You should apply Boracare to raw wood. You can then apply any stain, sealant, or paint after the Boracare application has dried, usually 24-48 hours.
It is safe to put insulation back once surfaces treated that have been treated with Bora-Care are completely dry. You can either use the same insulation or replace with new.
Yes, you can apply Bora-Care with Mold-Care over an application of Bora-Care.
No, Boracare is not labeled for carpenter bees. For carpenter bees, we would recommend using our Carpenter Bee Kit. Please also check out our Carpenter Bee Guide for more tips on how to treat and prevent them in the future.
Yes, you will treat the wood directly and let the application dry completely. Bora-Care will not absorb into the soil or treat the soil in any way.
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.
You will need to allow the wood to dry completely before applying the finish. We would recommend waiting at least 3-5 days after the Boracare application.
Per the manufacturer, Bora-Care can be used in conjunction with a tent treatment but it's recommended to be applied afterwards. How long after the tent treatment, depends on the chemical the professional company uses, they should be able to tell you how long you have to wait.
Bora-Care will not kill palmetto bugs. It is labeled for wood-destroying insects such as termites, carpenter ants, powderpost beetles, etc. Insects need to ingest wood that has been treated with Bora-Care in order for it to kill them.
You can use Bora-Care but would need to seal the wood before putting it on the ground.
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.
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 with 1 application.
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.
Yes, Boracare can be applied in your garage. It will not affect metal or wiring.
Bora-Care should be sprayed on all exposed sides of the raw, unfinished wood that you’re trying to protect. If will not absorb properly into adjacent wood that has not been treated.
Bora-Care will not work for carpenter bees. For carpenter bee control, we recommend our Carpenter Bee Control Kit.
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
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.
Yes, you can use warm soapy water to clean the runoff from the concrete. Bora-Care will not stain or absorb into the concrete.
