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  • Asked by Sam
    02/28/2024
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    Does Bora-Care kill adult powder post beetles? Is it safe to use in a house with pets?
    We have powder post beetles in our basement, infesting the support beams. If I spray them, will it kill all the powderpost beetles and kill the hatching larvae in the future? We also have pets and want to know if we need to have them out of the house while we spray.
    A

    Bora-Care will kill any & all powder post beetles that feed on the wood. It will not kill the larvae right when they hatch, but once they start feeding on the wood it will kill them as well. The product is safe for pets as long as used as directed. Just them keep them out of the area (not the whole house) while applying & they may return once it has dried, typically a few hours.

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  • Asked by David from Clermont,fl
    03/06/2024
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    Isn’t Bora-Care basically borax and ethylene glycol?
    A

    Bora-Care is a borate based product, a form of Boron like Boric acid but not the same, and ethylene glycol. You can see the active ingredients on the SDS sheet.

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  • Asked by John from Greenville Michigan
    03/06/2024
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    Can I use Bora-Care on a wood foundation outside the house?
    A

    As long as the wood is unpainted/unstained, you can apply Bora-Care.   Any wood outside would also need to be sealed/painted once the surface has dried for protection.

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  • Asked by Brandi
    03/06/2024
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    Can I treat my hardwood floors for powder post beetles with Bora-Care?
    A

    Yes, once Boracare is applied as directed to the raw wood, it is recommended that you wait at least three days for the product to dry and soak through the entire piece of wood. Do not wait longer than six weeks to re-sand/stain/seal the floor.
     

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  • Asked by Jennifer from Tennessee
    03/24/2024
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    I am building a new home. Should I treat with Bora Care before or after my electrician and plumbing?
    I don’t want to interfere with what my electrician and plumber. Can I treat everything before they come out?
    A

    Bora-Care can be sprayed before or after the people working on your home come & will not interfere with them. The product just need a few hours to dry & then they will not be able to tell that the wood has been treated 

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  • Asked by Robert from Torrance
    10/31/2024
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    What should the concentration of Bora-Care be to apply to a wooden beam that is 4 inches thick?
    A

    Boracare is applied at a 1:1 ratio for wood that is 4" thick or greater. Refer to the label for complete instructions..

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  • Asked by Cody from Long Beach
    11/13/2024
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    How long will 5:1 mix ratio provide protection on treated wood with Bora-Care?
    A

    Bora-Care can be used at a 5:1 ratio for preventative treatment and will last for the life of the wood. 

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  • Asked by Cody from Long Beach
    11/13/2024
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    Is 5:1 mix ratio on Bora-Care enough to end active wood boring beetle infestation?
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    Bora-Care should be applied at a 1:1 ratio for active infestations.  Complete instructions on the label.

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  • Asked by Tina from Ny
    10/21/2021
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    Can I apply Bora-Care to wood with mildew stains?
    I won't have time this fall to do the full clean and protective stain, but I can fit in a round of Bora-Care. The wood siding however shows mildew, but does not repel any liquid. Would it be okay to use Bora-Care now, then wash and stain the siding next year? So it is at least protected from bugs?
    A
    Bora-Care does not treat mold. You will want to remove stains first, then treat with Bora-Care with MoldCare application once dried then stain and seal exterior wood as directed for the best application for treating/preventing wood destroying insects and mold/mildew. We do offer Mold Clean that can be applied to remove stains with minimalizing or eliminating scrubbing and it penetrates deep into wood pores for thorough stain removal, which bleach cannot do.
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  • Asked by Barbara from Glendale
    08/15/2021
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    Can BoraCare be used to treat foundation holes and pouring the mixed solution into the holes around the foundation?
    I have a termite problem with a dead tree close to my house, started see termites in walls.
    A

    Bora-Care can only be used on raw, untreated, unpainted wood for curative and preventative treatments against termites and other wood destroying insects. It has no efficacy or ability to treat termites in the soil.

    If termite activity has been seen in the home, you will want to treat by doing Termite Trench Treatment directly against the foundation of the home using Taurus SC. Taurus SC can eradicate an exisiting termite colony within 90 days and provide a 10 year barrier protection against future termites when done correctly.

    Please view our How to Treat for Termite Guide for more information. 

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  • Asked by Jay from Shenandoah
    08/20/2021
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    Should Bora-Care be applied to the front and back of a new barnwood wall or just one side of the wall?
    A

    For best results, it is recommended to treat all accessble sides of the wood with the Bora-Care solution to ensure the solution absorbs completely through the wood. 

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  • Asked by Gery from Irvine, Ca
    08/21/2021
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    My garden trellis is made of unfinished red cedar and supports a 30 plus year old rose. Working around the rose, I applied Bora Care by brush and roller to most of the wood, which is infested with termites, but am unable to paint or seal the because the rose partially covers the wood. Should I reapply Bora Care periodically, and if so, how often?
    A

    If you are treating wood with Bora-Care that is exposed to rainfall and that cannot be sealed, then yes, you likely will want to reapply the Bora-Care every 3-5 years as needed.

