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  • Asked by Leslie
    02/04/2011
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    Why won't my sprayer discharge Bora-Care?
    Mixture at recommended ratio seems too thick and won't come out of the sprayer. Is there a special sprayer I must use to apply this product? Can it be brushed on with a large paint brush instead?
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    Bora-Care should be mixed in a bucket with hot water and then poured into the sprayer. If you don't use hot water or if you try to dilute Bora-Care directly in the sprayer, the sprayer will clog. You can paint Bora-Care onto the wood surface, just be sure to be thorough and paint all sides of the wood.
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    11 of 11 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Sarah
    12/28/2010
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    What can I do about applying Bora-Care on wood floors that have a stain and old finish on them?
    I noticed in my dining room, I seem to have some type of little bug holes and lines in the wood. I sanded this floor, and I have not put any stain or finish on it. Will these bugs get into other places, and what if the other floors are stained?
    A
    Bora-Care is the preferred choice for old house borers and powder post beetles which is probably what you have.  Bora-Care can only be used on raw, untreated, unsealed wood. If you are trying to treat wood that is already stained or sealed, you either have to sand the finish off completely like you have done on some of the other wood, or your only other option is to drill holes in the areas that you see damaged and inject the Bora-Care directly into the wood; bypassing the stained layer.
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    2 of 3 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Renee
    12/12/2010
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    Where can I buy Bora-Care? Local retailers?
    A
    Right here on our site of course! Bora-Care is professional grade product and is not available over the counter in stores. We do offer a low price guarantee and free shipping to most states.
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    128 of 208 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Denny
    11/17/2010
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    What is the shelf life of Bora-Care once it is mixed?
    I mixed a ratio of 1:1 Bora-Care with water, but I had a half gallon left over. How can I store the extra mix of Bora-Care solution? How long can I store it for before using it again?
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    Any left over Bora-Care can not be stored. Bora-Care that is left for more than a few hours after it has been diluted will start to separate from the water and will be impossible to get back into a proper diluted form. You should dump any extra mixture right up against the foundation of your house (away from any plants as borates will kill plants). Be sure to thoroughly rinse your sprayer to avoid leaving any Bora-Care residue that can potentially clog the nozzle or hose.
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    33 of 35 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Carol
    11/08/2010
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    What can I foam with Bora-Care that will kill an active infestation of drywood termites on contact?
    I will be foaming my wall voids with Bora-Care, and I would like to add a non- repellent termiticide that will kill on contact to quickly kill an active infestation of drywood termites around my window frames. Any suggestions? Also, I do have roaches and carpenter ants that live within the walls of the house...is there a non repellent treatment that would work for all these pests that can be effectively mixed with Bora- Care as a foam?
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    Bora-Care alone will kill the dry wood termites very effectively.  Non-repellents do not kill on contact.  They have a delay kill which is what you want for termites.  Bora-Care will kill termites much faster than a non-repellent product which can take up to 90 days to kill the termite colony.  We suggest just using Bora-Care since it is the #1 treatment on the market for dry wood termites.
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    46 of 50 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Joel
    11/06/2010
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    I am spraying Bora-Care on my basement joists and the underside of a living room crawl space with carpeting.
    How long before my young children can come in the house?
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    Bora-Care is a very safe product and it is considered a green product as well.  Typically, it takes about an hour for the surface of the wood to dry.  After application has dried completely, it should be perfectly fine for children and pets to re-enter the house.

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    5 of 6 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Scot
    10/24/2010
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    If I treat new construction with Bora-Care, will I need to re-treat at some point?
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    Bora-Care is a wood specific wood treatment product that will last for the life of the wood when applied correctly.  You would not have to reapply the product on any wood that you treated originally.  This is what makes Bora-Care the best selling wood treatment product on the market.
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    3 of 3 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Murdock
    10/08/2010
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    Does Bora-Care have any effect on 3m 5200 caulk's holding power?
