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  • Asked by Tera from Massachusetts
    04/24/2021
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    What's the best application method for treating a stained wood mantle with BoraCare?
    A

    To use Bora-Care on stained wood, you would need to either strip and sand the mantle to its raw wood state or drill holes into the piece and use the gel formulation of BoraCare called Jecta. If sanding the wood to its raw state, BoraCare would be applied at the 1:1 ratio and after it has dried you can re-stain/finidh the mantle. Jecta is a ready-to-use injectable borate gel used by pest management professionals to protect sealed or inaccessible wood from termites and other wood-destroying organisms.

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  • Asked by John from Huntingdon, Pa
    05/19/2021
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    Will Bora-Care affect the stain and how it is absorbed into the lumber? Will it be splotchy or be lighter than non treated wood of the same type?
    A

    Wood treated with BoraCare is able to be painted, stained or sealed within 30-45 days after the application. The color of the wood after staining should not be affected as BoraCare will absorb clear into the wood. Please review the product label for more information. 

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  • Asked by William from Valdosta, Ga
    06/01/2021
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    Will existing mold on rough cut pine interfere with the application of Bora-Care and does the wood have to be sealed after applying Bora-Care to ensure effectiveness? Can I leave the wood raw after the application?
    A

    Mold on rough cut pine should not affect the efficacy of Boracare, if you do need to treat for mold, we recommend to use Boracare with Moldcare instead. If the wood is part of an outside structure, we do recommend staining it to lengthen the life of the wood and the efficacy of the product, however you do no have to.

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  • Asked by Eli
    06/10/2021
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    Can I use Boracare to treat a stump? Do I need to remove the bark?
    I have a maple stump with two trunks that I intend to leave in the ground. It has what looks like carpenter ant damage on the top of one of the trunks. I'd like to treat it to preserve the trunk. Will the treatment still be effective if I only apply to the top of the trunk? Would I need to remove the bark from the rest of the stump?
    A

    Bora-Care should only be used on raw cut wood not any tree stump.

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  • Asked by Lynn from Cleburne, Tx
    06/11/2021
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    Planning to use BoraCare with MoldCare on our pine logs. Will this inhibit stain absorption?
    A

    No, BoraCare with MoldCare will not hinder the staining process. We do recommend you speak to the manufacturer prior to use if you are doing the bleaching process as we are not familiar with it. You may contact Nisus directly on their contact page: https://nisuscorp.com/customer-service

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  • Asked by Mark from Lake Odessa
    06/19/2021
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    I have barn beams that have small holes. Will Bora-Care work to kill any potential beetles?
    A

    Yes, Bora-Care would be applied at a 1:1 ratio to the areas where you have activity. The 1:1 ratio is for curative treatments, for preventative you would apply at a 3:1 or 5:1 ratio. 

    Please review page 5 and page 10 on the product label for dimensional lumber information. 2 coats may be needed to ensure the Boracare absorbs all the way through the beam. 

     

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  • Asked by Bob from College Park, Md
    06/21/2021
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    Does Bora-Care affect epoxy bonding?
    I have some minor wood rot in a porch floor beam. I plan to chisel out the rot, apply Boracare to the beam, and insert a dutchman secured with Advance Research Technology (ART) epoxy. Will the Boracare adversely affect the bonding of the epoxy?
    A

    No, Bora-Care would not affect epoxy bonding to the wood beam as long as the Bora-Care application has had enough time to completely dry. This usually takes 24-48 hours. 

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  • Asked by Tarina from Independence, Kansas
    06/24/2021
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    Does Bora Care with Mold Care also kill mycotoxins?
    When spraying toxic mold with Bora Care with Mold Care will it also destroy mycotoxins or will black mold release mycotoxins after treatment with Bora?
    A

    We spoke with the manufacturer and  were advised that yes, Boracare will also breakdown any  mycotoxins associated with mold. Please see the label for complete application instructions. 

