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  • Asked by Steve from Knoxville, Tn
    05/26/2018
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    Will Bora-Care kill all types of termites?
    I live in a East Tennessee and not sure what type(s) of termites are in this area.
    A

    Bora-Care will kill all types but might not be the best choice depending on the type you have.  Subterranean termites and dry wood termites are two very different insects that require two very different treatments. We recommend that you get your termite infestation identified before you select a treatment method to be sure you are choosing the proper treatment method. Here two articles that can help you learn the differences between the two types of termites: Drywood Termites or Subterranean Termites. If you are still unsure after reading the articles you can always call in a professional company. Almost all termite companies will offer a free inspection and they will tell you what type of termites you are dealing with and how they recommend treating for the. At that point you can choose to hire them or do it your self. Termidor SC is the top termite product on the market. Termidor is completely undetectable by termites and once termites touch it they contact, ingest and spread the termiticide until it eliminates the entire colony. Termidor controls all types of termites including Subterranean, Formosan, and Drywood termites though the application method will be different for each type of termite. 

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  • Asked by Hugh from Carrollton
    05/20/2018
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    Will Bora-Care kill or control carpenter bees?
    A

    No,  Boracare is not labeled for carpenter bees.

    For carpenter bees, we would recommend using our Carpenter Bee Kit. It has everything you need to do a complete treatment for bees.

    Please also check out our Carpenter Bee Guide for more tips on how to treat and prevent them in the future.

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  • Asked by David from York
    01/08/2018
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    How do I know if Bora-Care penetrated properly if it is still sticky after more than 24 hours?
    I have an ash dining table that has powder post beetles in one on the breadboards. Since it was already finished I sanded off the stain and poly from the underside of the whole table and applied Bora-Care (1:1) with a brush. It didn't seem to dry properly in my cool basement and stayed sticky. I read somewhere else about wiping off any residue which I did and applied a second coat (about 3:1). The same thing happened. I'm still seeing signs of activity and a couple live beetles but I guess this is normal?? I'm wanting to make sure the product penetrated the wood and didn't just sit on the surface.
    A

    We would recommend giving the Bora-Care at least 24 to 48 hours to dry completely. Factors that could prevent the Boracare from drying complete within that time frame include applying to finished or treated wood, failing to mix the product completely before application, mixing too much Boracare concentrate for the amount of water (less than 1:1 dilution), or extreme weather conditions such as a very cold or humid environment. If the wood is very old and the moisture content is very low, that would also prevent the Boracare from absorbing as quickly or easily. If you applied the Boracare to raw wood surfaces, then it should eventually dry. It is common to continue to see some beetle activity after Boracare application since the Boracare cannot completely prevent dormant beetles from emerging. If you still have concerns about the texture after several days, you can also give Nisus (the manufacturer) a call for assistance at 800-264-0870.

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  • Asked by Kevin from Inglewood, Ca
    10/19/2017
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    What effect will 1:5 dilution of Bora-Care do for an active drywood termite infestation?
    A

    Bora-Care mixed at 1:5 ratio would not be strong enough to eliminate an active termite infestation.  This requires a 1:1 ratio.  

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  • Asked by John from Tenn
    05/27/2016
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    Can I spray Boracare are while wood is damp?
    I have board n batten pine siding I'm going to clean it with bleach
    A

    You want the siding to be dry when you are applying Boracare per the label. It needs to be able to soak in to the dry wood.

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  • Asked by Paul from Conroe, Tx
    06/09/2016
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    Can you use Boracare as a perimeter treatment?
    Would Boracare work as a perimeter treatment on concrete foundation and weep holes in the brick where trenching is not an option?
    A

    Unfortunately, Boracare is not labeled to be used as a perimeter treatment on concrete. It is lableled to be used on cellulosic materials including wood, plywood, particle board, oriented strand board, cardboard, and wood composite structural componets only. 

