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  • Asked by Joe from Scranton, Pa
    10/20/2014
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    How much wood to treat for Powderpost Beetles?
    Found two joist where they exit and saw dust I sprayed the area near (borecare) , only 1/2 the basement and entire beam where I saw holes. and the flooring above. Do I need to do entire basement, i.e. sill plates etc or just do near the area where damage occurred?
    A
    Applying Boracare where you had the damage should be sufficient. While Boracare does aborb completely through the wood, it will not spread throughout to untreated parts of the wood. If there are already eggs in the wood that is not treated, you will have to reapply the Boracare if and when you notice activity or damage.
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  • Asked by Terri from Cardiff, Ca
    11/09/2014
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    How can I tell if Boracare is being absorbed as needed versus evaporating?
    I want to treat my 50 year old tongue and groove ceiling which has some termites. The wood has a transparent stain on it that doesn't seem water repellant. How can I tell if the Boracare is being absorbed adequately? Stripping the entire ceiling or drilling holes throughout would be an enormous job so I would like to try Boracare on a small area and see whether it is going to work before deciding what to do with the rest.
    A
    If there is any type of stain on the wood you are treating, Boracare will not absorb properly. The wood will need to be sanded down in order to treat the wood. You do not need to drill holes into the wood in order to apply Boracare. You can either paint it on or use a sprayer. For what you are doing, painting Boracare on the wood would likely be the easiest. Once it is dry, you can apply a second coat for added protection. Once that has dried, the wood can be stained again.
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  • Asked by Rick from Niceville, Fl
    11/10/2014
    Q
    Do you have inserts to be placed in walls for repeat injections of termiticides?
    I am trying to decide how I will treat the header of our house for Formosan termite attacks. We have what one contractor called a conducive condition in that he believes that the insulation wrapping our house is not a sufficient moisture barrier. This was the excuse used by Terminix to not fully cover damage. Lord willing, I will inject each wall void with BoraCare as a foam, which brings up another question: How do I calculate the required volume of BoaraCare foam to fill the voids? In other words, how much expansion should I anticipate per say gallon of 1:1 mix of BoraCare with ProFoam? I will be using a Chapin 1 gallon foamer - all supplies have been purchased from you all already. Another question: I read somewhere where one can place inserts in wood that can the used to inject termiticides, BoraCare (NOT as a foam, but as aqueous mix). I did not find them on your site. Maybe they are not necessary, but I wonder if they would make it neater for application. I realize that this drilling in to header from inside the house (brick outside beyond the wood framing), but this place (Bluewater Bay, in Niceville, FL) is horrible- ~$21,000 damage last year, maybe the same this year. We have had a new roof put a couple of weeks ago. I purchased a Termatrac T3i and have used that successfully to find an infestation that I have some professionals treating (not Terminix, of course- we learned about them the hard way).
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    I'm going to try and answer this as simply as possible but if any of it doesnt make sense please call in as it may be easier to explain over the phone. If you use boracare, in either its liquid or foam form and appy it to raw natural wood, it will absorb into the wood, become one with the wood, and last for the life of the wood. This means one proper application of Boracare will eliminate any termites currently in the wood and protect it from any future termite infestations for the life of the wood. Basicaly if a colony comes along in the future and tries to start taking up residence in a piece you have thoroughly treated with Boracare, it will die once it starts consuming the wood and ingesting the Boracare. Active infesatation rate is 1:1, preventative is 5:1. If you choose to foam you would want to use about 4 ounces of the Pro Foam concentrate to each gallon of mixture in the Chapin foamer of Boracare and water. That is a good rate for an even expansion. That being said, you should not be trying to fill the entire void. No exterminator would do that or even consider doing that even if you wanted to pay them to. The proper way to do it is to drill holes on either side of any stud, frame, or header and allow the foam to run down the sides of the wood and absorb in and expand as close to the wood as possible. You want it to aborb into the wood, not the insulation. Also, I am not aware of any inserts like what you mentioned on the market. 
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  • Asked by Barry from Plain City
    11/24/2014
    Q
    When I opened my bottle most of the product is hard. Will mixing it dissolve the product in the water.
    A

    Boracare should not be hard. When was this product purchased? Did you get this from us?

    Please give us a call, and we would be happy to assist you with your product. Our phone number is 866-581-7378. Our hours are Monday-Friday 9-5 EST. You are also welcomed to respond to this email.

