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  • Asked by Mat from San Jose, Ca
    12/04/2016
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    Can Boracare treated wood be burned at a later date safely?
    Some of my firewood is infested with powder-beetles. Can I treat this wood so with Bora-care or Termidor and then burn the wood at a later date safely?
    A

    We do not recommend applying Boracare or Termidor SC to firewood. Burning any type of insecticide would release the active ingredients into the air.  Burning the wood without treating with any chemical would kill anything in it.

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  • Asked by Ramses
    03/10/2012
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    Can I use a paint sprayer to apply Bora-Care?
    A
    Boracare is a very thick product, and we get calls all of the time from people that try to use paint sprayers and complain that the product clogged the sprayer.  So we would not advise you use a paint sprayer.  You can either apply Bora-Care using a paint brush, or a hand pump or backpack sprayer.  Since Bora-Care is thick, you should always mix it with hot water in a separate bucket first.  Make sure the solution is well mixed first, then pour it in your sprayer and apply right away.
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  • Asked by Carolyn
    11/03/2009
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    I plan on using Bora-Care in the crawl space. Can I also use it on the live palm tree without killing it? I have discovered a decay fungus in our crawl space under the tub and on the bottom of a nearby palm tree in our yard.
    A
    No, Bora-Care is a borate product, and borate products will kill any plant or tree life.  We have recently started carrying several fungicides for trees and other plants. We would recommend trying to contact a local college or university with a arborist program or a local lawn and turf company for a proper identification of the fungus. Please click on the link for the contact information for your local cooperative extension office.
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  • Asked by Heather from New Orleans, La
    08/05/2013
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    Is there anything non toxic I can do to treat severe drywood termite infestation?
    We have drywood termites in our hardwood floors in several rooms of our 1910 home. We just moved in a few months ago and they are already eating our furniture although our pest control man said they were probably in the furniture for years before and just dormant and woke up in the warmer weather down south (never had problems before moving here). There's no company locally that treats with orange oil or any other green methods. Could we treat this ourselves with Boracare or Timbor? Or pure d-limonene? The pest control company says fumigation is our only option. I am nervous about the health issues with fumigation.
    A
    If the drywood termites are in the floors, you can treat the floors with Boracare as long as they are unfinished. Boracare can only be used on raw natural wood so if there is a stain or sealant on the floors, it will need to be sanded up first before applying the Boracare. If there are drywood termites in your furniture, your options are limited. You can either strip down the finish on it and treat, drill holes all throughout it to treat with either Boracare or a foaming product, or fumigate it. Most of the time fumigation is your best option as its the only way to gurantee you are going to get every last one of them that deep within the furniture. Typically for this treatment they bring a pod type device similar to that of a portable storage unit, and place your furniture inside and either heat it or fumigate it for a set period of time. Aftewards you air out the furniture, steam clean it if you want, and its completely safe to use as normal. There are just not many truly green options out there for termite control as it is such a specific treatment, and most areas are not places you will be inhabiting with extended points of direct contact to a surface. Please let us know if you have any other questions.
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  • 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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  • Asked by Laurens from Birmingham Al
    08/13/2014
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    Once mixed with water, what is the shelf life of Bora Care?
    A
    The shelf life of Boracare in original bottle is 3 years if stored in cool dry area. Like with most concentrates, you want to be sure to use any mixed solution within 24 hours of mixing.
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  • Asked by Marilyn from Tomahawk Wisconsin
    10/11/2014
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    What is the recommended temperature to apply Bora Care?
    A
    BORACARE can be applied in any temperature as long as it is not below freezing. However, the warmer the temperature the easier it will be to mix and apply the BORACARE because of its thick consistency.
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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?
    A
    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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  • Asked by Jason
    01/24/2015
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    I'm spraying my unfinished basement where there are electrical wires running. How should I handle them?
    Can I just spray over the wires or do I need to do something else? I am talking about just the wires. There are no junction boxes of any kind.
    A
    It would be best to be cautious of the exposed wires.  BORACARE can also be applied with a paint brush as well. Please be sure to mix with hot water to make it easier to mix and apply. 
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  • Asked by Cindy from Bartow, Florida
    03/04/2015
    Q
    Boracare
    We are spraying boracare on the entire wood framed home that we are restoring. How long do we need to wait until we apply the spray foam insulation on top of it?
    A
    You want to wait at least 72 hours after application to allow for Boracare to dry. Then you can do what ever you wish to the wood.
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  • Asked by Brantley from Dublin Ga
    02/22/2012
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    Can paint or stain be applied after using bora-care?
    I have some thick oak lumber I was thinking about using for a kitchen table. Can the wood be stained or painted after boracare is applied?
    A
    Absolutely.  Bora-Care dries on clear and is made that way so you can stain, paint, or seal any piece of wood after using it.
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  • Asked by Eric from Sterling, Va
    02/08/2012
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    Spray or brush Bora-care on basement ceiling?
    We have about a dozen beetle holes in the bottom of one of joists in our basement storage area. Seems like Bora-care is the right choice for treatment. What I am trying to figure out is if I should brush it on (which will take me several hours to apply to the joists and ceiling) or if I should spray it on. Spraying will be faster, but I am concerned about it getting all over the rest of the storage area (and me!). Any thoughts on the best way to apply to a ceiling and joists?
    A
    You should apply Boracare in whatever way is easiest for you and will still give you a thorough application. If you do decide to spray the Boracare on to the joists you should lay plastic tarps over the entire floor area to catch any drips or over spray. You should also wera a protective coverall, respirator, gloves and goggles to protect yourself. You can find all of the personal safety equipment in our Professional Safety Kit.
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  • Asked by Matt
    04/28/2011
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    How would I apply Bora-Care to a localized wood termite infestation under exterior stucco?
    The wood above a window is infested (droppings are visible on the interior sill). We can't go through the inside because the wall is covered with rock so need to go through the exterior stucco. How much would I need to use and how would I inject it?
    A
    The only way to get the Bora-Care into the area where the termites are would be to drill holes through the stucco into the studs or through the window trim.  We suspect maybe they are in the window trim based on your description.  Since Bora-Care can only be applied to wood that is not painted, stained, or sealed,  you have to drill a hole into the center of the window trim and inject Bora-Care by using a sprayer or some other method  that might be available to you to get the product through the drill hole.  Or you can remove the wood or stucco to get into the interior of the wall, but this is usually not a feasible step in the process.
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  • Asked by Jordan from Rutherfordton, Nc
    10/04/2011
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    Do I need a respirator in order to spray Boracare mixture in my crawl space?
    What type of respirator would you suggest? Also, I had a sporicidine sprayed in the crawl space about a month ago for a light mildew/mold issue. Will this have any adverse effect on the Boracare product?
    A
    When applying Bora-Care in confined spaces you should provide ventilation or an exhaust system or use a Comfo Classic Respirator Mask with P100 Cartridges. You should contact Nisus 800-264-0870, the manufacturer of Boracare, to inquire about using sporicidine in the same area as Boracare.
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  • Asked by Teri from Lake Charles, Louisiana
    08/01/2015
    Q
    Can I use Bora-Care on wood pallets to prevent termites?
    A