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  • Asked by John from Groveland, Ny
    06/25/2021
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    Can I use a paint sprayer to apply Bora-Care or a pesticide truck mounted tank sprayer to apply?
    I have both types of equipment, but want a faster way to install 2 coats of product in a very close quarter crawl space. Was considering using my truck mounted sprayer but I use it Talstar as an everyday chemical on house treatments. I didn't know if that pesticide would effect the final result of bora care or if a paint sprayer would work as a application technique
    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 Lynn from Cleburne, Texas
    07/02/2021
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    We sprayed our logs before building the barn with Bora-Care.
    We are ready to build 2 years later. Should we treat again? We transported logs and have mold on areas, that were covered with a small patch of carpet to prevent rub marks, that are molding. We do see mold in other areas as well. We have bleqched the wood and pressure washed it it. Logs are set. Should wemtreat with boracare again?
    A

    If the wood that was treated with Boracare was kept out of the outdoor elements so that rain couldn't wash through the wood, and pull some of the Boracare treatment from it, then you would not need to treat the wood again. Mold is a surface issue caused by excess moisture in the surrounding environment. If the mold on the surface has been removed and cleaned, and the environment you plan to use it within will have the wood either protected from moisture or will be sealed after building, you wouldn't need to worry about mold unless a new moisture issue arises. If you feel mold may become an issue again in the future, you may want to use the Boracare with Mold Care to treat the logs with to help prevent against mold in the future, as well as reinforce the original barrier you may have applied with the Boracare 2 years ago. 

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  • Asked by Robert from Sutton, Wv. 26601
    07/11/2021
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    I'm having my log cabin stained with a water base stain. Can I add bora care, and what ratio?
    Want to protect against carpenter bees and powderpost beetles.
    A
    Boracare should not be mixed with the stain. Boracare needs to be applied to bare wood and allowed to dry completely before applying the stain. The product label recommends a 1:1 ratio for preventing powder post beetles in logs. Please note that Boracare is not specifically labeled for carpenter bees and has not been tested for this pest. 
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  • Asked by Eddie from Laurel Ms
    07/19/2021
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    I have borers in unsealed 3/8
    Have chaff coming from holes. Treating 1000 sq feet. Treatments were 2 months apart. Still have beetles. Ugh.
    A
    Powderpost Beetles are a pest that can often cause residual damage long after you have treated. The Boracare application you would have completed on the wood would be correct for treating and protecting the raw wood surfaces and having it absorb into the wood. Since powderpost beetles lay their eggs inside the wood and the eggs could lay dormant for up to 30 years, you may see random signs of the pest anywhere in the time frame that you have the wood. Boracare will keep any new beetles from boring into the wood and kill them through ingestion of the wood if they try, and it will kill any beetles/larvae within the wood that try to eat their way through it or out of it. Boracare works through ingestion, so wood destroying pests would have to ingest the wood to get the product in their system to die from it. This means that any signs you are seeing now are beetles that are eating their way out of the wood and ingesting the Boracare and dying from it. Since there isnt a way to know how many eggs were left in the wood there isnt a way to know how long or how often you may see these signs pop up.
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  • Asked by Matt from Moline Illinois
    07/22/2021
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    How long after we spray two coats of Bora care can we put on a translucent Sikkens stain
    A
    We recommend waiting at least 3 days before sealing/painting/staining (but no longer than 6 weeks) after applying Boracare.
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  • Asked by Guy from Madison
    07/23/2021
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    Can Bora-Care be used to treat stumps to prevent termites and carpenter ants?
    How would I use this product to treat stumps to prevent and kill termites and carpenter ants
    A

    Bora-Care can only be used on cut lumber/wood not any actual plant/tree.  We would recommend to use Dominion 2L which can be applied directly where they are infesting in the stump and around/on the stump for carpenter ants. Be sure to treat around your home as well to prevent. Check out our Termite Guide for all the up to date tips on Termite prevention and control.   We also have one for Carpenter ants here.

