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  • Asked by Matt from California
    06/08/2014
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    Is this 100% safe for humans?
    Does it release anything into atmosphere or is it only harmful if we touch treat wood/ingest the treat wood?
    A
    Boracare does not emit any VOCs (volatile organic compounds) into the atmosphere. It is safe once dry. If you are concerned about eating on the wood, such as if a table is/was infested, the wood does need to be sealed before using it.
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    5 of 6 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Don from Wilcox, Ne.
    06/11/2014
    Q
    best product for prevention of termites remodeling and want to treat exposed wood
    Replacing siding and want to treat the lower sheeting and sill plate while it is open. Long term prevention is the goal, no sign of termites now. Boracare looks good, but want your view on what is best. How much will I need approx. 180 lineal feet of foundation
    A
    Bora-Care will be your best option because it will last the entire life of the wood.
    One gallon of Bora-Care will treat approximately 100 lineal feet of 2 x 4 stud wall. This includes sill plate and header.
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  • Asked by C. from Portland, Or
    06/15/2014
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    How do I dispose of leftover BoraCare after use?
    Can I just wash out the plastic tub myself or should I bring it to a hazardous waste disposal site?
    A
    We recommend that you contact your local city or county sanitation department for proper disposal instructions in your area as they can vary.
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    0 of 7 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Julie from Annapolis, Md
    06/15/2014
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    How do I treat for flying dry wood termites with no visible infestation?
    A
    The only prevention for drywood termites would be to use a wood preservative to try and protect the structure from future infestation. Boracare is our most popular wood treatment product, and once applied, it is there for the life of the wood.
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  • Asked by David from North Georgia
    06/21/2014
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    Can Boracare be applied over Timbor?
    I had my workshop professionally treated for active powderpost beetles and they used Timbor. However, after 4 months they are still active! They are in rough cut pine 4x8 ceiling joists. I have read Boracare is better for penetration. Should I retreat with Boracare myself or a second coat of Timbor. I am also confused about how long it takes ppb to die. I know they have to eat to the borax first. Should I just wait?
    A

    Bora-Care is always the recommended product for treating active Powderpost Beetles because it penetrates deeper into the wood, up to 8 inches with 2 applications.  Timbor will only go about 1/4 inch so it will not get to the larvae already in the wood.  Bora-Care can take up to 30 days or more to penetrate all the way through a piece of wood and this will vary depending on how thick the wood is and the moisture content.   We would recommend applying the Bora-Care and not a second application of Timbor.  The larvae stage in the life of the Powderpost beetle is the longest, lasting from 1 to 10 years before it will mature to adulthood so it can take time to completely erradicate them.

    Please take a moment to read over our article on How to Get Rid of Powderpost Beetles.

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  • Asked by Barbara from Cleveland, Tn
    06/21/2014
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    Will BoraCare penetrate into the wood if I have pressure washed the wood that only had been stained before
    We have powder post beetles in our outside porch and railings that is raw cut lumber and has only been stained. Will this penetrate into the wood if I pressure wash the wood first? This is a wrap around porch on a cabin.
    A
    Bora-Care can only be used on raw, untreated, unsealed wood. If you are trying to treat wood that is already stained or sealed, you either have to sand the finish off completely like you have done on some of the other wood, or your only other option is to drill holes in the areas that you see damaged and inject the Bora-Care directly into the wood; bypassing the stained layer.  Pressure washing the wood does not remove the stain.
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  • Asked by Rob from Canada
    06/24/2014
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    Will you ship Bora-Care to Canada?
    A

    Unfortunately, we currently only ship within the United States.

