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  • Asked by Trent from Greenville, Al
    09/06/2022
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    Is Bora-Care corrosive/harmful to metal siding?
    It will be applied to wood stud walls in a barn that have steel metal siding attached.
    A
    Bora-Care is a non-corrosive product that can be applied to raw wood. You would want to protect non-target surfaces with a tarp or drop cloth, or wash any Boracare overspray with soap and water.
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  • Asked by Keith from New York State
    09/07/2022
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    I have a log cabin with powder-post beetles. It is 40 years old and has never treated with anything. Small amounts
    A

    Bora-Care would be a great option but it does need to be put on raw wood to get the full effect. 

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  • Asked by Ana
    09/14/2022
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    Can wood be wet when you spray it with Bora-Care?
    I am planning to get my old fence sprayed with Bora-Care and then re-stained. Can the fence be wet when Bora-Care is applied? In other words, can Bora-Care be applied right after pressure-washing?
    A

    You want the wood to be dry when you are applying Boracare. It will need to be able to soak into the dry wood.

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  • Asked by Karen from Houston, Texas
    09/27/2022
    Q
    Removing dust after Boracare treatment...
    An are of concrete on my new build received extensive sanding leaving a thin layer of dust on all my flat surface studs, particularly on the foundation. It was sprayed with boracare and sat for a week before being blown to clear away the dust (it was everywhere including floors and windows so blowing was necessary). Do I need to retreat w the Boracare where the dust was heaviest? The technician assured me it would soak through to the wood but surely some was removed.
    A

    There is no need to reapply Bora-Care in this situation. The active ingredient in Bora care absorbs through wood once applied.

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  • Asked by Sandy from Ca ,san Francisco
    09/27/2022
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    I plan to apply Bora-Care on studs between walls. Do I need to paint it over with a top coat after applying?
    A

    You do not need to paint over Bora-Care as it soaks into the woods. However, you are welcome to once it has dried. 

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  • Asked by Brian from Snohomish, Wa
    10/02/2022
    Q
    How long do I wait to paint a covered RV parking area?
    I treated an outdoor RV parking area with a 1-1 mix of Bora-Care for beetles on 9/30/2022. Does it require paining after treatment? I read it needs 3 days to paint over. Running out of good weather. It is a dry area, and never gets wet just air moisture. Can I wait till next year? Like June 2023? 9 months?
    A

    If the covered parking area is constructed of wood, it needs to be painted or sealed within 6 weeks after a treatment of Bora-Care. Per the product label, it is important to allow the treated wood to completely dry at least 48 hours before applying any protective topcoat.

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  • Asked by Susan from York, Sc
    10/15/2022
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    My oak tree was hit by lightning spring 2022 and has boring insects. Can Bora-Care be used to on the oak tree to treat for boring insects?
    A

    Bora-Care is not applied to live trees. You may want to check with your local extension office. Once a tree is already infested, the goal turns to protecting the surrounding trees for most borers. 

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  • Asked by Lisa from Ny
    11/04/2022
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    I know bora-care is bad for vegetation but what about over-spray or close proximity use?
    I know bora-care is bad for vegetation but I needed to spray a raw, non-pressure treated trellis that's in close proximity (next to) a wild grapevine. I didn't spray directly onto it, but since the spray function probably has some unavoidable over-spray, how sensitive is vegetation likely to be in this scenario?
    A

    If BoraCare is oversprayed onto vegetation, it is possible the plant(s) will die. It is recommended to prevent overspray by using tarps to cover the area, spraying on a non-windy day, at least 10 feet away from edible vegetation, and avoiding runoff to these areas. Any edible vegetation that comes into contact with this product should be discarded. Please be sure to review the product label for more information.

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  • Asked by Mark from Durham, Nc
    11/09/2022
    Q
    The one gallon of Bora-Care is the same whether it comes with mold care or not. So why does it need a 5:1 dilution?
    The one gallon of Bora-Care is the same whether it comes with mold care or not. So why does it need a 5:1 dilution with Mold Care? Will I end up with less borate penetrating with a 5:1 dilution, and therefore less prevention of decay-causing fungus if I apply a 5:1 dilution with mold care rather than a 2:1 dilution of Bora-Care alone? Is it a very bad idea to use a 2:1 dilution with mold care? If I apply 2:1 Bora-Care only, THEN bora care with mold care, does less mold care product end up getting absorbed? I am concerned about mold and fungus rather than bugs.
    A

    Bora-Care with Mold-Care per manufacturer has to be used at the 5:1 ratio to be effective for mold treatments and it cannot be used at any other rates. 