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  • Asked by Crystal from Vallejo, Ca
    07/20/2016
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    Can I hand sand a wood sculpture after it has been treated with BoraCare?
    A

    You could sand wood that has been treated with BORACARE as long as it is completely dry.

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  • Asked by Hiroko from Agoura Hills, Ca
    11/11/2016
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    Is Bora-Care care safe for pregnant woman and infants?
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    When using Bora-Care children should be out of the area while sparying, and untl the product dries. We would recommend that for pregnant women as well.

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  • Asked by Patricia
    06/18/2010
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    Can I use Boracare indoors? Our wall is painted but doesn't have a sealant. Will Boracare work?
    We're finding tiny pellets next to our wall. In researching, it looks like termite droppings. We'll wipe it off but it reappears after a few days. I'm looking to apply the Boracare on the inside wall. If we apply it inside, will we have to leave the house?
    A
    BoraCare can be used indoors safely.  It is considered a green product and is made from natural products.  BoraCare is only meant to be applied on wood.  It can only be raw wood, meaning the studs in your wall.  It cannot be applied to painted wood, or sealed wood, only raw, untreated wood.  When treating drywood termites you would have to drill holes through your sheetrock where the holes are that the termites are kicking the droppings out, and drill into the stud.  This is where the termites are.  You would inject the wood with the boracare after mixing it with water.  Typically you would do this using a one gallon hand pump sprayer.  You should drill a hole every 6 inches up the stud to ensure good coverage.  If you have any specific questions, please feel free to call us at 866-581-7378. 
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  • Asked by Wayne
    03/28/2011
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    Can BoraCare be sprayed with a paint sprayer (Wagner for example)
    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 Ray from San Francisco, Ca
    10/10/2012
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    After treating exterior wood with Boracare, is painting/staining required?
    A
    You will need to paint or seal treated wood that is exposed to the elements to avoid having the product degrade.
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  • Asked by Jeff from Philipsburg, Pa
    01/02/2013
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    I'm making a mantel from an old beam and want to treat with Bora-care. How long to kill beetles?
    The beam is very solid, but does have some pin holes that look like powder-post beatles. I can't tell how old these holes are.
    A
    Bora-Care will take up to 30 days or more to penetrate all the way through the wood.  It will only kill active beetles that are eating.  If there are dormant beetles that are not active, but become active later, let's say next year, you could see new activity at that time, but they will die once they start eating since Bora-Care stays in the wood forever.  It is common to see activity at a later date since beetles are not all active at the same time.
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  • Asked by Saleem from Lakeside, Ca
    09/26/2013
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    How do I treat a painted wood post infected with termites?
    A
    You can use Termidor to if you can drill to the site of the termites to ensure the termites will come in contact with the termiticide. A second option would be to use a wood treatment like Boracare. Boracare can be painted, sprayed, or foamed and will penetrate up to 4 inches into the wood but the wood will need to be sanded first and treated. The wood could be painted, stained and sealed after the product dries. If sealed, it will last for the life of the wood. Please refer to the product label as to what  application and mixing ratios.
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  • Asked by Tom from Niceville, Fl
    08/11/2014
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    How much should i use when foaming Boracare into a wall void?
    How high should I drill the hole between the studs for foaming wall voids? How much foam should I inject into insulated wall voids? How much foam should I inject into uninsulated wall voids? What is the best way to gauge the amount of foam I inject?
    A
    Bora-Care is the best product to use for drywood termites in wall voids.  If you are foaming for termites, then you should not be concerned about foaming an entire wall void.  You should only be concerned about getting the foam near the wood and studs.  Typically when a company foams walls, they drill holes at the top of the ceiling on either side of the studs and foam down the stud from the ceiling.  This way you have gravity working in your favor and you are getting the foam against the wood which is all that matters.
    You will need to use a stud finder to locate each stud. You should then drill a hole at the top of the wall on either side of each stud and you should drill a second set of holes at the bottom of the wall on either side of each stud. You will apply the foam using the top holes and you will know the foam has successfully coated the wood when it comes out of the bottom holes on either side of the studs. If the foam doesn't make it all the way down due to insulation absorbing it, then drilling multiple holes down the sides of each stud can be done as well. You can also drill holes into the studs in search of the galleries they have eaten away and shoot the foam into these spots for direct treatment.
    If you do not have drywood termites and instead have subterranean termites, you should instead look at our article How to Perform a Termite Treatment for proper application and products to be used.
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  • Asked by Dwayne from Millsboro,de.
    04/23/2015
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    I'm having my crawl space treated and the contractor is using Boracare. Will there be an odor?
    A
    The Boracare product label states that it does not have an odor.  
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  • Asked by Richard
    11/14/2009
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    Can Bora-Care be used on live trees in the spring to prevent ambrosia beetles from killing it?
    Last spring a young pecan tree die because of them.
    A
    No, Bora-Care,  like any other borate product cannot be used on trees or plants.  Borate's will kill any living plant, shrub, grass or tree.  You might want to look at Talstar P.  It is typically used on trees for beetles.  It cannot be applied directly on the product you are harvesting but it can be applied to the bark and tree and it will not harm the tree itself.
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  • Asked by Joel
    11/06/2010
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    I am spraying Bora-Care on my basement joists and the underside of a living room crawl space with carpeting.
    How long before my young children can come in the house?
    A

