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  • Asked by Joel from Miami, Florida
    06/08/2014
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    Can I use Bora-Care to fog the inside of wall panels and attics if I program the fogger to produce heavy drops
    Treating flying termites
    A

    Boracare cannot be used in a fogger as it is too thick of a product and will clog nozzles.  Foggers cannot penetrate into the wood to contact the termites so is not a recommended treatment method for termites.  

    Foaming is the preferred method when treating voids. To foam a product you need a poly foamer to apply the foam and our ProFoam Foaming Concentrate which is an expanding liquid you need to mix with the solution.  You would mix the Bora-Care with water in a one gallon poly foamer, then pour in the foaming agent, then mix it all together and pump up the poly foamer.  You are now ready to foam voids.
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  • Asked by Dave from Carlisle Pa
    09/06/2014
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    Is there some that can be sprayed inside framed walls that would create a long-term barrier?
    Building a new home. Wondering if there is something out there that can be sprayed into the enclosed (but not yet insulated or drywalled) home to create a long-term bug barrier. DIY or professional. Thanks for any input.
    A
    BoraCare is a wood preservative that can be sprayed directly on the wood studs to kill wood destryoying insects and last indefinately, it never goes away. As far as other general insect pests, a broad spectrum insecticide dust such as Cimexa Dust can be applied inside of the wall void to kill a wide variety of insects. Cimexa Dust will normally last at least 10 years when left undisturbed and can be applied prior to installing sheetrock or drywall or through the openeing of faceplates of electrical outlets and light switches once drywall is installed. Both of these products are designed for long term control. Please be sure to read the product label for complete use instructions. 
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  • Asked by Bridget from L.a. Ca.
    09/20/2014
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    What product would kill fungus growth in rattan furniture
    I noticed the leg of my sofa is softening in spots and looks like it is rotting. I want to stop the rot and strengthen the leg.
    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 Wood Destroying Fungus, termites and other wood-destroying insects that is effecting it 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

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  • Asked by Ellis from New Orleans, Louisiana
    10/09/2014
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    Can I use Bora-Care to control and stop Carpenter bees on new wood under my house before they start coming?
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    Bora-Care is not labeled for Carpenter Bee Control as it must be ingested to affect the insect. Carpenter bees only tear away at the wood, they dont eat it like termites do so they normally will not be affected. Carpenter bees are normally less attracted to treated wood but even after sealing the wood, you could use a residual spray like Cyonara 9.7 to spray across the wood to kill them just from landing on the treated surface.  Cyonara is also found in one of Carpenter Bee Kits here.
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  • Asked by Allen from Houston
    11/05/2014
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    Can water based sealers be mixed with Boracare?
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    No, Boracare has to be used first. A sealant can be used after the Boracare has dried.
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  • Asked by Jerry from Roseboro, N.c. 28382
    03/07/2015
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    Will Boracare work on salt treated floor joist under a house?
    I had recent termite and moisture damage on a recently purchased house. I removed all damaged flooring structure and replaced it with salt treated floor joist. I am placing moisture barriers on surface of ground. I need to know if Boracare will penetrate this type of lumber. Thanks.
    A
    Bora-Care should only be applied to raw wood. It will not penetrate through any wood that has been pre-treated. Wood that is not painted, stained, sealed, pressure treated or any other pre-treatment on the woods surface.
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  • Asked by Will from San Dimas, Ca
    03/26/2015
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    For normal wood fence, should I only spray one side with Boracare?
    Since Bora-Care can penetrate deeply, does that mean I only need to spray one side of the fence?
    A
    For best penetration and protection it is recommended by the manufacturer to treat all 4 sides of the wood with Boracare ensure complete treatment of the wood.
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  • Asked by Kelly from Georgia
    04/07/2015
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    I have dryrot in a plywood bulkhead on my fiberglass sailboat. Which of your products should I uses?
    I have eliminated the offending water intrusion. The area of the bulkhead affected is not structural, thought a chain plate is on an unaffected portion of the bulkhead and I must stop the fungus from spreading. Replacing the bulkhead is virtually out of the question.
    A
    We recommend using a borate product such as BoraCare or Timbor and treating the affected wood directly. Please read our Dry Rot Repair Article for directions and application procedures. 
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  • Asked by Dale from Aiken,sc
    05/14/2015
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    Can I apply Bora-Care to osb?
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    Yes, Bora-Care can be applied to OSB. Please refer to the product label for complete application instructions.
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  • Asked by Luke from Middletown Ct
    05/16/2015
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    Will Bora care work for an active infestation?
    I pulled a small section off of a mud tube in my house and I can see termites moving in it. Is bora care a good product to use to get the termites to take something back to the colony and kill them all or should I use something else?
    A
    First, it sounds like you may have Subterranean termites. You would do a completely different treatment for them,please see Barrier treatment. Boracare will work well to protect the wood itself. You can apply it for an active wood boring insect problem at a 1:1 ratio. 
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  • Asked by Jim from 19
    06/07/2015
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    Can an insecticide for controlling adult powder post beetles be applied at the same time as Boracare for larva?
    Treating infested black locust structural posts in a home.
    A
    We would recommend using Boracare first. Once the product has dried and a sealant has been used, then an insecticide can be used. Please let us know if you have any additional questions.
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  • Asked by Dee from Dallas
    06/13/2015
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    I heard that glycol will penetrate a wood that's painted w/o effecting the finish.
    Can I paint Bora Care directly onto a painted finish in its undiluted state, such that it will penetrate the finish and the wood to provide a protective barrier. I know you are supposed to drill the wood, but that's not possible everywhere so I was wondering if this would have any protective effect or not.
    A
    Bora-Care should only be applied to raw that has not been painted, stained, sealed or varnished. It must also be diluted for any application with warm or hot water. It will crystallize on the surface and not penetrate otherwise. We do carry a product called Jecta that can be injected into treated wood.
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  • Asked by Clay from Seattle, Wa
    07/21/2015
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    Does BoraCare overspill stay sticky on plastic floor tarps?
    I'm going to paint/spray on a wood ceiling. Is the overspray/drippage onto my plastic floor tarps going to dry completely so it's not a problem walking on them and I can use the tarps again? Or is the overspray/drippage always going to be sticky since it's going to be sitting on the surface of the plastic instead of soaking into bare wood?
    A

