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  • Asked by Wayne
    03/28/2011
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    Can BoraCare be sprayed with a paint sprayer (Wagner for example)
    A
    Bora-Care should be applied by a hand pump sprayer or painted on as suggested on the label.  Bora-Care is a very thick product and when applied through fine nozzles like a mister or a paint sprayer, it has been known to clog the nozzles on these sprayers.  It is meant to be applied through larger openings in hand pump sprayers or painted on.
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  • Asked by Ray from San Francisco, Ca
    10/10/2012
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    After treating exterior wood with Boracare, is painting/staining required?
    A
    You will need to paint or seal treated wood that is exposed to the elements to avoid having the product degrade.
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  • Asked by Jeff from Philipsburg, Pa
    01/02/2013
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    I'm making a mantel from an old beam and want to treat with Bora-care. How long to kill beetles?
    The beam is very solid, but does have some pin holes that look like powder-post beatles. I can't tell how old these holes are.
    A
    Bora-Care will take up to 30 days or more to penetrate all the way through the wood.  It will only kill active beetles that are eating.  If there are dormant beetles that are not active, but become active later, let's say next year, you could see new activity at that time, but they will die once they start eating since Bora-Care stays in the wood forever.  It is common to see activity at a later date since beetles are not all active at the same time.
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  • Asked by Saleem from Lakeside, Ca
    09/26/2013
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    How do I treat a painted wood post infected with termites?
    A
    You can use Termidor to if you can drill to the site of the termites to ensure the termites will come in contact with the termiticide. A second option would be to use a wood treatment like Boracare. Boracare can be painted, sprayed, or foamed and will penetrate up to 4 inches into the wood but the wood will need to be sanded first and treated. The wood could be painted, stained and sealed after the product dries. If sealed, it will last for the life of the wood. Please refer to the product label as to what  application and mixing ratios.
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    6 of 13 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Tom from Niceville, Fl
    08/11/2014
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    How much should i use when foaming Boracare into a wall void?
    How high should I drill the hole between the studs for foaming wall voids? How much foam should I inject into insulated wall voids? How much foam should I inject into uninsulated wall voids? What is the best way to gauge the amount of foam I inject?
    A
    Bora-Care is the best product to use for drywood termites in wall voids.  If you are foaming for termites, then you should not be concerned about foaming an entire wall void.  You should only be concerned about getting the foam near the wood and studs.  Typically when a company foams walls, they drill holes at the top of the ceiling on either side of the studs and foam down the stud from the ceiling.  This way you have gravity working in your favor and you are getting the foam against the wood which is all that matters.
    You will need to use a stud finder to locate each stud. You should then drill a hole at the top of the wall on either side of each stud and you should drill a second set of holes at the bottom of the wall on either side of each stud. You will apply the foam using the top holes and you will know the foam has successfully coated the wood when it comes out of the bottom holes on either side of the studs. If the foam doesn't make it all the way down due to insulation absorbing it, then drilling multiple holes down the sides of each stud can be done as well. You can also drill holes into the studs in search of the galleries they have eaten away and shoot the foam into these spots for direct treatment.
    If you do not have drywood termites and instead have subterranean termites, you should instead look at our article How to Perform a Termite Treatment for proper application and products to be used.
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  • Asked by Dwayne from Millsboro,de.
    04/23/2015
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    I'm having my crawl space treated and the contractor is using Boracare. Will there be an odor?
    A
    The Boracare product label states that it does not have an odor.  
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  • Asked by Joseph from Pittsville, Va
    01/24/2021
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    Do I need to spray both sides of boards using Bora-Care if they are only 1 inch thick?
    I just put board and batten siding on an outdoor shed. These boards were cut from green logs and put directly on the shed. Since the boards are only an inch thick, and Boracare penetrates more than that, is there really any need to spray it on both sides of the boards?
    A

    If you can treat all sides of the wood when applying Boracare, that is best. However, if you can only access one side, then it would still be recommended to apply two coats of Boracare at least 20 minutes apart. If the wood is still very fresh, then it is best to let it cure for at least a few days before applying Boracare.

    Keep in mind that for prevention you can dilute Boracare at the 5:1 ratio with water, per the product label.

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  • Asked by Kim from Greensboro, Nc
    09/12/2015
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    Can I apply Bora-Care to the raw wood side of solid prefinished hardwood?
    I have purchased prefinished solid hardwood flooring (hand scraped). Can I apply Bora-Care with a paint brush to the raw side (opposite of finished side) of the board as well as the raw tongue and groove sides? If so, what are the specific directions for application and how much should be applied? Will Bora-Care seep through the wood to the opposite pre-finished side of the wood board and damage the wood finish? The board is 3/4" in thickness by the way. Additionally, would it also be wise to apply Bora-Care to the wood sub-flooring before hardwood installation? Lots of questions. Thank you in advance for your advice.
    A

    Bora-Care can be applied to any raw wood that is not painted, stained or sealed so yes it can be brushed on to the underside of the flooring.  It will only prevent termites from entering the wood that it is applied to and will penetrate up to 4 inches with one application.  It should be applied until the wood is just wet but not dripping.  Most of the time termites would have to eat through the sub-floor to get into the hardwood floors above, but there is no 100% guarantee that the termites will enter this way.  Treating the sub-floor would also ensure the termites do not get into the sub-floor as well.  If you want the hardwood floors better protected, you should treat all exposed wood also as long as they are unfinished.   Please see page 10 of the Bora-Care label.  Table A on page 10 will tell you how many lineal feet of board the bora-care will treat based on thickness. The tabel tells you how many lineal feet a DILUTED gallon will treat

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  • Asked by Sandy from Smyrna Ga
    11/12/2015
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    Can I use Boracare to treat the wood of furniture that is being stripped and reupholstered?
    I will be stripping and reupholstering all types of furniture. I want to treat the wood because I may get it from somewhere else. What would you recommend? I have to give my customers great service and feel comfortable.
    A

    Boracare can be used to treat for wood destroying insects and fungus. Boracare is to be applied to raw wood that will last for the lifespan of the wood itself. Please review the product label for further information.

