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  • Asked by Long from Winnetka,ca
    08/23/2014
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    Can you make Boracare into a foam?
    Is it possible to make a foam version of Boracare instead of cutting the drywall of a house?
    A
    Yes, Boracare can be used as a foam. 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 a foaming agent and a poly foamer. You will mix 2 gallons of hot water with 1 gallon of Boracare.
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  • Asked by Long from Winnetka,ca
    08/23/2014
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    Will Boracare cause mold?
    Should I get boracare with boracare mold control?
    A
    Boracare will not cause mold and the Boracare with Mold Care is only needed if you are trying to treat for mold that is currently there or to help prevent it in an area like a crawl space that has a moisture problem. 
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    3 of 3 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by David from Kaneohe Hawaii
    08/26/2014
    Q
    Can you ship Bora-Care to Hawaii, and how much would it cost?
    I have dry wood termites in cabinets in some hard to reach places. I have tried Term-Out, and it does not work.
    A
    Yes, Boracare can be shipped to HI. For exact shipping costs, we would recommend calling and speaking to one of our representatives. The phone number is 866-581-7378. Our business hours are Monday-Friday 9am-5pm EST. They will need to know the exact quantity you are ordering and your shipping zip code. Please let us know if you have any additional questions.
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    3 of 4 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Andrew from Augusta, Ga
    08/31/2014
    Q
    Reclaimed Wood with Post Hole Beetle Infestation
    I have roughly 200 Sq ft of reclaimed barn wood that I'm trying to use to build some tables, night stands, etc with. It's all 1 inch thick and has signs of a current infestation of post hole beetles. (Fresh powder around new holes). I think boracare would be my best bet because it will penetrate throughout from one side. Should 1 gallon cover this and leave me a good bit left over? Can I just treat from one side? Will it leave any residue or color behind that will not allow me to use the wood for projects? I really want to salvage this wood because it's so hard to find good reclaimed wood. Please let me know if I have any other options as well.
    A
    Bora-Care is the best wood treatment product available.  Bora-Care will penetrate through the wood and kill the larvae eating the wood no matter where they are in the wood and will penetrate up to 4 inches with one application so applying to only one side of 1 inch thick wood will be fine.  One gallon should be enough but please refer to the Dimensional Lumber Bulletin.  Bora-Care will dry clear and not leave any visable residue when used as directed.
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  • Asked by Cliff from Sevierville, Tn
    09/02/2014
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    Could there be visible Powderpost Beetle powder after treating with BoraCare and staining?
    After treating raw poplar wood board and batt siding on my house twice with 1 to 1 ratio BoraCare then staining with an oil base stain, I have active Powderpost Beetle exit holes in the wood. Is it possible for beetles to exit and the wood still be treated for future infestations?
    A
    Yes, the wood that you have treated with BoraCare is still treated for future infestations. The larvae that were present in the holes when you treated, still have to hatch and consume the wood for it to eradicate the population. The exit holes and powder you are experiencing are those new hatchlings of Powderpost Beetles.  According to the BoraCare label when treating for Powderpost Beetles, watiing 6 weeks is recommended before staining or painting the wood to give any unhatched larvae time to exit.  You can contact Nisus at 1-800-264-0870 directly for any helpful tips and suggestions on any reapplications or preventative techniques that might be necessary. Please let us know if you have any further questions.
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  • Asked by Dave from Carlisle Pa
    09/06/2014
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    Is there some that can be sprayed inside framed walls that would create a long-term barrier?
    Building a new home. Wondering if there is something out there that can be sprayed into the enclosed (but not yet insulated or drywalled) home to create a long-term bug barrier. DIY or professional. Thanks for any input.
    A
    BoraCare is a wood preservative that can be sprayed directly on the wood studs to kill wood destryoying insects and last indefinately, it never goes away. As far as other general insect pests, a broad spectrum insecticide dust such as Cimexa Dust can be applied inside of the wall void to kill a wide variety of insects. Cimexa Dust will normally last at least 10 years when left undisturbed and can be applied prior to installing sheetrock or drywall or through the openeing of faceplates of electrical outlets and light switches once drywall is installed. Both of these products are designed for long term control. Please be sure to read the product label for complete use instructions. 
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  • Asked by Bob from Greenville , Al
    09/11/2014
    Q
    Have powder post beetles in my dirt floor basement, would fogger work for Boracare to get under floor joist
    A
    Boracare is too thick to be used in a fogger and must be applied by spraying or painting directly to the wood that is infested or by foaming.