    The water that Boracare is mixed with will eventually evaporate, and it will dry. You could also wash the product off the tarp and reuse it.
     

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  • Asked by David from Thousand Oaks, Ca
    07/24/2015
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    Can Boracare be used in a thermal fogger or in a non thermal (ULV) type fogger?
    Can any of these foggers be used to get the product onto inaccessible rafters? If so would the "fog" be effective? Also what would you suggest to treat douglas fir beams clad in oak veneer that are directly attached to the underside of a roof structure - i.e., no space between beam and interior ceiling.
    A

    Boracare is too thick of a product to be used in any type of fogger.  It can be foamed into wall voids or sprayed or painted directly onto raw untreated wood only.  If you cannot directly access the wood that needs to be treated, foaming is the best solution, although it will only penetrate into wood that it is directly contacting.

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  • Asked by Randy from Springfield, Wv
    08/13/2015
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    Can Boracare be added to stain?
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    No, Boracare cannot be mixed with stain, but you can apply stain after applying Boracare

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  • Asked by Mike from Los Angeles, Ca
    02/21/2016
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    What can I used to treat my wine barrel planters for fungus?
    I am using wine barrels (halves) as planters. After 5 yrs, I lost one due to fungus growth on the inside of it. There has been no paint or stain applied to the inside, but of course the barrel did have red or white wine and so is stained. I looked through MANY of your questions - nice job!
    A

    You could use a product called Boracare on the barrels but you would be required to seal the inside of the wine barrel after application.  The red/white wine stain will not affect the application, only if it were stained with an actual wood stain or sealant.

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  • Asked by Mario from Bellflower, Ca
    02/26/2016
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    Can I use Boracare on my bed from underneath?
    It is stained on the front surface? Is this safe for kids? I want to use it for my baby bed, inside is not stain only the outside.
    A

    Boracare could be used on the underside of the bed where it is not stained.  It is safe when used as directed on the product label.  Since you are treating a baby bed we would recommend not using the bed until the product has completely dried, about 48 hours.  After that time it will be safe to use the bed again.  Bora-Care is a very safe product once dry and it is considered a green product as well.

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  • Asked by Dale
    03/11/2016
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    Will over-spray of Boracare damage steel roofing? Can wood that has been treated with Boracare be painted?
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    Boracare will not damage steel or any other metal.  Boracare dries clear, so wood that has been treated with Boracare can be painted once the Boracare has dried. 

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  • Asked by Pat from San Francisco, Ca
    03/22/2016
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    How do I apply Boracare between plywood shear walls?
    Interior plywood is attached to studs, 3 inch diameter holes top and bottom currently exist for access. 35 years old. How to protect mud sill, non-PT studs and plywood? Blind spraying?
    A

    The only way to get Boracare into a wall void would be to use it as a foam. You will need to use a foaming agent and a poly foamer. The mixing ratio is 2:1, meaning 2 parts water to 1 part Boracare. We would recommend using the high expansion formula so there is less moisture. Keep in mind Boracare can only be applied to raw wood.
     

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  • Asked by Terry from Bumpass, Va
    04/29/2016
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    How many gallons of Boracare would I need to treat 1,000 sq feet of exterior cedar siding?
    I have a carpenter bee larvae problem. Woodpeckers have pecked 11 holes in my house to get to them. Would spraying this product on my cedar siding solve my problem?
    A

    We would recommend using two gallons of Boracare. This product will generally treat about 500 square feet. 

    Boracare is not labeled for carpenter bees. A dust, such as Delta Dust, would be an excellent option in the holes. It will make it uninhabitable for the bees to live.  

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