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  • Asked by Sarah from Santa Clara, Ca
    09/04/2018
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    How long after applying Boracare can sheet rock be hung?
    A

    You will need to wait until the Bora-Care has dried before hanging sheet rock.  Once the wood the Bora-Care was applied to is no longer tacky to the touch, it is dry and sheet rock can be put up. 

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  • Asked by Grant from Atlanta, Ga
    07/29/2015
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    Is Bora-Care offered in smaller quantities than a 1 gallon container?
    I have two rustic raw tables with what I'm assuming are powder beetles boring into the wood.
    A

    The Bora-Care is currently only available in the gallon size.

    Powderpost Beetle Control Article

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  • Asked by Hugh from Carrollton
    05/20/2018
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    Will Bora-Care kill or control carpenter bees?
    A

    No,  Boracare is not labeled for carpenter bees.

    For carpenter bees, we would recommend using our Carpenter Bee Kit. It has everything you need to do a complete treatment for bees.

    Please also check out our Carpenter Bee Guide for more tips on how to treat and prevent them in the future.

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  • Asked by David from York
    01/08/2018
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    How do I know if Bora-Care penetrated properly if it is still sticky after more than 24 hours?
    I have an ash dining table that has powder post beetles in one on the breadboards. Since it was already finished I sanded off the stain and poly from the underside of the whole table and applied Bora-Care (1:1) with a brush. It didn't seem to dry properly in my cool basement and stayed sticky. I read somewhere else about wiping off any residue which I did and applied a second coat (about 3:1). The same thing happened. I'm still seeing signs of activity and a couple live beetles but I guess this is normal?? I'm wanting to make sure the product penetrated the wood and didn't just sit on the surface.
    A

    We would recommend giving the Bora-Care at least 24 to 48 hours to dry completely. Factors that could prevent the Boracare from drying complete within that time frame include applying to finished or treated wood, failing to mix the product completely before application, mixing too much Boracare concentrate for the amount of water (less than 1:1 dilution), or extreme weather conditions such as a very cold or humid environment. If the wood is very old and the moisture content is very low, that would also prevent the Boracare from absorbing as quickly or easily. If you applied the Boracare to raw wood surfaces, then it should eventually dry. It is common to continue to see some beetle activity after Boracare application since the Boracare cannot completely prevent dormant beetles from emerging. If you still have concerns about the texture after several days, you can also give Nisus (the manufacturer) a call for assistance at 800-264-0870.

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  • Asked by Kevin from Inglewood, Ca
    10/19/2017
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    What effect will 1:5 dilution of Bora-Care do for an active drywood termite infestation?
    A

    Bora-Care mixed at 1:5 ratio would not be strong enough to eliminate an active termite infestation.  This requires a 1:1 ratio.  

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  • Asked by John from Tenn
    05/27/2016
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    Can I spray Boracare are while wood is damp?
    I have board n batten pine siding I'm going to clean it with bleach
    A

    You want the siding to be dry when you are applying Boracare per the label. It needs to be able to soak in to the dry wood.

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  • Asked by Paul from Conroe, Tx
    06/09/2016
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    Can you use Boracare as a perimeter treatment?
    Would Boracare work as a perimeter treatment on concrete foundation and weep holes in the brick where trenching is not an option?
    A

    Unfortunately, Boracare is not labeled to be used as a perimeter treatment on concrete. It is lableled to be used on cellulosic materials including wood, plywood, particle board, oriented strand board, cardboard, and wood composite structural componets only. 

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  • Asked by Sarah from Washington
    09/08/2017
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    Why is there residue after applying Boracare?
    Applied 3 coats of poly but we have white smudges all over floor which finisher believes is boracare reacting to poly. Have to strip wood and start all over. How do we avoid this happening again? Are we supposed to wash floor after boracare and before finishing?
    A

    If you are seeing white residue after applying Boracare, then there are a few possible causes. What usually happens is that either the Boracare was not mixed properly before it was applied, or too much product was applied to wood. Another possibility is that the Boracare did not have enough time to dry completely before the poly coating was applied. Typically Boracare dries in 24-48 hours. You can remove excess Boracare using soap and water, but we would try to avoid doing this unless there is clearly too much product applied. Another condition that could cause strange drying is if you are trying to apply Boracare to wood that has already been treating with paint, stain, sealant, oil, or another finish.

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  • Asked by Crystal from Vallejo, Ca
    07/20/2016
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    Can I hand sand a wood sculpture after it has been treated with BoraCare?
    A

    You could sand wood that has been treated with BORACARE as long as it is completely dry.

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  • Asked by Hiroko from Agoura Hills, Ca
    11/11/2016
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    Is Bora-Care care safe for pregnant woman and infants?
    A

    When using Bora-Care children should be out of the area while sparying, and untl the product dries. We would recommend that for pregnant women as well.

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  • Asked by Martha from Miami, Florida
    01/19/2018
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    Can I use Boracare for dry wood termites if the wood has been stained or painted?
    My kitchen cabinets have dry wood termites and I was considering using Bora-Care but noticed it is only effective on raw wood. What products are available for stained wood?
    A

    If you are able to, you can sand or strip the paint/stain off the wood and apply Boracare. If this is not an option, then you can inject a product like Jecta into the damaged areas.

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