If Boracare overspray got onto any finished surfaces, then you should be able to clean those areas with warm, soapy water to remove any residue. I
In order to get the best results, Bora-Care needs to be applied to raw wood and at least one full side of the wood that needs to be treated in order for it to be absorbed, treat and protect the wood. If it's just squeezed into the cracks and crevices the treatment will not be effective because most of the solution will be left on the painted/stained wood. If you would like to spot treat, then you can spot treat the areas of activity with Jecta, which is a ready to use form of Bora-Care, but you would have to drill into the wood to make the treatment.
BoraCare will kill any plants or trees that come into contact with it. Be careful treating around any desirable vegetation.
Yes, Bora-Care is labeled for carpenter ants.
Boracare can only be mixed with water. It would be recommended to apply Boracare first and then apply the linseed oil once the Boracare is dry.
You can use Bora-Care but would need to seal the wood before putting it on the ground.
Yes, Bora-Care can ship to and be used in the state of California.
Bora-Care will not kill palmetto bugs. It is labeled for wood-destroying insects such as termites, carpenter ants, powderpost beetles, etc. Insects need to ingest wood that has been treated with Bora-Care in order for it to kill them.
Per the manufacturer, Bora-Care can be used in conjunction with a tent treatment but it's recommended to be applied afterwards. How long after the tent treatment, depends on the chemical the professional company uses, they should be able to tell you how long you have to wait.
You will need to allow the wood to dry completely before applying the finish. We would recommend waiting at least 3-5 days after the Boracare application.
We would recommend contacting the manufacturer of Boracare directly to see if this application would be safe or harmful to the bees. You can reach Nisus directly at 800-264-0870.
Yes, you will treat the wood directly and let the application dry completely. Bora-Care will not absorb into the soil or treat the soil in any way.
Yes, Bora-Care can be injected into the studs themselves. It can be sprayed, painted, rolled or injected.
No, Boracare is not labeled for carpenter bees. For carpenter bees, we would recommend using our Carpenter Bee Kit. Please also check out our Carpenter Bee Guide for more tips on how to treat and prevent them in the future.
Yes, you can apply Bora-Care with Mold-Care over an application of Bora-Care.
You need to be very careful about using any kind of termiticide around a body of water that contains fish or other aquatic life since most termiticides could harm the fish. Boracare can be used on the raw wood, then once the Boracare is dry, you would want to use a water sealant to protect the treatment. Be sure that you apply the Boracare away from the water so there is no runoff, overspray, etc. into the water.
Bora-Care should be mixed at a 1:1 ratio and can be applied by spraying or painting the wood for active infestations. Please refer to the product label for full mixing and application instructions.
It is safe to put insulation back once surfaces treated that have been treated with Bora-Care are completely dry. You can either use the same insulation or replace with new.
If you are needing to spot treat wood with a borate product, then it would be better to use the ready-to-use formulation of Boracare called Jecta. Jecta is a gel-like product in a tube that does not require mixing. Keep in mind that if the integrity of the wood you are treating is already compromised, then a borate product will not recover the wood or make up for lost integrity of the wood. If you have wood that is compromised, then it is best to replace the wood after correcting the moisture issue.
Boracare contains borate, a form of Boron, that is different than boric acid products. Borate products are water soluble and are used in wood treatments as it can penetrate into the wood and/or used as a dust (depending on the specific product being used). Boric acid (dust) is not water soluble and is only for crack and crevice applications.