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  • Asked by Bradley from Davdsonville
    08/08/2021
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    Can I mix Boracare with a waterproofing solution to treat a canvas cover?
    I currently have Star Brite Waterproofing and would like to mix this with the Boracare 1:1 Will this still provide efficacy for both products?
    A

    We do not advise to mix any waterproofing product, paint or sealant in the same tank mixture when applying BoraCare. A topcoat with a water-resistant finish such as paint, stain or water sealant is recommended within 6 weeks of the initial BoraCare application for longer performance. This can be done as soon as 48 hrs after the application provided the wood is compltely dry. 

    BoraCare is applied at 1:1 ratio for curative treatments and a 5:1 ratio for prevenative treatements. 

    Please review the full product label for more detailed information. 

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  • Asked by Susan
    03/19/2011
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    How can I treat painted rocking chairs for powderpost beetles?
    These are very nice, made from reclaimed oak and now beetles are causing sawdust can they be treated since painted?
    A
    The only way to treat the chairs with an insecticide is to strip the paint and apply a product called Bora-Care. If that is not an option you can check with local pest control companies to see if they offer a fumigation chamber or heat chamber that would be the correct size to treat the chairs.
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  • Asked by H
    07/21/2011
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    Can I apply Boracare on wood which had been painted but stripped now?
    I know that Boracare is for the untreated wood, but what about the wood which had been painted but it is stripped now? I am ready to repaint the handrail and I would like to use Boracare before I seal it with paint.
    A
    Yes, you can use Boracare on wood that has been stripped. After the Boracare has dried for a couple of days it will be ready to be repainted.
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  • Asked by Bob from San Diego Ca
    08/23/2011
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    Can I treat already installed cedar fence post with Bora-Care?
    I just installed a picket fence in my front yard. I used 4x4 square untreated cedar post anchored in cement. The part of the post that are buried in cement have been painted with tar to prevent moisture penetration. If I apply Bora-Care to the exposed part of the posts will it penetrate to the lower portions of the post and provide fungus and temite protection?
    A
    Bora-Care will penetrate some into the lower portions below the poured concrete, but it all depends on how deep the beams go. Of course any penetration into the part of the wood that is underground is of course better than not treating the wood at all.  You can ensure the product spreads deeper into the wood if you drill some small injection holes at a downward angle into the center of the wood from the exposed part at the concrete level down into the center of the wood below the concrete level.
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  • Asked by Eric from New London, Ohio
    09/15/2011
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    Preventative treatment on timber-frame barn
    We are replacing the siding on a timber frame barn which has 12"x12" uprights, 8x8 and 4x4 stringers/braces. Before we put up the pre-primed yellow pine siding, we want to apply preventative BoraCare. How long do we have to wait before mounting the siding? Is the 5:1 the right dilution for prevention? Does it make more sense to use a roller or sprayer? We will be working from a lift and will have easy access to 3 faces of the wood (The interior face is a bit inconvenient from the exterior of the building.) If any areas show an active infestation, do we just switch to the 1:1 dilution and apply as above? Thanks!
    A
    Actually the 5:1 Boracare treatment is only if you wanting to prevent against drywood termites and powder post beetles.  If you live in an area that has subterranean termites which you probably do since subs are much more common than drywood termites and powder post beetles, you should use a 1:1 treatment for treatment of existing termites and for prevention of subterranean termites.  We always recommend a 1:1 treatment because then you have the highest level of protection no matter what you are dealing with or what is in your area.  Also, if there is something active in the wood that you don't know about, the 1:1 treatment will take care of it. Most people apply using a sprayer but it is completely up to you.  Typically you only have to wait about 4 hours before mounting the wood you treated. It does dry quickly most of the time.
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  • Asked by Richard from Coolville Ohio
    10/18/2011
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    Will Bora-Care treat a log house after it has been treated with an exterior treatment about 2 years ago?
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    Bora-Care will not penetrate through any type of paint, stain, sealant or other product.  It is true that stains and sealants will wear off over time, but it is hard to tell how much is left and how much Bora-Care will be able to penetrate through.  Some of our customers treat anyways and feel it is better that some make it through and some not, than not to try to treat at all.  So this is a decision you have to make on your own.
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