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  • Asked by Nick from Boston Ma
    09/15/2014
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    Can Boracare be applied with a brush for spot treatments?
    A
    Boracare is not labeled to be used as a spot treatment. The entire would should be in its original form and treated in its entirety. Boracare will last for the life of the wood. Please let us know if you have any additional questions.
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  • Asked by Nick from Boston Ma
    09/15/2014
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    How should we protect the area of the house near where we are spraying? Does the liquid travel far in the air
    A
    When using BoraCare and overspray is a concern, we recommed using plastic tarps or coverings to protect any surface you do not want to come into contact with your treatment. You should also wera a protective coverall, respirator, gloves and goggles to protect yourself. You can find all of the personal safety equipment in our Professional Safety Kit.
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  • Asked by Bridget from L.a. Ca.
    09/20/2014
    Q
    What product would kill fungus growth in rattan furniture
    I noticed the leg of my sofa is softening in spots and looks like it is rotting. I want to stop the rot and strengthen the leg.
    A

    For furniture your options are limited for treatment. If the wood is in its all natural raw state without any stains or finishes on it you can use a product like Boracare. Boracare will absorb all the way into the wood and eliminate Wood Destroying Fungus, termites and other wood-destroying insects that is effecting it and last for the life of the wood. It does not stain the wood or leave behind any visible residue, but becomes one with the wood and any insect that ingests it dies.

    If the furniture has a finish on it, you would either have to drill holes throughout it and inject something like the Boracare or a foam, or the option most go with, hire a

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  • Asked by Benny from San Diego California.
    09/29/2014
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    How many years will I need to reapply Boracare if I don't do surface finish after treated deck?
    I applied boracare on my old deck without surface finish about 4 years ago. I want to know how many years I will do it again.
    A
    Without treating the surface with a sealant, paint or stain after applying Boracare, the product will evaporate out the surface within a couple months. We would recommend doing a complete reapplication of your decking with Boracare and followed by a surface finish. It is important to seal your treatment of Boracare within 1 month with a sealant, paint, or stain to ensure the Boracare is locked into the wood. You will need to reapply the sealant or paint per the product label you choose.
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  • Asked by Ihuamilly from Chula Vista Ca91910
    09/30/2014
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    How many years will the deck applied Boracare last each of with and without paint?
    I bought your Boracare 4 gallons last week and will receive Wednesday to apply to my renew deck. I want to know that how many years my deck will last each of both condition of deck with paint and without paint after applied Boracare? My concern is I have to remove paint if I want re-apply Boracare to my deck again in the future.
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    Boracare lasts for the life of the wood if it is not exposed to rain, continuous water or ground contact. The amount of time Boracare lasts in the wood will depend upon those factors. There is no specific guarentee because some conditions are more or less favorable than others. In your case, we would recommend using a sealent of some kind after the application of Boracare. Do not expose treated exterior wood surfaces to rain or snow for at least 48 hours after treatment. For longer performance, exterior wood surfaces will require a topcoating with a water-resistant finish such as paint or exterior stain. Apply within 6 weeks of treatment. Boracare must dry completely (at least 48 hours) before applying any protective topcoat. If there is a current infestation, you will do a 1:1 application of Boracare. If this is just for preventative measure, you will do 5:1 application. Make sure the water is very hot when you are spraying it.
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  • Asked by Dave
    10/02/2014
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    will Boracare penetrate t1-11 or plywood considering these construction materials are laminates?
    A
    Boracare is only able to penetrate into raw, untreated, unstained or painted wood therefore it would not penetrate into plywood with laminate on it.
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  • Asked by Ellis from New Orleans, Louisiana
    10/09/2014
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    Can I use Bora-Care to control and stop Carpenter bees on new wood under my house before they start coming?
    A
    Bora-Care is not labeled for Carpenter Bee Control as it must be ingested to affect the insect. Carpenter bees only tear away at the wood, they dont eat it like termites do so they normally will not be affected. Carpenter bees are normally less attracted to treated wood but even after sealing the wood, you could use a residual spray like Cyonara 9.7 to spray across the wood to kill them just from landing on the treated surface.  Cyonara is also found in one of Carpenter Bee Kits here.
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  • Asked by Marilyn from Tomahawk Wisconsin
    10/11/2014
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    What is the recommended temperature to apply Bora Care?
    A
    BORACARE can be applied in any temperature as long as it is not below freezing. However, the warmer the temperature the easier it will be to mix and apply the BORACARE because of its thick consistency.
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  • Asked by Joe from Scranton, Pa
    10/20/2014
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    How much wood to treat for Powderpost Beetles?