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  • Asked by Bob
    12/11/2014
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    Can I use BoraCare on an infested chair with dry wood termites? This chair is not painted.
    A
    Yes, you will want to use Boracare on infested furniture at a 1:1 ratio. Treat all accessible areas of the raw wood to ensure the Boracare is absorbed completely throughout the wood. After 1st application, let dry for approx 30 min - 1 hour and do a 2nd coat. After both applications, it is recommended you may apply a stain or clear coat to protect your treatment. Please refer to page 4 of product label for detailed instructions.
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  • Asked by Robert from Arlington, Tx
    12/24/2014
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    Penetrate stained window frame?
    I am pretty sure that I have a powderpost beetle infestation in a window frame that was stained 5 years ago but not sealed as far as I know. Another website says this: "However, stain by itself will not stop Boracare from penetrating. If it has weathered for a year or two, than applying Boracare before you next apply some stain would be best." So would it be worth a try to treat with Boracare before going to the trouble of stripping and restaining the wood?
    A
    In order to get the full benefits of using Boracare, the label states it is to be used on raw untreated wood. We recommend sanding or stripping the wood, then applying the Boracare. 
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  • Asked by Chris from Powell
    01/10/2015
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    What ratio should I use for pretreatment
    Am I really supposed to use a whole gallon of boracare with 1 gallon of water...depending on what I have to do that can get as expensive as a liquid soil treatment...help me out with this one please...thanks
    A

    Boracare is not meant to be used as soil treatment product and should not be used in that way. Boracare is only labeld to treat termites, wood destroying insects, powderpost beetles on raw undtreated wood. For preventative treatments, mix at 5:1 ratio and 1:1 ratio for active treatments. 

    Termidor SC is the best product for soil barrier treatments and will last 10 years in the soil. Please take a look at Termite Control Articles here and How To Do Your Own Termite Treatment Article for more detailed information.  

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  • Asked by Dave from Lake Havasu City, Az
    01/18/2015
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    What is the mixing ratio for active drywood termites and how many sq feet will a 25 gallon sprayer cover?
    I have a 25 gal. sprayer, How much Bora- Care will I need to treat active dry-wood termites in my 25 gal. sprayer. How many sq. feet will this cover?
    A

    For an active Drywood termite infestation, mix 1 gallon of BoraCare with 1 gallon of water. 

    One gallon of Bora-Care will treat approximately 100 lineal feet of 2 x 4 stud wall. Typically, one gallon of concentrate Bora-Care will treat 800 square feet of a 2x4 stud wall, and 500 square feet of a crawl space or attic.

    Depending on how big of an area and what specifically you are treating for drywood termites (floors, furniture, crawlspace,etc) will depend on how much BoraCare to use.

