Customer Reviews for Bora-Care

I can't attest to the effectiveness of this material because I used to treat the lumber I was using to replace some rotting 2 x 4's in a wall. Since termites must have contact with moisture, preventing water seepage is always number one. Mix Bora-Care 50:50 with water and paint it on, allowing overnight drying because it it thick and sticky. Univ. of Georgia Extension termite specialist recommended this product and it is easy to use plus gives me piece of mind.

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I have had powder post beetles it a boat I am building. Boracare kills them overnight.

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Although it's too soon to tell the results, the Boracare application went smoothly after following exactly the directions for mixing on the label. I have an infestation of the Powder Post beetle in some red oak in my woodworking shop that I'm trying to eliminate. For this I'm using the 1:1 ratio and spraying each side of each board. I will follow on the wood floor and OSB walls of my shop with the 5:1 ratio. The service and follow-up communications from DoMyOwnPestControl were excellent.

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Thanks again! Great price, delivery on-time and great customer service! I've been using this product because it's not toxic like these other ones and effective. Forget tenting the house and digging a trench and filling it with highly toxic poison that can leach into my organic vegetable garden!

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When we bought our 1905 wood frame cottage, the original carriage house had been destroyed by termites. We decided to treat the existing home, just in case. We used BoraCare and are very happy we did. Over a year after we treated, we built an addition on the cottage. The addition had termites within a matter of weeks; the existing home treated with BoraCare was perfectly fine. Although the liquid is a little pricey, for us it was well worth the investment against future damage.

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this stuff really works.after much researching and talking to the company rep i'm very happy with boracare.I will keep inspecting on a regular basis but as of now it is working excellent. would give DoMyOwnPestControl 5 stars as well.

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This product is top of the line and wouldn't use anything else to protect my wood structures.

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I can not, at this time, attest to the effectiveness of this product because it was just applied, but, can say that the price was reasonable and shipping was prompt. Have hopes that this relatively non-toxic product will prevent future destruction by wood destroying insects, particularly, termites found at the attached neighbors property.

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Solved an ant problem quickly without toxic chemicals. Easy to apply.

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I applied this under my house because my neighbor found termites. I have kids so I didn't want them to be exposed to a pesticide. It is supposed to last forever. I like the fact that I should never have to apply it again. We will see as forever comes closer. 8)

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I purchased the product and the USPS lost it. Surprise, surprise. DNOPC immediately shipped out another. It came banged up, but intact. The product was super easy to mix and apply. I have used Boraterm before, but the reviews elsewhere have Boracare as a better product. I would get this again.

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I haven't used through product, therefore i can't write much about Boracare. But customers service is excellent.

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I saw what everyone told me was powder post beetle debris. So after looking into pest control... I decided to try it myself.. I found Do My Own Pest control on the web. After a little research I decided that Boracare was the product I should use.. I ordered it, at a fair price compared to others.. and I used the standard shipping.. and it came fast.. I used the produce per directions and sprayed the area I thought would be where they were... It went on easy... with a hand sprayer.. I have a Cape Cod house. with the grey cedar shingles.. and the spray made them a bit darker... which scared me... but after about 5 days they were back to normal.. and I haven't seen a trace of the beetles yet... So I am very happy with the results AND the company... Great job Guys....

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Product arrived in perfect condition, contrary to a few reviews that have mentioned leaking containers. My initial application was easy because I was spot-treating an infested wood countertop, so I mixed up a small batch and applied it with a brush. Very hot water is needed to dissolve the BoraCare but it stayed in solution once mixed. No trace of any powderpost dust since the application, and although it has only been a few weeks, this is a great sign.

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Domyownpestcontrol provided a great service both times I bought this product. This is the second time I am buying a batch to apply. I feel the termite growth has slowed down, but yet looking forward to achieve ultimate results. Last time I bought it was last year. This time the product feels greasier.

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I have been using Boracare over the past 6 years as part of a program to prevent potential insect infestation in valuable old reclaimed wood owned by WaynesBarnwood.com. No infestations or problems have occurred. Delivery of my recent order was interrupted with delivery problems. DoMyOwnPestControl handled the situation very professionally & successfully.

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The second occasion I have had to use Boracare. The first was 5-years ago. Treated underside flooring and crawl space. Still performing as well today as when installed. Great product

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My order arrived just as scheduled, received tracking # upon shipment being mailed. 100% satisfied with product and service!!!

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Just recieved my 2gallons of boracare, this stuff is thick. Mixed with some hot, hot water no problems. I am building a new garage and I am spraying all the new lumber. Does not go as far as I thought, will be ordering more. My termite guy recomended this product, I will be spraying my built in 1947 home also. I live in California and we have some serious termite issues out here. I am hoping this does the trick. Thanks for the quick delivery

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Having a problem with bugs inside of exterior beams, I applied Boracare per instructions, except I used a staining paint brush, 5". It went on easy and did the job! Very happy with product and whole purchase experience!

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I have an on going problem with powder post beetles and have used the product in the past. Shipping may not be Fast but I get my orders fairly quickly. Suggestions: Follow the directions and mix with a paint mixer it is the easiest and best way to get it in suspension. My old hand sprayer puked and I had to run into town and buy a replacement. I bought a cheap sprayer, don't, spend the money on a good one. The quality of your hand sprayer will play a big part on how well you cover the surface. I would up wasting to much with a cheap one.

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I can't report Bora-care's effectiveness on past or present populations of powder post beetles (without a way to gage numbers before and after) but trust that it works if you follow the application directions. I mixed the product with warm water under the recommended usage ratio in a glass jar, shaking it vigorously, and funneled it into a hand plant mister for my small jobs. It considerably darkened my old oak beam, lightened, part darkened, then finally lightened again over time. My hand mister and backpack sprayer both became clogged if I wasn't careful to mix it well. With whatever sprayer tool you use, it's hard to know how much or how little to apply across the wood's area.

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I used this product about a month ago and put on 2 coats. Powder post beetles are no where in sight so far!

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We had powder post beetles in our siding...and termites, which we didn't discover until we were treating for the beetles. In any case, Bora-Care took care of it all! Moreover, the service we received from DoMyOwnPestControl was excellent; I had ordered the wrong size of suit (for spraying) and they switched it out, no problem. Then they answered my questions thoroughly and immediately. Above all, they saved me thousands of dollars from having to be tented. Cannot say enough great stuff about the company nor the product...but EXCELLENT.

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After cleaning equipment repairs, Boracare was sprayed on the wood of our bank barn for powder post beetles. This results should show next Summer and for the next couple years as the Boracare works on the emerging beetles.

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Goes on easily and mixes easily-great stuff and arrived on time. I will shop here again

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used in the proper way boracare does what it is made to do.

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I haven't had the chance to use the Boracare I ordered yet but the service was great and the timing in which I received the product was super fast!!

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Product does as advertised. Easy to apply and effective. Placed order and received quickly. Happy customer. Thank you.

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This stuff only works by saturating unpainted fresh wood.

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