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  • Asked by Kevin
    08/31/2021
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    What is the shelf life of Bora-Care?
    A

    The shelf life of Bora-Care is 3 years if stored in a cool dry area out of any sunlight or extreme temperatures.  Keep in mind that once the product has been diluted, the solution should be used or discarded within 24 hours of mixing.

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  • Asked by Mike from Pasadena, Ca
    09/06/2021
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    Can I use Bora-Care on a painted porch post & railing that has termite dropping below if I power wash it first?
    The porch post already has cracks in it and some of the wood next to it sounds hallow. Will Bora Care still penetrate into the cracks even if the wood is painted, but is slightly cracking & exposed?
    A

    No, for Bora-Care to work properly, it would need to be applied to raw wood only with no paint, stain or finish on it. Please be sure to review the product label for more information and complete application instructions. 

    Instead of Bora Care, if you are unable to strip the paint, you may want to consider using a product like Jecta into inject into the wood. You may view the product label here.

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  • Asked by Roger from Pasadena, Ca
    09/07/2021
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    I am using Bora Care to treat the outside of a full wine barrel planter along with sealing the application with a verathane type sealant. For additional protection, can I use BoraCare on the inside of the barrel without a sealant, or is the sealant going to be necessary because the product is water soluble?
    A

    Yes, it is recommended to seal all wood surfaces after applying Bora-Care to ensure the application is locked into the wood. 

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  • Asked by Christine from Sheboygan, Wi
    09/09/2021
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    How do I treat whitewashed wood with Bora-Care?
    Our barn has powederpost beetles and much of the wood is whitewashed. How do I apply bora-care to whitewashed wood? Should the whitewash be power-washed off, wood allowed to dry thoroughly, then Bora-Care applied? Would the power washing simply drive the eggs/larvae deeper into the wood?
    A

    Bora-Care has to be applied to raw, untreated, and unpainted wood. If you have whitewashed wood you will need to remove the whitewash so that the Bora-Care can soak into the wood. You would need to allow it to fully dry and then apply. You can whitewash again once the Bora-Care has fully dried as well. If the power-washing drove the eggs deeper the Bora-Care could still get to it as it soaks into the wood but you would need to apply to all sides of the wood. 

    Please review the BoraCare product label and Dimensional Lumber Technical Bulletin for more information. 

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  • Asked by Raymond from Saint Joseph, Missouri
    09/14/2021
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    My jug of Bora-Care was very cloudy, not clear like the Bora-Care I have used in the past.
    The jug was five years old, was never opened and was stored in a cool, dark area. I mixed the Bora-Care with 3/4 gallon of clean water and triple rinsed the Bora-Care container with 1/4 gallon of clean water. The Bora-Care container rinsed completely clean. I mixed the Bora-Care and 1 gallon of clean water for more than 5 minutes with a paint mixer attached to an electric drill but the solution still had a cloudy appearance. I applied the solution using a two gallon sprayer and did not have any issues. The Bora-Care solution did absorb and dry on my wood deck and there isn't any residue, crystals or dust like material on the surface of the wood. Will the cloudiness of the Bora-Care solution affect how well it penetrates into and protects the wood? Should I retreat my deck with a fresh gallon of Bora-Care?
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    General most products will have a shelf life of 3-5 years if stored properly in a temperature stable environment (between 45 and 75 degrees) and out of direct sunlight.  After that time if the product has separated or looks differently it is always recommended to replace and not use.  We would recommend reaching out to Nisus directly to confirm if Bora-Care would still be effective as they would know their product stablity better, They can be reached at 800-264-0870

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  • Asked by Peter from Ft Lauderdale Fl
    09/21/2021
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    Can Bora-Care be used directly on wood with a paint brush without being mixed with water?
    A

    Boracare is not labeled to used as full strength as it is a concentrate you must mix with water.  For post construction and active infestations the  use rate is 1:1.Preventative use rates are 1:1, 2:1, 3:1, or 5:1 Refer to the label for complete instructions.

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  • Asked by Joe from Henderson, Tx
    09/23/2021
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    Do I need to treat the entire plywood subfloor with Bora-Care or just the perimeter only?
    Newly built Peer & Beam home, non-conditioned crawl space, plywood flooring with closed cell foam under floor. Do I treat entire plywood subfloor or perimeter only?
    A

    If you are using Bora-Care as a preventive you will treat any raw untreated wood that you believe may be vulnerable to termite damage. If you are treating an active infestation you will need to apply it to all raw untreated wood where you have termite activity. Typically a full sub floor treatment would not be necessary for a house on a crawl space but we also recommend having some other termite prevention in place like termite bait stations or a termite trench treatment. 

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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?
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    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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