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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 Russell from Billerica, Massachusetts 01821
    08/17/2013
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    Will the Bora-care work best for wood carved bears which have been termite infested?
    Also if there are holes which have been affected by the termites- After the treatment with the liquid BORA-CARE is it prudent to fill the holes, with possibly a foam, or do we constantly have to be checking and treating these carvings?
    A
    If you treat any type of raw wood like your carvings with Boracare, it will eliminate the current infestation and prevent any new ones from starting a colony in those peices in the future. You will want to mix the Boracare at a 1:1 ratio and apply either with a sprayer or paint brush to the wood-whichever is easier for you- and do 2 coats if the wood is more than 4 inches thick in any area. It can take a couple of weeks sometimes for the product to move its way all the way to the center of the piece so you may still notice activity for a length of time after treatment as the product works its way through the infested areas. Any new termites that may come along will die from ingesting the treated wood immediately. The Boracare will last for the life of the wood so long as it is protected from the outdoor elements either to where it is kept or through a paint or sealant of some sort. 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 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?
    A

    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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  • Asked by Jen
    05/12/2011
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    Can I use this on hardwood floors on the inside of my home?
    Including stairs
    A
    You can use Bora-Care on any raw wood inside or outside your home, including hardwood floors.  However, it can only be applied on raw wood.  You CANNOT apply Bora-Care to any wood that is painted, stained, or sealed.  So unless your hardwood floors are unfinished, you cannot spray them with Bora-Care.  If your flooring is already finished with a stain and sealant, then you either have to sand off the finish and the re-finsh after applying Bora-Care, or you can drill holes into the infested pieces and inject Bora-Care.
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  • Asked by Edwin from San Diego, Ca
    10/18/2011
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    If wood is already painted can it be treated with Boracare injected through holes drilled into the wood?
    A
    Yes, you can still treat wood that is painted with Bora-Care by injecting it, however it does require quite a few holes.  You should drill holes every 6 inches apart in a diamond pattern into the center of the wood and inject the Bora-care into all of the holes.  It helps to drill at a downward angle so the Bora-care does not run out of the holes due to gravity.  So, you would drill holes in the center of the wood, and then also another row of holes near the top and the bottom which will form a diamond pattern.
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  • Asked by Pih from United States
    06/25/2012
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    Western drywall termites in framing of house treated with Boracare. Still alive after 3 days. To be expected?
    We gave all framing 2 treatments of 50/50 boracare/water 3 days ago. Still finding live termites crawling on treated wood. How long does it take to kill them? Is it a safe bet to reapply insulation and siding yet, or should we give the wood another treatment first? Should we be concerned that the termites will spread to other areas like say the attic where we have not treated, while everything is open and exposed to elements? Should we treat the back side of the siding and the black fire barrier material as well?
    A
    Bora-Care can take up to 90 days to completely penetrate through all of the wood to where all of the termites are.  Bora-Care does not kill the termites by touch.  The termites walking on the wood are not effected.  Bora-Care kills the termites by ingestion.  After the Bora-Care has moved through the wood, the termites that are still in the wood will die when they continue to eat and ingest the Bora-Care with the wood.  You should treat all exposed sides of the wood that you can get to.  One treatment is normally enough unless the wood you are treating is more than 8 inches thick.  The termites will not spread easily to other areas so that is not a concern.
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  • Asked by Melvin from Oxford
    05/05/2013
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    Can Boracare be used on pressure treated lumber after it has dried in place for several months?
    I plan on having exposed truss ends on my house (no soffits). If the trusses are treated will Boracare still work to kill carpenter beetles.
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    You can use Boracare on pressure treated wood as long as there is no stain, sealant, or paint on the wood. If the wood treated with Boracare is outside exposed to the elements, then you want to apply a water sealant after the Boracare has dried.