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  • Asked by Jeannine from Universal City, Tx
    02/27/2015
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    We are remodeling 2 bathrooms and have noticed old termite tunnels/trails. There aren't any termites present.
    Should we treat the area behind the walls/tile where the old termite evidence is. If so, what is the best product or application we should use?
    A
    You could treat the wood in the area with a product like Bora-Care to protect it from future termite infestation.  For further protection doing a treatment outside would be most recommended.  Our How To Do A Termite Treatment article explains exactly what to do, mainly placing a protective perimeter around the outside by trenching.
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  • Asked by Matthew from Alabama
    03/16/2015
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    Do you have to moisten the wood before treating with Boracare?
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    No, you do not have to moisten the wood before treating it with Boracare.
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  • Asked by La from Ca
    04/12/2015
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    Can I use both Boracare and Boracare with MoldCare?
    I'm not sure if my 100 year old basement has white fungus or a white mold. I want to be sure both fungus and mold are removed. This old house has had post powder Beatles and termites in the past. What product?
    A
    Yes, if you are needing to treat an active infestation of powder post beetles and you suspect mold you would need to use both the Boracare and the Boracare with MoldCare following the instructions on each product label.  If you are just wanting to use as preventative than just the Boracare with Moldcare would be needed.
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  • Asked by Mike from Riverside Ca
    04/15/2015
    Q
    Can I treat my house before I spray for termites?
    A
    We apologize but we are not completel sure what you mean by this? If you are asking if you can spray this on the wood studs, footers, headers and joists for your home as its being built for termite protection on raw wood, then yes. 
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  • Asked by Chris from Marietta, Ok
    04/21/2015
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    How do we keep termites out of a barn?
    We recently purchased a property that had a termite problem in the past and is surrounded by Oak Trees. I plan to use Dominion around the house and shed, but the barn is exposed wood beams and old telephone poles. We will be enclosing the barn and insulating it for horses, and would like to protect the wooden beams. What should we do to keep the termites out of the rafters and support beams?
    A
    Dominion is a great choice to put up your perimeter treatment. You would want to treat the beams and rafters with Boracare.  You can spray or paint the mixture on. 
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  • Asked by Karriem from New Haven Ct.
    04/27/2015
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    I have raw unfinished 5/4 x 4 x 10 t&g fir flooring I'm gonna use on a covered porch.
    Can I use Bora-Care in a troth to soak my boards to prevent them from rotting in the future? If so, how long should I wait to paint and install after soaking?
    A
    Bora-Care can be applied to raw wood and once it is completely dried can be painted or stained and sealed (especially if it is on wood outside). It should be applied as a spray or painted on the wood not soaked in a container. Did you want to treat an animal trough as well?
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  • Asked by Daniel from Columbia Sc
    04/28/2015
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    I have noticed saw dust on my wood fence and assume it is carpenter ants. What do you recommend to treat them?
    A
    Assuming that you are treating carpenter ants, you can apply Bora-Care to any areas that have an active infestation of powder post beetles, termites or carpenter ants. It will need to be treated at the rate of 1:1 and all other areas where there is no activity can be used 5:1. Once the Boracare has been applied to the fence, you will need to seal/stain/paint it to keep the rain from slowly washing it away over the years. If sealed, the Boracare will last for the life of the wood after application. Please let us know if you have any other questions.
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  • Asked by Peter
    06/10/2015
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    How many milliliters or ounces per gallon of Boracare must be used
    how many milliliters or ounces per gallon of boracare must be used when applying as a wood preservative?
    A
    Preventative use rate is 5:1 with Boracare.  For example you would mix 1gal Boracare to 1 gal water. 
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  • Asked by Paul from Salem, Or
    01/09/2016
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    Should I plane my boards to a final thickness before treatment with Bora-Care?
    I am getting ready to use some 1" thick oak that has powder post beetles, I need to plane it down to a 3/4" thickness. Should I plane it down and finish sand it before I treat it or can I treat it a few days before I mill it down.
    A

    It would be recommended to complete any sanding/planing before applying Boracare.

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  • Asked by Mark from Dallas
    05/24/2016
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    What is the recommended method for treating wood beneath drywall with BoraCare?
    The answer to Jerry on 9/17/2010 was to drill at a downward angle into the studs every 6 inches and inject Bora-Care into the drilled holes. The answer to Adam from Kansas on 03/02/2013 was to drill holes at the top of the wall on each side of each stud and drill a second set of holes at the bottom of the wall on each side of each stud and then apply Bora-Care foam using the top holes until the foam comes out of the bottom holes. Has the recommendation changed over time?
    A

    Both of the treatments mentioned in previous Q&A's for Boracare are correct as they are for 2 different application methods. If you are drilling directly into the stud you would follow the instructions of drilling every 6 inches and inject.  If you want to foam into a wall void instead then you would follow the drill at the top and bottom on each side of the stud instructions.

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  • Asked by Penny from Miami, Fl
    05/25/2016
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    Can an antique pine trunk be treated for termites with Boracare?
    The trunk shows evidence of termite damage around the bracketed feet. It has been waxed over the decades and I understand that Boracare can't penetrate, but will it penetrate through the unstained/unwaxed end grain of the feet where they contact with ground? If so, how far in will the Boracare go?
    A

    Boracare must be applied to raw wood in order for the product to be effective and for it to be absorbed by the wood, so the trunk would have to be sanded if it's painted/stained. If Boracare is only applied to one small area, it would only go up a couple of inches or so. You can use Jecta instead to inject it into the wood, it is a ready to use form of Boracare, but holes must be drilled in order to inject the product into the wood. If these options are not something you want to do because it is an antique, you can speak to an antique dealer for recommendation or have the trunk fumigated by professionals.

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  • Asked by Thomas from Crane Hill, Al
    04/22/2017
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    Can I pressure inject into large beams
    Drill hole and with pump inject into large 5" x 15" beams
    A

    Are you trying to treat an active infestation of something or prevention?

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