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  • Asked by Mark from Durham, Nc
    11/09/2022
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    copper naphthenate after bora care
    I saw that it is ok to use bora care on top of copper napthenate, but is it ok to use copper naphthenate on top of bora care (with mold care)? You said to paint or stain to seal in the product, but would this be necessary if bora care is applied before the copper? (interior application) Is copper naphthenate even necessary after bora care with mold care? I mean, does bora care with mold care essentially provide the same protection from rot and decay as pressure treating wood with a copper compound?
    A

    You can apply copper naphthenate over the application of Bora-Care with Mold-Care as long as you allow it to completely dry before doing so. Although manufacture advised there is no need for that to be done as the Bora-Care with Mold-Care would be enough to provide protection. 

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  • Asked by Mark from Durham, Nc
    11/09/2022
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    Penetration through multiple touching boards?
    I saw that Bora-Care can penetrate 4 inches into untreated wood. Can it penetrate from one thin board to another that is touching up against it? (I have 3-2x8s together, and only the front one is accessible to spray, three.) How optimistic should I be that Bora Care will penetrate past the first of the three 2x8s? Thanks for your great answers!
    A

    Bora-Care will only penetrate the wood that it is applied to directly. 

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  • Asked by Mark from Durham, Nc
    11/09/2022
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    Boara Care with Mold Care Protection from Fungal Decay?
    Restating an earlier question in simpler terms: If I use a 5:1 dilution of Bora Care with Mold Care, am I getting totally adequate protection from fungal decay? ... Or would a 2:1 of original Bora Care give markedly better protection from fungal decay? Thanks again.
    A

    Per Nisus the manufacturer, if no mold is present there is no need for Boracare with Mold Care. If no wood decay is currently present and its preventative measures only, regular Boracare at the 5:1 preventative rate is all that is needed. You could use the 3:1 label rate for the wood if you prefer, but according to Nisus it is unnecessary unless there is activity of fungi now. 

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  • Asked by Katherine from Denham Springs, La
    11/13/2022
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    Is it harmful to pets?
    A

    Bora-Care is safe if it is applied to raw wood when the pets are not present. Once the treated surfaces have been completed, it is safe for them to return to the treated areas/surfaces.

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  • Asked by Mary from Carmel In
    11/19/2022
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    After use can the remaining Bora-Care be stored in the garage at sometimes freezing temps?
    A

    Once Bora-Care has been mixed it should be used or discarded within 24 hours. 

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  • Asked by Tim from Greensboro Nc
    12/08/2022
    Q
    Can bora care be used in a well house?
    Termites in a block well house can bora care be used to treat?
    A
    Bora-Care can be applied to raw wood as directed only. It should not be applied to soil or live plants/trees.
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  • Asked by Craig from Palo Alto,ca
    12/29/2022
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    What product should I use to treat a redwood railing with aluminum balusters that have dry rot and wet rot
    I am repairing a redwood railing with aluminum balusters that has dry rot and wet rot. I plan on removing the rot and filling the removed areas with Abatron wood epoxy after applying a wood hardener . Before filling the removed areas, I would like to treat the remaining wood. Would you recommend using bora-care, bora-care with mold care or another product?
    A
    Bora-Care or Bora-Care with Mold-Care will work. I recommend Bora-Care with Mold-Care because it prevents mold as well in the same treatment. I hope this helps!
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  • Asked by Grant
    01/07/2023
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    Does boracare work on charted wood?
    If I have wood that has been in the fire, just charred but not burned, will boracare work on it?
    A
    We would recommend sanding or removing any charred areas of wood before applying Bora-Care to ensure the application evenly absorbs into the wood. 
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  • Asked by Eric from Uae
    01/12/2023
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    Can I used bora- care to treat my bee hives?
    A

    No, you cannot use Bora-Care to treat your bee hives.
     

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  • Asked by Guy from Roanoke, Va
    01/23/2023
    Q
    Will Bora-Care be effective if I apply it to the unfinished back side of a 1" oak board?
    I have 1" thick material where I have already finished the face and sides of the board with 2 coats of Waterlox, but the back side is completely unfinished. Will the Bora-Care still penetrate into most of the material except for where the finish oil may have already penetrated?
    A

    The Bora-Care will not penetrate the finished sides, you would need to treat the unfinished side with two coats of the product. You will probably need to wait about 20 minutes to an hour (depending on penetration speed) between coats. It will seep as far into the wood as it can, so just depending on how deep that finish you used on the other sides went, will determine how far the Bora-Care can penetrate.

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  • Asked by Meyers from Winter Park, Fl
    02/15/2023
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    What is the effectiveness of applying Boracare to the existing drywood termite infestation in the attic?
    The house is heat of pine house, carpenter-style, 1920s up on concrete footers with a hip roof with a peak and outside soffits. Access to the attic through opening access point in the middle of the house by the main bathroom.
    A
    Boracare takes care of any active infestation of wood-destroying insects such as termites, carpenter ants, powderpost beetles, etc. Boracare is the best treatment option for any type of wood-destroying insect. Boracare can only be used on wood in its raw natural state. If the wood has any type of stain or finish on it you would need to either sand it off and apply Boracare and re-stain it, or drill holes periodically through the areas where you have activity and inject Boracare into the center of the wood.
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