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4.6 out of 5 stars
Not sure yet
By Noza in Campbell, CA on 10/05/2010
I sprayed most of termite damaged ridge boards, open frames, attic, under floor, etc., but it looks like termites keep coming back from ground and still inside of walls. I found out that I have more s…
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hard to use product
By Kim in North Captiva, FL on 03/24/2017
I don't know whether this works or not. I will say it's difficult to impossible to use if you don't have anything to stir with other than a paint stick. It does not spray well since we couldn't get it…
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Expert response:
Thank you for your comments! We apologize for any confusion or inconvenience. The Boracare is best to mix with an impeller-type mixer like one you would use to mix paint. You can then apply it with a sprayer, brush, or roller. We appreciate your feedback and your business!
Don't waste your money
By Rl in West Palm Beach FL on 04/07/2017
I drenched the wood beams in my barn and the termites came back after a couple of months.
Expert response:
Thank you for your comments! We are sorry that you have not seen the results you expected from the Boracare treatment. There are many factors that can contribute to termites returning. You did not mention whether you have drywood termites, subterranean termites, or both. We would be happy to troubleshoot with you over the phone: you can reach us at 866-581-7378.
molassis
By Joseph in Walker, wv on 11/10/2017
Someone should warn buyers. This stuff is so thick that it WILL plug up a garden sprayer. It does not mix with water easily and you will get a plugged up sprayer. It is super thick.. much thicker than…
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Expert response:
Thank you for your response! Boracare is a very thick liquid, which is why the mixing instructions on the product label advise to use an impeller-type mixer to mix your solution in a separate container first, and then put your finished solution into your sprayer. If you try to mix the product by shaking right in your sprayer, you will not get a consistent solution. Please let us know if we can further assist you!
Excellent product with a decent price
By David in Bloomingdale, Ohio on 11/06/2015
I am very familiar with Bora-Care as I have used it on my log cabin to be rid of powder post beetles, and prevent future attacks. This purchase was for helping a friend who had gutted his old house fo…
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Awesome stuff, just cover EVERYthing that's left in room :-)
By Dc in Waverly, GA on 03/09/2016
It's been two weeks now since spraying on, mixed 1:1. Our home is mostly wood floors, walls and ceilings. Covered the floors, forgot about the windows, was a sticky mess to clean up, but oh well :-) …
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I'm optimistic
By Jim in Rib Lake, WI on 11/11/2012
I just applied this to a timber frame that has minor powder post beetle damage on two timbers (out of more than 100). I used up the entire gallon in a 1:1 mix to treat the frame. One thing that helped…
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Excellent
By Michael in Los Angeles on 01/27/2015
We had termites on the plywood under our roof / ratio decking. We demo the roof /patio done to the plywood which was infected, remove the ply wood and re-enforce the 2 by 12's as necessary and brough…
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Expert response:
Thank you for your comments. Boracare can be applied with a paintbrush or roller in areas where it may be difficult to spray. There is also a ready-to-use formulation of Boracare called Jecta that is excellent for spot treatments or areas that are otherwise challenging to treat: http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/jecta-p-931.html
Doesn't soak deep enough into wood to get the beetles
By Clayton in seattle wash on 10/04/2015
Boracare claims to soak deep into wood to get the beetles that are nesting inside. I had to use 2 to 3 times more than necessary because the spray had a hard time soaking into the wood even pushing a…
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Expert response:
Boracare soaks into the wood by displacing the moisture in the wood. This is a long process and can take several weeks vs just a few hours or days. Older wood has less moisture and can impact how deeply the product can penetrate. Please let us know if you have any other questions or concerns. We are always happy to help!
