Remi from Brownsville Texas writes
It's all pre-construction and some cabinets I have already. I want to have a mix that works for both preventative and current infestations. I heard it was a 2:1 ratio but I rather have it on easy instructions. How much bora care do I need for a gallon of water?
The mixing ratio of Boracare depends on if you have a current wood-boring pest you are treating. If you do, we recommend mixing at a 1:1 ratio. If you are using Boracare as a preventative you can mix at a 1:5 ratio.
We ALWAYS recommend using a 1:1 ratio with Boracare because of 2 reasons. First of all, a 1:1 ratio is the strongest ratio and will ensure complete penetration through the wood and it will protect longer in the wood than any other ratio. Second, even though you are using new wood, or store-bought raw wood, it can still contain beetles and other insects from the mill. Applying a 1:1 ratio ensures that if there are any issues whatsoever, they are taken care of before they become a problem.
Answer last updated on: 05/12/2023
