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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?
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    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
    Q
    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
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    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
    Q
    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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