boracare (1:1 ratio) in my attic prior to installing new insulation. May I add Cyzmic to the Boracare and Water mixture?
    A

    No, it is not recommended that Boracare be mixed with any insecticide. We would recommend using Boracare first. Once the product has dried and a sealant has been used, then an insecticide can be used.

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  • Asked by Mike from Hilton Head, Sc
    10/20/2017
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    Where can I buy Bora-Care in Beaufort, SC?
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    We apologize, but we are not sure where you can purchase Bora-Care locally.  We do carry the product and we offer fast, free shipping.  

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  • Asked by To from La
    02/18/2018
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    Will Bora-Care work on wood already sprayed with concrobium?
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    Per the manufacturer, yes, Boracare can be applied to wood that has been treated with a concrobium product.  

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

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  • Asked by Gregg
    03/27/2018
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    After applying Bora-Care, can I sand and clearcoat without health issues to me? How long should I wait prior to sanding, woodworking and sealing with bar top coating?
    I have the opportunity to receive a piece of cedar 3"thick and make a table. How ever it appears to have several small / deep holes around the edges of the table. I saw a couple gray Beatles on the ground by it.
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    Wood should be sanded and treated with Bora-Care prior to staining, painting, sealing etc. Please wear protective gear included in our Professional Safety Kit when applying the product. You should wait a few days after application has dried.This will allow the product to soak through the entire piece of wood. Do not wait longer than six weeks to re-sand/stain/seal.

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  • Asked by Don from Lineville, Al
    04/18/2018
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    Can Bora-Care be used to treat a cedar fence with termite activity present?
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    Yes, you can use Boracare to treat a wooden fence as long as the wood is raw, meaning it has not been painted, stained, or treated with any type of water sealant. Be sure you are diluting Boracare at a 1:1 ratio with water for active insect infestations. You would need to use a water sealant after the Boracare application is completely dry if you are treating wood that is exposed to rainfall. If the wood is not raw wood, then you can spot treat termite activity with a ready-to-use termiticide such as FUSE Foam.

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  • Asked by Josh from Tallahassee, Fl
    04/26/2018
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    What do you use to fumigate reclaimed beams with powder post beatles?
    I have about ten 6" x 8" x 10' hand hewn beams that are 100 yr old and have powder post beatle damage and want to be sure they aren't active before putting in new construction. Other than Boracare surface treatment, I would like to fumigate and have a steel container that can be used and appropriate safety gear/respirator. What can be purchased for fumigation or does it have to have a ag chemical license to get that type of stuff?
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    Boracare is the best product we have to treat raw wood for powerpost beetles or other similar wood-boring insects. Boracare is there for the life of the wood, however, in very old wood there may not be enough moisture for the Boracare to get all the way to the center of larger beams. Unfortunately, you must have a special chamber to fumigate individual items - an antique dealer can often give a referral - otherwise you would need to have a professional company come out to tent and treat the entire structure. You can do a full pre-construction treatment with Boracare or Timbor on the new raw structural wood to help prevent infestations of wood-boring beetles, carpenter ants, termites, and wood decay fungus.

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  • Asked by James from Tallassee, Tn
    05/08/2018
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    Will Bora-Care repel Carpenter Bees?
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    Unfortunately the Boracare? is not labeled for or to repel 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 Chris from Arlington, Va
    05/10/2018
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    If I pressure wash my new cedar fence, can I pressure wash and seal it afterwards?
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    You will want to pressure wash, dry, apply Bora-Care (allow to dry) and then seal after.

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  • Asked by Rebecca from Belleville, Pa
    05/14/2018
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    My pest control company used Boracare on my acrylic stained home and it turned white. What should I do?
    A

    We would recommend that you contact the Boracare manufacturer, Nisus, for further assistance. Nisus may be reached at 800-264-0870.

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  • Asked by Dennis
    05/26/2018
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    Will Bora-Care treat and protect white pine log carved into totem pole?
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    Bora-care is made for treating raw wood, if the wood has been painted, stained or treated in any way it will not absorb into the wood and therefore will not protect your wood. 

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  • Asked by Ritchie from Petal, Ms
    05/27/2018
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    Is it safe to treat the studs of an occupied home with Boracare as long as I remove my family until the wood is dry?
    Is it safe to treat the studs of an occupied home as long as I remove my family until the wood is dry? I have removed sheetrock in a termite damaged room so my stud walls are exposed. Repairs have been made.
    A

    Yes it is completely safe to use Boracare in the home on exposed studs as long as only the applicator is in the area while the product is being applied, and until the surface of the studs has dried. This could be as little as a couple of hours or as much as a day depending on how heavily you applied the product. 

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  • Asked by Sally from Kenton, Oh
    05/29/2018
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    How do I kill the infestation of Powder-Post Beetles in my 118yr old home?
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    You should use a wood treatment product to treat powder post beetles.  Bora-Care is the best wood treatment product available.  Bora-Care will penetrate through the wood and kill the larvae eating the wood no matter where they are in the wood.  However, it can only be applied to raw wood.  It cannot be applied to wood that is painted, stained, or sealed.  If your wood is painted, stained, or sealed, then you will need to drill holes and inject Bora-Care or sand the finish off of the wood, treat with Bora-Care, and then refinish the wood. Please check out our Powder Post Beetle Treatmen page. Here you will find a treatment guide along with the proper products to use.

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  • Asked by Allan from Cleveland, Oh
    05/30/2018
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    Boracare application
    Cedar outdoor arbor that's painted. I want to treat 4"x10" by drilling down from top and filling holes with Boracare. Would this work?
    A

    When using Bora-Care on painted wood, you should drill a hole every 6 inches up/down the stud/posts to ensure good coverage.

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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 Jainn from San Mateo Ca
    07/07/2018
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    How can I get rid of Boracare on a surface like floors or walls?
    I have pest control company sprayed boracare in my attic and was told it could get inside my house.If they get on my wood floor, furniture or wall, how can I clean it up? Can I use wet towel or mop to wipe them off?
    A

    If Boracare was used correctly by the pest control company, it would only be on the raw wood surfaces within your attic. If any did somehow get on a floor or wall a rag with hot soapy water or a scrub brush dipped in hot soapy water should remove it. 

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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 Vinh from Mission Viejo, Ca
    07/19/2018
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    Can I use Boracare on fly wood in my bedroom?
    How long I can sleep back in my bedroom. if I use Bora-Care to painted fly wood wall in my bedroom?
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    Yes, Bora-Care can be used on fly wood as long as it's raw wood, meaning no stain or any type of finish. If it's being applied to a bed set, you would need to wait until it has completely dried to be able to use the bed/bed set again, this can typically take approximately 48 hours, this would include if a fly wood wall after being treated.

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  • Asked by Ian from Bermuda
    07/28/2018
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    How many gallons of Bora Care can safely be placed on a shipping pallet? Do you offer discounts for large orders?
    A

    There are 36 cases (144 bottles) of the Bora-care per shipping pallet. Yes, we do offer special discounts for larger orders. Please feel free to contact us at 866-581-7378 Ext. 378 for a free quote on your order today! 

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