Each one gallon of Bora-Care will treat 800 square feet of a 2 x 4 stud wall therefore to treat 2500 sq ft (50 ft x 50 ft) you would need a little over 3 gallons of BoraCare.
View the full product label and New Construction Bulletin for more information.
You can also view our How to Apply BoraCare for New Construction Video for a quick demonstration.
Bora-Care should be applied uniformly and evenly on all sides of raw wood either by spraying or painting on as directed on the label.
Bora-Care should be applied to all sides of raw wood as directed.
Bora-Care does not remove moisture. It is labeled to treat raw wood for the following: Wood Destroying Fungus, Termite Control and wood-destroying insects such as termites, carpenter ants, powderpost beetles, etc.
If the covered parking area is constructed of wood, it needs to be painted or sealed within 6 weeks after a treatment of Bora-Care. Per the product label, it is important to allow the treated wood to completely dry at least 48 hours before applying any protective topcoat.
Bora-Care is not applied to live trees. You may want to check with your local extension office. Once a tree is already infested, the goal turns to protecting the surrounding trees for most borers.
Bora-Care can be used on untreated beams prior to staining, sealing or painting for both active and preventative treatments for wood destroying insects. For curative treatments, apply at a 1:1 ratio, for preventative treatments apply at a 5:1 ratio. Wait for the application to completely dry before painting, staining or sealing which is usually 48 hours.
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The Bora-Care application needs to be completely dry before relaying the laminate. This does usually take about 48-72 hours, however, you do want to check to be sure that the product is completely dry.
While treating areas with Bora-Care, turn off any HVAC systems. Let the treatment dry for 1-2 hours then the unit can be turned back on.
Yes, Bora-Care can be used on wood furniture used for serving and preparing food once the application has dried and a water based sealant, paint or stain has been applied.
Bora-Care will kill any & all powder post beetles that feed on the wood. It will not kill the larvae right when they hatch, but once they start feeding on the wood it will kill them as well. The product is safe for pets as long as used as directed. Just them keep them out of the area (not the whole house) while applying & they may return once it has dried, typically a few hours.
As long as the wood is unpainted/unstained, you can apply Bora-Care. Any wood outside would also need to be sealed/painted once the surface has dried for protection.
Yes, once Boracare is applied as directed to the raw wood, it is recommended that you wait at least three days for the product to dry and soak through the entire piece of wood. Do not wait longer than six weeks to re-sand/stain/seal the floor.
Bora-Care can be sprayed before or after the people working on your home come & will not interfere with them. The product just need a few hours to dry & then they will not be able to tell that the wood has been treated
Bora-Care can only be used on raw, untreated, unpainted wood for curative and preventative treatments against termites and other wood destroying insects. It has no efficacy or ability to treat termites in the soil.
If termite activity has been seen in the home, you will want to treat by doing Termite Trench Treatment directly against the foundation of the home using Taurus SC. Taurus SC can eradicate an exisiting termite colony within 90 days and provide a 10 year barrier protection against future termites when done correctly.
Please view our How to Treat for Termite Guide for more information.
For best results, it is recommended to treat all accessble sides of the wood with the Bora-Care solution to ensure the solution absorbs completely through the wood.
