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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?
    A

    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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  • Asked by Lynn from Lowndesboro, Alabama
    01/19/2020
    Q
    Does Bora-Care work on carpenter bees?
    A

    Bora-Care will not work for carpenter bees. For carpenter bee control, we recommend our Carpenter Bee Control Kit. 

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  • Asked by J from Kaneohe, Hi
    01/15/2014
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    I've got small piles of dust in the corners of my cabinets.
    Termite guy came by and said it wasn't termites. There doesn't seem to be any droppings, only fine powdered wood in the corners, near hinges
    A
    It sounds like you could be dealing with Powderpost Beetles.   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. Dominion is not a wood treatment product and will not move through the wood.  You should use a wood treatment product like Bora-Care.  Please take a moment to read over our article on How to Get Rid of Powderpost Beetles.
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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 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 James from Tallassee, Tn
    05/08/2018
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    Will Bora-Care repel Carpenter Bees?
    A

    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 Terry from Michigan
    03/28/2019
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    Can I apply Bora-Care with Mold Care over an application of regular Bora-Care?
    A

    Yes, you can apply Bora-Care with Mold-Care over an application of Bora-Care. 

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  • Asked by Sarah
    12/28/2010
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    What can I do about applying Bora-Care on wood floors that have a stain and old finish on them?
    I noticed in my dining room, I seem to have some type of little bug holes and lines in the wood. I sanded this floor, and I have not put any stain or finish on it. Will these bugs get into other places, and what if the other floors are stained?
    A
    Bora-Care is the preferred choice for old house borers and powder post beetles which is probably what you have.  Bora-Care can only be used on raw, untreated, unsealed wood. If you are trying to treat wood that is already stained or sealed, you either have to sand the finish off completely like you have done on some of the other wood, or your only other option is to drill holes in the areas that you see damaged and inject the Bora-Care directly into the wood; bypassing the stained layer.
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  • Asked by Jim
    08/20/2010
    Q
    Will Bora-Care kill moss growing on a shingle roof?
    A
    Bora-Care is not labeled to be applied to shingles or anything other than wood. Although, it is labeled to kill wood destroying fungus, it is not labeled for moss or other building materials.  Unfortunately, we do not carry any other fungus type products. We are sure a Home Depot or other hardware store may have something.
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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?
    A

    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 Raymond from San Francisco, Ca
    10/05/2018
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    I see exit holes 1/16" on my non lad 6x6x8 ft. beam. There is 1 painted surface. I suspect wood boring beetles. Can I use Boracare?
    I have 3 surfaces that I can treat.  Possible wood beetles?  I was thinking of drilling a series of ¼ dia c 2’ deep holes at random and filling with Bora-Care solution or a product that you can recommend and then plug holes at a later date.  Thanking you in advance.
    A

    Bora-Care would be the best product to use, applied twice to the three surfaces you can get to.  It will penetrate up to 4 inches with 1 application, and up to 8 with 2.  If you choose to drill you should drill whatever size hole you need based on what you have available to inject the Bora-care with.  Typically if you have an injection piece of equipment, 1/4 inch or 1/8 inch holes are used.  Please see this technical bulletin from the manufacturers of Bora-Care that explains about drilling and injecting into wood.  See page 5 and it will give specifics about the drill pattern, etc. 

    Bora-Care Remedial Technical Bulletin

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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.
    A
    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 Carol
    06/29/2011
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    What can I use for termite protection for exposed treated beams of my 30 yr old house?
    I live in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico in a concrete house with wooden beams that run from the exterior through the house and back out. The beams were treated with diesel fuel and old motor oil for years. Is there any alternative treatment at this late date or must I continue this yucky messy treatment?
    A
    Bora-Care can only be used on wood that has not been painted, stained or sealed. We are unfamiliar with the diesel/motor oil treatment but we will assume that the oils have penetrated into the wood a bit and Boracare can most likely not be used on the wood. Unfortunately, Bora-Care is the only product that can penetrate into wood and provide long term protection against termites and other wood destroying pests.
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  • Asked by Matthew from Spring, Tx
    04/23/2019
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    Is bora-care safe to use on bee hives?
    I’m in the process of building bee hives and other lumber in my shop has Powderpost beetles. I’ve removed the infected lumber and I’m looking to treat the rest of the lumber in my shop before I finish building the hives. Will bora-care effect honey bees? Outside will be painted with bare wood inside.
    A

    We would recommend contacting the manufacturer of Boracare directly to see if this application would be safe or harmful to the bees. You can reach Nisus directly at 800-264-0870.

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  • Asked by Mike from Indiana
    06/03/2014
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    If Boracare penetrates 4" why would I need to treat both sides of lumber 1"thick?
    A
    For optimum penetration of the product into the wood and the quickest protection/elimination from insects, the Boracare needs to be applied to all sides, or at least as many sides as you can get to of the wood, no matter the depth. When it comes to protecting against wood destroying insects like termites you do not want to leave room for an inconsistent coverage that could allow more damage to be done.
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  • Asked by Jamie from Hayward, Ca
    06/14/2021
    Q
    Can I apply Bora-Care in the sun or is sundown better?
    Best time to apply it to redwood deck? In full sun or better not sunny?
    A

    Wood just needs to be dry before applying Bora-Care. There is no specifics on the time of day it should be applied. As long as you are not expecting rain in the next 48 hours.  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 Joan from Mcnaughton
    04/08/2020
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    I have a log home and am thinking Bora-Care might solve insect problems. The logs are stained can I use this?
    A

    Bora-Care can only be applied to raw wood that has not been painted, stained or sealed.  You would need to sand the wood down to the original raw state before applying.

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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?
    A

    Per the manufacturer, yes, Boracare can be applied to wood that has been treated with a concrobium product.  

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  • Asked by James from Mine Hill Nj
    03/18/2014
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    Do you carry a product for Powder Post Beetles? If so, what is it?
    A
    Bora-Care is a wood treatment product that is used to treat raw wood for the eradication of powder post beetles. You can spray it on all sides of the wood or paint it on the wood. It should be mixed with hot water in a seperate container and then applied in your sprayer. Please click on the product label for additional information on the product. We carry the product in a gallon size and offer free shipping.
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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?
    A
    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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