    Bora-Care is a very safe product and it is considered a green product as well.  Typically, it takes about an hour for the surface of the wood to dry.  After application has dried completely, it should be perfectly fine for children and pets to re-enter the house.

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  • Asked by Jen
    05/12/2011
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    Can I use this on hardwood floors on the inside of my home?
    Including stairs
    A
    You can use Bora-Care on any raw wood inside or outside your home, including hardwood floors.  However, it can only be applied on raw wood.  You CANNOT apply Bora-Care to any wood that is painted, stained, or sealed.  So unless your hardwood floors are unfinished, you cannot spray them with Bora-Care.  If your flooring is already finished with a stain and sealant, then you either have to sand off the finish and the re-finsh after applying Bora-Care, or you can drill holes into the infested pieces and inject Bora-Care.
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  • Asked by Edwin from San Diego, Ca
    10/18/2011
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    If wood is already painted can it be treated with Boracare injected through holes drilled into the wood?
    A
    Yes, you can still treat wood that is painted with Bora-Care by injecting it, however it does require quite a few holes.  You should drill holes every 6 inches apart in a diamond pattern into the center of the wood and inject the Bora-care into all of the holes.  It helps to drill at a downward angle so the Bora-care does not run out of the holes due to gravity.  So, you would drill holes in the center of the wood, and then also another row of holes near the top and the bottom which will form a diamond pattern.
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  • Asked by Pih from United States
    06/25/2012
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    Western drywall termites in framing of house treated with Boracare. Still alive after 3 days. To be expected?
    We gave all framing 2 treatments of 50/50 boracare/water 3 days ago. Still finding live termites crawling on treated wood. How long does it take to kill them? Is it a safe bet to reapply insulation and siding yet, or should we give the wood another treatment first? Should we be concerned that the termites will spread to other areas like say the attic where we have not treated, while everything is open and exposed to elements? Should we treat the back side of the siding and the black fire barrier material as well?
    A
    Bora-Care can take up to 90 days to completely penetrate through all of the wood to where all of the termites are.  Bora-Care does not kill the termites by touch.  The termites walking on the wood are not effected.  Bora-Care kills the termites by ingestion.  After the Bora-Care has moved through the wood, the termites that are still in the wood will die when they continue to eat and ingest the Bora-Care with the wood.  You should treat all exposed sides of the wood that you can get to.  One treatment is normally enough unless the wood you are treating is more than 8 inches thick.  The termites will not spread easily to other areas so that is not a concern.
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