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  • Asked by Chris from Pembroke Pines. Fla
    03/17/2013
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    Should I use Boracare with mold care or Boracare first 2 treat wood ceiling for mold & termites?
    A
    You should use the Boracare first followed by the Boracare with Mold care solution.
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  • Asked by Amanda from Pcb, Fl
    06/08/2014
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    Boracare for powder post beetles
    I have a piece of furniture invested with powder post beetles. I bought a termitocide foam and it worked some but I cannot reach all the holes. The outside of the furniture is stained/painted to the reclaimed look but the inside is not. It's a small cabinet maybe 3 ft tall and 3 feet wide. The wood isn't very thick. Can I apply boracare on the inside and it be effective for the entire piece. I don't want to part with it but am becoming extremely frustrated. Thanks AC
    A
    Yes the Boracare will absorb all the way into the wood and eliminate any infestation that is there and last for the life of the wood.  Boracare is the only insecticide that can penetrate into the wood to kill the immature beetles before they chew their way out of the wood and damage the furniture.
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  • Asked by Richard
    11/14/2009
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    Can Bora-Care be used on live trees in the spring to prevent ambrosia beetles from killing it?
    Last spring a young pecan tree die because of them.
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    No, Bora-Care,  like any other borate product cannot be used on trees or plants.  Borate's will kill any living plant, shrub, grass or tree.  You might want to look at Talstar P.  It is typically used on trees for beetles.  It cannot be applied directly on the product you are harvesting but it can be applied to the bark and tree and it will not harm the tree itself.
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  • 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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  • 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 Steve from Metairie, La
    06/02/2013
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    Does it do any good to treat pressure treated wood with Bora-Care?
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    Boracare can be used on wood that is pressure treated, but it may take longer to absorb into the wood. In some cases, such as in a pre-construction termite treatment, pressure treated wood must be treated with Boracare. Boracare is preferred over other treatments such as Timbor in treating furniture because Boracare dries clear and will leave the furniture in its natural state. It will also absorb much further into the wood so you know the infestation is treated. Boracare is diluted with water at a 1:1 - 1:5 ratio depending on the pest you are targeting.

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  • Asked by Bill from Beckley, Wv
    06/20/2013
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    Can I use bora-care on my fence?
    My fence was built 3 years ago. We used pressure treated boards but never stained or painted them, and the fence is now being drilled by powder post beetles. Apparently the treatment has worn off. If the beetles are drilling it does that mean Boracare can be used?
    A
    You can certainly use Boracare on your fence. Any areas that have an active infestation of powder post beetles 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 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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  • 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 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 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 Sarah from Santa Clara, Ca
    09/04/2018
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    How long after applying Boracare can sheet rock be hung?
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    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 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 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 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?
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    You could sand wood that has been treated with BORACARE as long as it is completely dry.

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