Bora-Care is diluted as directed in a separate container and mixed prior to putting into a sprayer and evenly applied to all sides of the raw wood or by painting on the surfaces. It should not be applied to wood that is stained, painted, varnished, sealed etc. Here is a chart with the amount needed based on the size of the lumber.
When using Bora-Care on painted wood, you should drill a hole every 6 inches up/down the stud/posts to ensure good coverage.
Boracare cannot be used through any type of smoker or fogger equipment. Boracare is to be applied to raw unfinished wood only and can be applied with a paint brush, roller, or sprayer after the product has been thoroughly mixed in a bucket with water first. If your plywood cabinet has any finish on it, or there are heavy amounts of glue within the material, the Boracare will have trouble penetrating into it and can take longer to absorb, and may leave an oily film on the surface that may need to be cleaned and removed with a wet rag or sponge with hot water.
The instructions for Bora-Care for basements (preventative and pretreatment): Use a 1:1 solution and apply in a 2-foot uninterrupted band to all structural wood surfaces in crawl spaces and basements. To prevent termite shelter tubes on crawlspace walls, apply to concrete or block walls in a 2-foot band up from the ground on interior wall surfaces. Apply at the rate of one gallon to 400 square feet of surface area.
You can apply it upstairs, however it can only be applied onto bare wood surfaces and voids. If you are looking to kill and prevent mold, please see Bora-Care with Mold-Care. It can be applied to bare wood, plywood, particleboard, and oriented strand board (OSB).
Bora-Care should only be used to prevent carpenter ants applied to wood directly as it is a wood preservative. It cannot be used to treat mounds in the yard. Please take a few moments to review our article on How to Get Rid of Ants for a successful eradication program.
You should not wrap wood after treatment of Bora-Care. It should be allowed to air dry and then if used outside a protective sealant applied.
Bora-Care takes at least 48 hours to fully dry after applying. Once it has fully dried and any overspray got onto any finished surfaces, then you should be able to clean those areas with warm, soapy water to remove any residue.
There is no need to mix Bora-Care with Termidor SC. Bora-Care will not work for subterranean termites (what Termidor is generally used for) & Termidor will not bond with wood the way Bora-Care does
Bora-Care is safe if it is applied to raw wood when people and pets are not present. Once the treated surfaces have completely, it is safe for them to returned to the treated areas/surfaces.
The only way the foaming agent will work to make the Bora-Care foamy is when you use it in a foaming device. The foaming device actually adds air into the mixture.
Bora-Care can be used on raw wood flooring to protect it from termites before adding a sealant or stain to the wood floors. If in fact they are subterranean termites, you need to find out where they are coming up from and also do a trench treatment around the home to treat and prevent future infestations.
The Bora-Care application needs to be completely dry before relaying the laminate. This does usually take about 48-72 hours, however, you do want to check to be sure that the product is completely dry.
While treating areas with Bora-Care, turn off any HVAC systems. Let the treatment dry for 1-2 hours then the unit can be turned back on.
Yes, Bora-Care can be used on wood furniture used for serving and preparing food once the application has dried and a water based sealant, paint or stain has been applied.
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.