Boracare for powder post beetles & termites
By C.decker in La Grange, GA on 02/01/2016
We used the Boracare for powder post beetles & termites. We used it in a mister w/ a extra long extension cord to plug out side as our crawl space is not more than 3' for 1/2 of our house & 6' in the …
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Bora Care did not work at all
By Tom in Charleston, sc on 08/16/2019
I closely followed the instructions for mixing and applying Bora Care. I had one spot in my crawlspace where I had one tremite tube going up one of my piers into the floor framing. I bought enough Bo…
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Treatment cost is insignificant
By Steve in Iowa City, IA on 04/28/2011
Last Thanksgiving, I discovered that Eastern Subterranean Termites had begun infesting our 100 year old house. I have been remodeling for five years and have previously seen no evidence in any areas I…
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Boracare-Powder Post Beetles
By John in Auburn, Alabama on 01/29/2013
Boracare arrived in a concentrated 1 gallon container. It has the consistency of syrup (slightly thick) and I diluted it with water on a 1 to 1 basis. I could not find my sprauer so I rolled on the f…
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Bora-care
By Dan on 04/16/2013
It would be hard to rate this product on effectiveness, as I don't have anything to compare it to. However, it was easy to dilute in hot water as instructed, and was easy to apply to bare wood with a …
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Two for One results
By Larry in Cottage Grove, Oregon on 11/05/2013
After noticing some saw dust like shavings in an open out building and some large round fly like critters entering some holes about 3/8" dia in the wood, I decided to do something about it. I sprayed …
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Boracare
By Darcy in Irvine CA on 11/20/2013
The product is a thick liquid about the consistency of hand lotion. I painted it on with a brush and it stayed on top of the wood for about two days. Most products stay on the surface and never reach …
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Salvaged Wood Carvings
By Irene in Charlottesville, VA on 08/08/2010
I had purchased quite a few deeply carved very heavy wood carvings from temples in India almost 50 years ago. When we checked them out for packing for our move to Virginia, they were teeming with powd…
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Potent, easy to use and cost-effective
By Anonymous in CA on 08/19/2013
My local termite company wanted $800 to treat my modest home with Bora-Care. I paid $144 for 2 gallons for this stuff and treated my entire house. Yeah, the sprayer costed $50, but that's still a savi…
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awesome customer service!
By Lynda in MA on 03/05/2014
My gallon came damaged, and as soon as I e-mailed the company, a brand-new one was sent out immediately, with no need to deal with the post office or send pictures. I felt like the company really want…
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Boracare Works
By Philip in River Ridge, LA on 11/13/2014
Excellent service. Boracare arrived quickly and with minimum packaging. Stuff works great and gets rid of almost every insect without using poison. If you buy this stuff locally, it costs twice as muc…
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Boracare
By Rob in Black Mountain on 04/02/2015
It was easy enough to use. I just followed the instructions, and sprayed it on the wall cavities, and on some old logs in a cabin. I will let you know in 10 years, how well it keeps back pests, and …
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Bora-care comments
By Phillip in Lomita, Ca. on 07/15/2016
Time will tell the entire story. However, for the two gallons I ordered I found the product went on well at about a 1.5 to 1 ratio. The two gallons I mixed up to about 5 with water and wasn't enough t…
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Wonderful product!!!
By J. in California on 12/05/2016
Our small cottage experienced water damage in the crawlspace. A result was wood rot fungi in the outer wall and on the crawlspace joists/beams. After replacing most of the outer wall, we found the joi…
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Bora Care
By Wb in FLORIDA on 01/14/2017
Good product but a bit hard to mix because of thickness.Additionally, adding other pesticides doesn't work well, they sink to the bottom and harden. Buy more than enough to coat every piece of wood ex…
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Expert response:
Thank you for your comments! We would not recommend mixing any other products with Boracare unless it is a spray indicator. To mix Boracare, use a separate container from your sprayer and use an impeller-type mixer for best results. You will then pour the finished solution into your spray equipment to apply it. Please let us know if we can further assist you!
Works Well
By Sockmonkey in Fishers, IN on 08/26/2017
I mixed it according to directions. It worked great. I'm glad I read the label where it said that hot water can be used for ease of mixing! This stuff has the consistency of Karo syrup, and the hot wa…
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what a mess
By Gerald in Lake Elsinore, Ca. on 11/14/2010
Customer care did a great job. My problem is with the product. It is the consistency of molasses and it ruined my sprayer which was thrown away as it was uncleanable. So, I bought a small broom and br…
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Wood Termite Treatment
By Manford in Noble, OK on 09/29/2011
I recently had an experience with the dreaded termites. They had eaten about 50 feet of 2x6 base plate on stem wall. They made their entrance via a concrete porch filled with dirt, it was built after …
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Boracare is Great Stuff
By Billy in Bethesda, MD on 11/17/2011
I've used Boracare in renovations on wood window frames and sashes, wooden porch columns, interior structural members and on the exterior when sealed with a couple of coats of penetrating oil primer. …
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palapas and wood boring beetles
By Ame in arizona on 09/04/2012
Used Boracare for new palapas with wooden structures and palm fronds. The region is northern mexico. Where arizona and Californians like to visit. I have neighbors with bore holes in their Palm frond …
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Surprisingly Thick
By Joe in Brigantine, NJ on 12/09/2012
I purchased the product after being hit by super storm Sandy. I needed to drain and dry the crawlspace due to flooding. I needed something to sanitize the dirt floor space and protect the wooden floor…
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