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    Bora-Care should have no effects on caulking as long as you allow plenty of time for the Bora-Care to dry thoroughly before applying the caulk which is usually 24 hours.
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    2 of 2 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Jerry
    09/17/2010
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    How do I treat wood with Bora-Care that is underneath drywall where I see breakout points?
    I've been told I have drywood termites, but there is not much exposed wood (it's mostly covered by drywall). How can I treat this?
    A
    The only way to get Bora-Care into the wood is to either tear off the sheet rock or drill holes through the drywall into the wood directly. When drilling holes into a stud, you have to drill them every 6 inches apart and drill the hole into the center of the wood at a downward angle so when you fill the hole with Bora-Care it does not run out.  The wood will soak up the Bora-Care once you inject it.  The key to treating drywood termites is that you have to get the product into the void exactly where the termites are.
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    33 of 36 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Jim
    08/20/2010
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    Will Bora-Care kill moss growing on a shingle roof?
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    Bora-Care is not labeled to be applied to shingles or anything other than wood. Although, it is labeled to kill wood destroying fungus, it is not labeled for moss or other building materials.  Unfortunately, we do not carry any other fungus type products. We are sure a Home Depot or other hardware store may have something.
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    1 of 2 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Pamela
    08/18/2010
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    I have a log home that needs to be treated. How do I know how much Bora-Care to use?
    A
    To find out how much Bora-Care it takes to treat round logs, see page 7 of the product label and look at Table C for round logs and log cabins. Find the size of log you have and the chart will tell you how much BoraCare is needed. You are welcome to call us with any questions at 866-581-7378. 
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    1 of 1 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Kristina
    08/09/2010
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    Can I use Bora-Care on my wood furniture?
    I have powder post beetles on my wood table. I believe I bought these tables from a reputable furniture store, and I don't know what to do. They are nice tables. Will this solution ruin the tables, or can I apply it to them? I have to do something because this is crazy to have bugs in a table I paid good money for? What do you suggest?
    A
    In order to use Bora-Care on your table, you would have to make sure the wood is bare or stripped. Bora-Care cannot penetrate into sealed or finished wood. After wood has been treated with Bora-Care, you can paint, stain or seal the wood with no problems.
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    10 of 13 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Mimi
    07/08/2010
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    How long does it take Bora-Care to penetrate wood? I know it depends on thickness, but in general how long?
    I sprayed Bora-Care under the garage. I now have mold, so I know it did not dry enough. I need to treat under house, and I want to dry it with fans. I want to get the mold growth, but I do not want to interfere with penetration of Bora-Care. How long should I wait before trying to dry it out? Bora-Care with Mold Care is too toxic for me to want to use.
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    Just so you know, Bora-Care will not kill, treat, or prevent mold growth. It only works for fungus or wood destroying insects, not mold.  Only Bora-Care with Mold Care will treat and kill and prevent mold.  Bora-Care will take at least 30 days usually to diffuse through the entire piece of wood.  This of course depends on the thickness and moisture content of the wood.  The outer layer though usually dries within 24 hours or at least is OK after 24 hours to treat again or apply a stain or sealant to the wood. 

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    19 of 22 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Patricia
    06/18/2010
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    Can I use Boracare indoors? Our wall is painted but doesn't have a sealant. Will Boracare work?
    We're finding tiny pellets next to our wall. In researching, it looks like termite droppings. We'll wipe it off but it reappears after a few days. I'm looking to apply the Boracare on the inside wall. If we apply it inside, will we have to leave the house?
    A
    BoraCare can be used indoors safely.  It is considered a green product and is made from natural products.  BoraCare is only meant to be applied on wood.  It can only be raw wood, meaning the studs in your wall.  It cannot be applied to painted wood, or sealed wood, only raw, untreated wood.  When treating drywood termites you would have to drill holes through your sheetrock where the holes are that the termites are kicking the droppings out, and drill into the stud.  This is where the termites are.  You would inject the wood with the boracare after mixing it with water.  Typically you would do this using a one gallon hand pump sprayer.  You should drill a hole every 6 inches up the stud to ensure good coverage.  If you have any specific questions, please feel free to call us at 866-581-7378. 
