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.
Yes, Bora-Care can ship to and be used in the state of California.
You can use Bora-Care but would need to seal the wood before putting it on the ground.
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.
Yes, Bora-Care is labeled for carpenter ants.
BoraCare will kill any plants or trees that come into contact with it. Be careful treating around any desirable vegetation.
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.
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
Bora-Care must be painted or sprayed with a sprayer directly on the wood you need to treat. It cannot be applied with a pressure washer.
Boracare can be used to treat any raw, untreated wood for wood-infesting pests. After application it will be absorbed into the wood and remain active for the life of the wood. It is safe for indoor use if used as directed on the product label. It cannot be mixed with any other insecticides.
Bora-Care would be the best product to apply to the raw wood. It will penetrate at least 4 inches into the wood and last the lifetime of the wood. Dilute at a 1:1 ratio.
You can tap wood along the walls, baseboards and windowsills every few inches with a screwdriver handle. Damaged wood will sound hollow and, if the area is extremely damaged, the handle may break the wood's surface. If the area is active, you may see worker termites inside. Bora-Care will take up to 30 days or more to penetrate all the way through the wood and eliminate a drywood termite colony in the wood.
Bora-Care penetrates faster when applied to all sides and you get a more complete application, but if you can only apply to one side it can still penetrate up to 4 inches with 1 application.
The idea when actively treating for mold and wood boring pests is to treat the termites first with Bora-Care at a 1:1 ratio and then come behind that and treat with Bora-Care with Mold Care at the 1:5 ratio. Per the manufacturer, this can be done in back to back days.
No, 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 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.
When applying Bora-Care to structural wood in the home, you only need to apply the product once. It will last for the life of the wood. If you are applying to exterior wood like a deck, porch, or fence which is exposed to rainfall, then you would either need to use a water sealant after the Boracare is dry, or you would re-apply Boracare after about 3-5 years.
Bora-Care would be the perfect product to apply for defense against wood boring pests in your situation. It should be applied to all sides of the wood, and once dry, you can paint or stain over it.
We apologie but since Bora-Care is not labeled to be used near water (even if not there now) we really cannot advise on this use. We would recommend that you contact Nisus directly at 800-264-0870
Yes. Once Boracare is applied, it is recommended that you wait at least three days for the product to dry and soak through the entire piece of wood and then seal.