    Bora-Care can be applied to raw wood for the treatment or prevention of termites. It dries on clear and is made that way so you can stain, paint, or seal any piece of wood after using it. Please refer to the product label for complete mixing and application instructions.

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  • Asked by Steven from Zeeland, Mi
    04/16/2018
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    Is it safe to sand wood after it has been treated with Bora-Care?
    Can I use wood treated with this product to build things after it has dried? Does sanding it release anything that is harmful to humans or pets?
    A

    Yes, after the Bora-Care has dried, you can sand and finish the wood. It usually takes 24-48 hours to fully dry. Nothing harmful is released into the air in doing so.

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  • Asked by Jerry from Brielle, Nj
    09/11/2016
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    Is Bora-Care corrosive to romex wiring?
    A

    The manufacturer has told us that Boracare is not corrosive but of course should not be sprayed onto exposed electrical wiring of any sort.

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  • Asked by Jason
    10/12/2016
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    Does Boracare even penetrate hard woods as well?
    A

    Boracare can be used on ANY raw wood that is not painted, stained, or sealed. Even hardwoods. Since it dries on clear, it is no problem to stain, paint, or seal when you are done or apply a clear coat finish. 

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  • Asked by Mitzi from Wilson, North Carolina
    07/30/2015
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    Do I need to sand 80 year old barnwood before applying Bora-Care?
    The wood is untreated and raw.
    A

    It is not necessary to sand wood that is raw when treating with Bora-Care. If the wood is painted, stained or sealed then you would want to sand first and then treat.

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  • Asked by David from Hawkesbury
    08/02/2015
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    Is Bora-Care the right product to clean barn wood before bringing it inside our home?
    A

    Bora-Care would be great for applying to raw, cleaned wood for treatment against wood destroying organisms. We do carry a wood cleaner that you can apply first to remove any staining or discoloration called Mold-Clean.

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