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    6 of 8 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Richie
    06/17/2010
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    Can BoraCare be shipped to New York State?
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    No, Bora-Care is not allowed to be shipped to New York at this time.
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    1 of 2 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Marilou
    06/12/2010
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    Can i use BoraCare to treat fungus and termite infested pepper tree trunks?
    We have been cutting down our dead trees infested with fungus and termites. we were told we need to throw them all out but I wanted to keep them to make steps and foot paths around our property. can i treat them with any of your product and do we have to strip the bark off the trunks?
    A
    BoraCare will kill any living plants and trees, so you could only use it if they are already dead or you don't mind if they are dead.  You would have to strip the bark and let the wood dry as much as possible before treating with Bora-Care.  The Bora-Care will kill any insects in the wood and neutralize fungus.  You would want to seal the wood after treating with a water sealant if they were going to be outside and exposed to rain for a long time. 
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    1 of 2 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Robert
    06/11/2010
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    Can I use Boracare on logs that have already been stained?
    I have a 9 year old Douglas Fir log home near Albany, NY and started noticing small flying insects boring many small round holes on all sides of the house. The logs have only been stained and not UV or water repellent treated yet so I'm hoping Boracare can be spayed now to soak in past the stain and then once dried I'll apply a special log wood sealant...
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    Unfortunately BoraCare will not penetrate through stain either.  You would have to sand the surface stain off of the wood, pressure wash it off, or drill holes into the infested area and inject Bora-Care into the center of the wood.  Those would be the only options. 
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    2 of 2 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Thom
    05/17/2010
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    Will Boracare treat mold?
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    No. Boracare by itself will not treat or prevent mold. Boracare with Moldcare will treat existing mold and prevent mold in the future. Boracare with Moldcare will not remove the mold stain however, for that you should use Mold clean.
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    44 of 46 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by William
    04/03/2010
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    What is the coverage of Bora-Care per gallon? I have to spray 66 lineal feet of 2x4's used for roof furring.
    A
    One gallon of Bora-Care mixed with one gallon of water will make two finished gallons.  These two finished gallons of Bora-Care will treat 1200 lineal feet of 2x4 sized wood, treating all exposed sides.  Remember you do not need to over apply the product, just enough to wet the surface of the wood.
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    113 of 129 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Caroline
    04/02/2010
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    Should we spray the new plywood with Timbor or Boracare?
    We have a 40-year-old home with redwood plywood siding. The siding has worn & we are about to cover it with a new layer. Redwood isn't available; we'll use 11/32 " Breckenridge siding plywood, over builder's paper. Trim is heart redwood & will be replaced as needed. We plan to use a transparent stain, to "even out" old & new wood color. We've had many drywood termite attacks; entry has been through beam ends & trim. Professional Tim-bor treatment has controlled them. Should we spray the new plywood with Timbor or Boracare? Before or after staining?
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    Anytime you are treating exterior wood you should always use Bora-Care.  It will last longer in the wood than Timbor.  Also, when treating new wood with timbor it can leave a powdery residue because it is a powder.  Bora-Care dries clear and will look better after finishing the wood with the stain.  Since you have a rare opportunity to treat your new siding you should treat with the best, and Bora-care is the best.  When treating plywood that is close to 3/4" thick, you should apply at a rate of one gallon of Bora-Care to one gallon of water.  This will make two finished gallons.  These two finished gallons should treat 1066 square feet of siding.  Once you have applied the Bora-Care you should wait at least 48 hours for it to dry before applying any type of stain or sealant.
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    7 of 7 people found this answer helpful.
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