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  • Asked by Craig from Moon Township, Pa
    09/10/2013
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    What do i use to do a treatment of a piece of furniture for wood insects/termites?
    We have a piece of furniture brought in from Indonesia that we are not sure has a termite/wood pest concern. We would like to treat it to provide us assurance that there is no insect infestation. What would be the best product to use? It is 6ft tall, 2ft wide, 1ft deep. Appreciate your advice. Thanks
    A
    For furniture your options are limited for treatment. If the wood is in its all natural raw state without any stains or finishes on it you can use a product like Boracare. Boracare will absorb all the way into the wood and eliminate any infestation that is there and last for the life of the wood. It does not stain the wood or leave behind any visible residue, but becomes one with the wood and any insect that ingests it dies. If the furniture has a finish on it, you would either have to drill holes throughout it and inject something like the Boracare or a foam, or the option most go with, hire a company to fumigate it. Please let us know if you have any questions.
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  • Asked by Brent from Gualala, Ca 95445
    03/31/2014
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    What should I use for a log home, stained, water repellent finish and has termites and borers?
    Have used Timbor with good success in other applications but it beads up and runs off the log walls. Injecting in holes works but is very slow process. Any words of wisdom or wait and strip the finish off and then use Boracare?
    A
    The best process would indeed to be strip the finish and apply Boracare. This is the only product that will penetrate through the wood and eliminate the existing infestation and prevent future infestations.
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  • Asked by Matt from California
    06/08/2014
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    Is this 100% safe for humans?
    Does it release anything into atmosphere or is it only harmful if we touch treat wood/ingest the treat wood?
    A
    Boracare does not emit any VOCs (volatile organic compounds) into the atmosphere. It is safe once dry. If you are concerned about eating on the wood, such as if a table is/was infested, the wood does need to be sealed before using it.
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  • Asked by David from Thousand Oaks, Ca
    08/04/2015
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    What can I use for termites in an attic?
    Is there a product that can be fogged or misted into an attic area that would be effective on 'coating' the wood rafters to kill termites that come in contact with the product. I ask this because the attic area is pretty much inaccessible. thx.
    A

    We do not recommend to fog for termites in an attic. It will not penetrate the raw wood. In this case we recommend to treat using Boracare. Boracare will penetrate up to 4 inches into the wood and will last the lifetime of the wood. You can paint it, spray it, or foam it onto the raw wood. 

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  • Asked by John from Trinidad, Ca
    07/02/2016
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    Can I apply ruberized flashing after apply Boarcare instead of a stain or sealer?
    I need to attach an existing dry rot problem on an upper deck. It is redwood, but near the Pacific Ocean. I'd like to apply the Bora-care in a 1-to-1 solution, then apply the ruberized flashing (i.e. "Deck Flash") to the joists and wherever else I can apply it. Can I apply the flashing instead of a stain? How long after applying the bora-care should I wait before applying the flashing. It is sticky-back, line an adhesive tape. Thanks in advance
    A

    Yes, you can apply the rubberized flashing after application of BORACARE. Be sure to wait 72 hours to make the application. This will give Boracare enough time to penetrate into the wood and dry. 

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  • Asked by Dennis from Miami, Fl
    08/01/2016
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    Will Boracare kill roaches?
    A

    Boracare is not labeled for roaches.  It would be best to use products that are specifically labeled for them, such as the ones that are found in our roach control kits.

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  • Asked by Jane
    09/27/2016
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    Can Boracare be used on a dining tabletop?
    Powder beetles have made sawdust visible on the table
    A

    If the dining table is raw wood with no paint or finish on it, yes Boracare can be used. You will use it at the rate of 1:1. This can either be sprayed on or painted on. You can also use Jecta in the holes where you have seen activity if the wood does have finish or paint on it. You must finish food-handling surfaces such as dining tables that have treated with Boracare.

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  • Asked by Jesse from Elkin
    10/02/2016
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    Can I use BoraCare on a kitchen table that I'm making that has wood borers?
    I have two oak board with some wood bore holes. Just two small places. Can I use BoraCare on the table top and then finished it without it being a danger of putting food on it? I have just received a gallon and the instructions do not address this issue to my satisfaction.
    A

    BORACARE can safely be used on the board as long as you stain after it has dried.

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  • Asked by Dennis from Gig Harbor
    03/19/2017
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    Will Bora-Care work for carpenter ants?
    A

    Boracare should only be used to prevent carpenter ants. We do not recommend using it to treat and active infestation. You can treat and active infestation by using something like Carpenter Ant Bait or by treating directly with a product like Phantom Aerosol or Termidor Foam.

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  • Asked by Darrell from Portland, Or
    10/01/2017
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    Can I apply Boracare over Timbor?
    I had a company treat for an active wood-boring beetle infestation. They used a single treatment of 10% Timbor. I'm now concerned this may be inadequate and Boracare would have been a better choice. Can I apply Boracare over the Timbor?
    A

    Yes, you can treat the same wood with the Boracare.   The previous treatment with Timbor will have no affect on the absorption. Both products are borate-based and become one with the wood after application. 

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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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