    Found two joist where they exit and saw dust I sprayed the area near (borecare) , only 1/2 the basement and entire beam where I saw holes. and the flooring above. Do I need to do entire basement, i.e. sill plates etc or just do near the area where damage occurred?
    A
    Applying Boracare where you had the damage should be sufficient. While Boracare does aborb completely through the wood, it will not spread throughout to untreated parts of the wood. If there are already eggs in the wood that is not treated, you will have to reapply the Boracare if and when you notice activity or damage.
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  • Asked by Allen from Houston
    11/05/2014
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    Can water based sealers be mixed with Boracare?
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    No, Boracare has to be used first. A sealant can be used after the Boracare has dried.
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    1 of 2 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Richard from Sonoma, Ca 95476
    11/06/2014
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    How do I exterminate powder post beetles?
    I am remodeling a bathroom, and I found powder post beetle residue behind shower stall.
    A
    For powder post beetles, we would recommend using Boracare. The wood you are applying this product to must be untreated, meaning no sealants. You will use 1 gallon of Boracare with 1 gallon of hot water. You can either spray the wood or paint it on. Once the product is dry, you can apply any type of sealants to the wood.
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  • Asked by Terri from Cardiff, Ca
    11/09/2014
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    How can I tell if Boracare is being absorbed as needed versus evaporating?
    I want to treat my 50 year old tongue and groove ceiling which has some termites. The wood has a transparent stain on it that doesn't seem water repellant. How can I tell if the Boracare is being absorbed adequately? Stripping the entire ceiling or drilling holes throughout would be an enormous job so I would like to try Boracare on a small area and see whether it is going to work before deciding what to do with the rest.
    A
    If there is any type of stain on the wood you are treating, Boracare will not absorb properly. The wood will need to be sanded down in order to treat the wood. You do not need to drill holes into the wood in order to apply Boracare. You can either paint it on or use a sprayer. For what you are doing, painting Boracare on the wood would likely be the easiest. Once it is dry, you can apply a second coat for added protection. Once that has dried, the wood can be stained again.
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  • Asked by Rick from Niceville, Fl
    11/10/2014
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    Do you have inserts to be placed in walls for repeat injections of termiticides?
    I am trying to decide how I will treat the header of our house for Formosan termite attacks. We have what one contractor called a conducive condition in that he believes that the insulation wrapping our house is not a sufficient moisture barrier. This was the excuse used by Terminix to not fully cover damage. Lord willing, I will inject each wall void with BoraCare as a foam, which brings up another question: How do I calculate the required volume of BoaraCare foam to fill the voids? In other words, how much expansion should I anticipate per say gallon of 1:1 mix of BoraCare with ProFoam? I will be using a Chapin 1 gallon foamer - all supplies have been purchased from you all already. Another question: I read somewhere where one can place inserts in wood that can the used to inject termiticides, BoraCare (NOT as a foam, but as aqueous mix). I did not find them on your site. Maybe they are not necessary, but I wonder if they would make it neater for application. I realize that this drilling in to header from inside the house (brick outside beyond the wood framing), but this place (Bluewater Bay, in Niceville, FL) is horrible- ~$21,000 damage last year, maybe the same this year. We have had a new roof put a couple of weeks ago. I purchased a Termatrac T3i and have used that successfully to find an infestation that I have some professionals treating (not Terminix, of course- we learned about them the hard way).
    A
    I'm going to try and answer this as simply as possible but if any of it doesnt make sense please call in as it may be easier to explain over the phone. If you use boracare, in either its liquid or foam form and appy it to raw natural wood, it will absorb into the wood, become one with the wood, and last for the life of the wood. This means one proper application of Boracare will eliminate any termites currently in the wood and protect it from any future termite infestations for the life of the wood. Basicaly if a colony comes along in the future and tries to start taking up residence in a piece you have thoroughly treated with Boracare, it will die once it starts consuming the wood and ingesting the Boracare. Active infesatation rate is 1:1, preventative is 5:1. If you choose to foam you would want to use about 4 ounces of the Pro Foam concentrate to each gallon of mixture in the Chapin foamer of Boracare and water. That is a good rate for an even expansion. That being said, you should not be trying to fill the entire void. No exterminator would do that or even consider doing that even if you wanted to pay them to. The proper way to do it is to drill holes on either side of any stud, frame, or header and allow the foam to run down the sides of the wood and absorb in and expand as close to the wood as possible. You want it to aborb into the wood, not the insulation. Also, I am not aware of any inserts like what you mentioned on the market. 
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