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    9 of 12 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by John from Roopville, Georgia
    06/29/2014
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    Is Boracare the product for me? Will the salt dull cutting tools after it is dry?
    I am air drying furniture lumber, from my property, I harvested and had sawn. It is very important to me that anything I put on the wood for powder post beetles, and other critters, not add or change any of the colors that naturally occur in the wood. It is also important to me that I am not adding additional hazards of toxicity, I always use a respirator when I machine and build things from any wood, but I don't want to add any hazard to the completed wood. I only use the natural colors in the wood, and as a final finish will use an oil or clear finish. Is Boracare the product for me? Will the salt dull cutting tools after it is dry?
    A
    You should use a wood treatment product to treat powder post beetles.  Bora-Care is the best wood treatment product available. It will penetrate through the wood and kill the larvae eating the wood no matter where they are in the wood.  However, it can only be applied to raw wood.  It cannot be applied to wood that is painted, stained, or sealed.  If your wood is painted, stained, or sealed, then you will need to drill holes and inject Bora-Care or sand the finish off of the wood, treat with Bora-Care, and then refinish the wood.
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    0 of 2 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Vladlena from Salisbury Md
    07/04/2014
    Q
    What product would you recommend to use in ulv fogger to treat fungus in crawl space?
    A
    We would recommend using Boracare with Moldcare as it will treat and prevent mold and wood boring insects. Boracare with Moldcare will treat 1250 square feet of a crawl space or attic when mixed at the labeled rate of 1 gallon of bora-care with mold care and 5 gallons of water. Please see label for complete application directions and yield amounts. We do not recommend foggine.
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  • Asked by John from Fort Bragg, Ca
    07/10/2014
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    can I inject undiluted Boracare into a powderpost beetle hole?
    I don't want to use enough boracare to mix up a batch, just a small syringe full. Or does it need to mix with water even if using a syringe or paitnbrush?
    A
    Boracare needs to be mixed and diluted with water no matter how much or little you are using. So if you only need a few ounces, mix 1 or 2 ounces of Boracare with 1 or 2 ounces of hot water. As long as you keep the dilution at the correct rate you can mix up as little or as much as needed. 
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    2 of 4 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Thomas from Darlington, Wi
    07/15/2014
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    Saving Boracare Solution
    Can you save leftovers of Boracare if You mix too much?
    A
    No, you cannot save the diluted BORACARE solution. Once mixed, BORACARE should be used within 24 hours or discarded.
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    2 of 4 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Sharon from Goodrich Tx
    07/18/2014
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    Does this Boracare bottle have an inner seal?
    A
    BoraCare does not have a seal on the bottle.
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    4 of 5 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Karl from Winlock, Wa
    07/21/2014
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    Old House Wood Bore Finished Logs
    I have a log home that was sand blasted and refinished about 4 years ago. I now see what I believe to be Old House Wood bore beetles coming out. I see reference to injection the product
    A
    If the inside of the logs are not finished you can certainly apply a few coats of the Boracare from the inside but it is not guaranteed it will penetrate all the way through the wood with the finish on the other side. If you were injecting from the outside, another product made by Nisus like the Boracare woudl be better. The product is Jecta and is specifically designed to drill holes and treat finished wood that cant be stripped or sanded down for an application of Boracare. 
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    0 of 2 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by James from Richmond Va
    07/23/2014
    Q
    What do I use in crawl space to clean wood of fungus?
    A
    Mold Clean will not prevent the fungus, but will remove staining and discoloration. We would recommend using Boracare with Moldcare as it will treat and prevent mold and wood boring insects. It should be applied prior to the application.
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  • Asked by Malcolm from Gold Bar, Washington, Usa
    08/05/2014
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    The Boracare has gelled in the jug and will not pour easily; how do I re-liquify it?
    A
    The consistency of Boracare is very thick. We do recommend that you mix it in a bucket first with very hot water before putting it into a sprayer. If you have any additional questions, please let us know.
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    0 of 3 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Tom from Niceville, Florida
    08/06/2014
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    Boracare Wall Void Foaming
    I'm preparing to foam the wall voids of my home with boracare and profoam to prevent future subterranean termites infestations. I'll use a 2:1 ratio and a foamer comparable to your poly foamer. 1. How high should I drill the hole between each stud? 2. Should I drill a single hole in the center between the studs or should I drill multiple holes between each stud? 3. How much foam should I dispense between each stud and how do I gauge the proper amount of foam? 4. Are there any differences in application techniques between walls insulated with fiberglass batting and non-insulated walls?
    A
    Drill holes every 18-24 inches adjacent to the side of each stud and inject at least 1/3 fluid ounce of Bora-Care solution per hole. You will be drilling multiple holes on the side of each stud. Drill at least one hole per stud bay near the floor to treat the base plate in each void. There are no differences between the applications in the different walls. The foam will expand inside and wall and kill the termites. Please let us know if you have any additional questions.
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    0 of 1 people found this answer helpful.
  • 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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    6 of 11 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Laurens from Birmingham Al
    08/13/2014
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    Once mixed with water, what is the shelf life of Bora Care?
    A
    The shelf life of Boracare in original bottle is 3 years if stored in cool dry area. Like with most concentrates, you want to be sure to use any mixed solution within 24 hours of mixing.
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    9 of 12 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Sonnie from Big Rock, Il 60511
    08/18/2014
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    I need a wood preserver for an untreated new fence that is adjacent to a middle school.
    A
    We would recommend using Boracare. Apply only to bare wood or to wood surfaces where an intact water repellent or finish is not present. For preventative measures, you will use 5 gallons of very hot water with 1 gallon of Boracare. You can either paint this on or spray it on. Once the product dries, you can do whatever you wanted to do with the fence. We would recommend not spraying when anyone is around. It normally dries within 2-3 hours. Please let us know if you have any additional questions.
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    2 of 3 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Andy
    08/19/2014
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    Can BORACARE be used full strength to penetrate better or is dilution required?
    A

    Boracare does need to be diluted depending on what you are intending to use the product for. For an active infestation of a wood destroying insect, you will use 1 gallon of hot water with 1 gallon of Boracare. The percentage of active ingredient is 23% in that dilution.

    2:1 parts water to Boracare – 16% - foaming or misting application for termites or carpenter ants; hardwood floors for some wood-infesting beetles

    3:1 parts water to Boracare – 13% - remedial control of Fungi and Algae on wood less than 4 inches thick

    5:1 parts water to Boracare – 9% - most preventative or pre-construction treatments.

    Please let us know if you have any additional questions.
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    3 of 4 people found this answer helpful.
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