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4.6 out of 5 stars
I wouldn't buy this again
By Doris in Springfield, MO on 04/27/2010
I had my home sprayed with this for the wood post beetles and they were gone...until today they came back. For over a week not a single one was sighted. This does work on contact but the reason that I…
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Expert response:
Bora-Care is the best wood treatment product on the market. However, Bora-Care can take up to a month to diffuse completely through the entire piece of wood after you treat it. Since powderpost beetle larvae can be deep in the wood, it is normal to continue to see activity for awhile until the Bora-Care makes it all the way through the wood. Of course the true benefit of Bora-Care is that after it does diffuse all of the way through the wood and kill the larvae, it will stay in the wood forever and you never have to worry about wood destroying insects again.
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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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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Boracare, syrup
By Gail in Seattle, WA on 03/22/2016
Despite thinning and mixing this gelatinous product exactly as described, this product remained severely sticky and is really messy to work with. 5 days after application, the product has yet to dry o…
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Expert response:
Boracare is very thick and viscous. We do recommend that the product is diluted with hot water in a bucket. The manufacturer recommends that the dilution is mixed with a paint mixer attachment on a drill. After the solution has been thoroughly mixed, the dilution can be added to a sprayer if desired.
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.
Disappointing performance
By Mike in Norwood,LA on 04/13/2018
I applied this product as instructed to a cypress beam to eliminate powder post beetles. It did not kill the beetles, I'll have to try again. Perhaps this is why they only sell this product in gallo…
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Did not work!
By Gary in Glouster on 07/21/2018
Put two coats on our ceiling. Three weeks later still the same size pile of dust every day. Very disappointed!!
Does not kill dry wood termites
By Conrad in Irvine on 12/28/2018
I applied Bora-Care 1:1 with water to unpainted rafters in my attic that had active dry wood termites in April 2018. Now in Dec 2018 there are still active termites as I can see large amounts of fresh…
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Not Great
By Greg in Brattleboro VT on 06/14/2019
I bought this product to treat powder post beetles in an old barn. After buying I discovered that the coverage from a gallon is so little (my fault for not verifying before buying) that I would need …
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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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Boracare
By Dan in Watertown on 08/01/2020
I ordered a case (4 bottles). Got one box with two bottles but charged for a case.
Powder Post Beatles back
By Stephanie in Spencer,IN on 05/21/2022
Sprayed my entire wooden barn with this product twice last fall. Seemed like it took care of the problem. Now they are back. Throughout the entire barn.
Expert response:
We apologize you did not achieve the intended results. Bora-Care only works on insects that are active feeding on the wood and Powderpost beetles can lay dormant in wood for years until conditions are right for them to hatch and become active to feed on the wood. Seeing activity is normal but they will die from ingesting the treated wood.
I'll try it again?
By Todd in Griffin, Georgia on 06/27/2010
I have a nice 35' x 45' shop built of rough cut lumber. About 2 years ago I noticed the Powder Post Beetles were starting to eat into the board and battin walls and now they are in the framing timbors…
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Bottle not full
By Tgrizzle in CHAPEL HILL on 09/21/2011
I bought two bottles of BORACARE and one was obviously not filled. I contacted "DoMyOwn.." and they refunded me a fair amount. All is well, just the hassle. It is BORACARE's fault, not DMOPC.com.
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!
using boracare
By Linda in GLOUCESTER POINT on 09/21/2016
I did not realize how messy boracare is - very runny. When spraying it, it dripped even when spraying a "fan" across the beam. I had to be careful not to let it drip on me, but it was all over the pla…
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Bora-Care
By Lou in Raleigh on 10/20/2017
Easy to mix, easy to apply. Results won't be known until next summer when we open up our summer house.
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!
Not as effective as I tought it would be...
By Mariano in Chula Vista, CA on 03/03/2019
I have been dealing with a bunch of termites in my kitchen cabinets. I bought the bora care and made all the preparations and followed the instructions as indicated, Mixed with warm water in a 1:1 rat…
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Boracare
By Anonymous in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on 09/16/2010
Recently a friend gave me a beautiful 19th century cabinetmaker's workbench made of thick, heavy maple timbers. My friend warned me that it might be infested with ants but two days later the appearanc…
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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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BORACARE
By Mark in Port Hueneme, CA on 12/12/2011
Prepared per instructions, 1:1 mix, sprayed and injected into old furniture (after aerosol and Timbor failed). The furniture was wrapped in a large plastic bag and sealed immediately after treatment. …
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Boracare
By Ame in Arizona- Mexico on 05/01/2012
Using 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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Boracare
By Jason in durango colorado on 10/17/2012
I can't give a performance review yet since i just applied the product. I can however rate the ease of use. The product was extremely thick. It requires mixing in a bucket with a paint mixer on my cor…
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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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Boracare
By Larry in Dallas on 01/13/2013
Container had leaked into box. Should have been packaged better. Maybe and EPA conern.
Still waiting ...
By Doug in Leesburg VA on 07/26/2013
Treating for old house beetles in the joist of my attic. I sprayed all the members after pulling insulation out of the way. The infected area is obvious from the noise being made and the fresh fras. T…
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fair
By Gh in new jersey on 09/09/2013
does soak in better that the timbor, but not a lot better considering the difference in price. Does dry with white residue on the wood. not as badly as Timbor, but still needs to be sanded before it c…
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Boracare
By Tony in Leicester,NC on 07/27/2014
Sprayed Boracare for powderpost beetle on July 8, 2014..Not working yet !!
Expert response:
Depending on the thickness and moisture content of the treated wood, Boracare may take up to several weeks to absorb fully into treated wood. Because of this action, there may still be beetle activity after Boracare has been applied. If you would like to discuss your particular situation with us further, we are happy to assist by telephone at 866-581-7378 M-F 9a-5p EST.