Bora-Care can be sprayed in a non-ventilated area but we do recommend wearing a respirator mask in that case.If there is a humidity issue already, we recommend fixing that problem first with a Dehumidifier if the situation calls for one. If there is a risk of mold, you can treat first with Bora-Care, at a 1:1 ratio, and after at least 48 hours you can treat with Bora-Care with Mold-Care, at a 5:1 ratio, to treat or prevent mold.
Bora-Care will only penetrate through the wood that it is applied to. So if you have other wood placed on top of already treated wood you would need to treat that as well.
Bora-Care is applied at a 1:1 ratio to make two gallons of solution and on average covers about 400-500 sq ft. Could you please provide the dimensions of the wood that will be treated?
Yes, Bora-Care can be applied either by spraying or painting with a brush onto the unpainted/raw wood surface.
One gallon of Bora-Care will treat approximately 100 lineal feet of 2 x 4 stud wall. You would want to make sure the product has completety dried before restacking. This can typically take up to 48 hours
When using Bora-care for raw wood applications, you can handle the wood for cutting and turning it into whatever you intend it to be once the wood has dried. This can often take anywhere from just a few hours, to a couple of days, based on how heavy you applied it, and how thick the wood was to provide time for full absorption.
Bora-Care can only be applied to raw wood that has not been painted, stained or sealed. You would need to sand the wood down to the original raw state before applying.
Yes, you can use Boracare to treat for insects on the wood once it has dried. You can spray, paint, roll, or spray the product onto the wood. It will penetrate about an inch into each side of the wood make sure you are treating all 4 sides.
Yes, you can use warm soapy water to clean the runoff from the concrete. Bora-Care will not stain or absorb into the concrete.
Bora-Care is not labeled for use to target borers on plants or trees, and it only intended to be used on cellulosic materials including wood, plywood, particle board, paper, oriented strand board (OSB), cardboard, and wood composite structural components. You may consider using Tenguard SFR Termiticide which is labeled for use on on fruit and nut trees around residential sites to target Peachtree Borers, but we would recommend reaching out to your local cooperative extension office for recommendations on products to target Shot Hole Borers.
Bora-Care is only applied to raw untreated cut wood, it would not be applied to straw and we are not aware of anything that can be used to treat it.
Bora-Care will not penetrate through logs that still have bark on them. The bark will need to be removed from each log for an effective application. If the sleepers are 8-10" in diameter, this will require 2 full applications. The second application will need to be applied once the first application has dried.
Since you are wanting the joists to be treated as well, we recommend spraying the Boracare directly onto them as it will not soak through the floorboards into the joists. Boracare may take time to get throughthe floorboards since the wood is very old and would not have much moisture remaining in them. The best way to be sure the Boracare penetrates correctly would be to treat on all sides and get a full coverage spray.
Yes, if the glue is not holding with the Bora-Care on the surface we recommended sanding before applying the glue.
If you can treat all sides of the wood when applying Boracare, that is best. However, if you can only access one side, then it would still be recommended to apply two coats of Boracare at least 20 minutes apart. If the wood is still very fresh, then it is best to let it cure for at least a few days before applying Boracare.
Keep in mind that for prevention you can dilute Boracare at the 5:1 ratio with water, per the product label.
According to the manufacturer, both, Bora-Care and Bora-Care with Mold-Care can be applied to pressure treated wood, but because Bora-Care with Mold-Care uses the 5:1 ratio it will take much longer for the product to absorb into the wood.
In general, the questions you are asking are a bit of an overthink on how to use this product. Boracare can be sprayed, painted/brushed, or rolled onto wood and should be done so in a way that the wood surface is wet but not dripping the product off. The angle of spray, nozzle pattern, droplet size, and distance make no difference. If you will be applying in freezing temperatures its best to hold off on the Boracare application as the cold could inhibit it from penetrating into the wood fully and correctly. Ideally you would need the air temperatures and wood to not be frozen even if the Boracare solution itself is warm. If you have any additional questions about the application of the Boracare you can always call Nisus directly at 800-264-0870.
We strongly recommend referring to Table A, Table B & Table C on the actual product label for Bora Care to calculate how many gallons you'll need based on your specific application purposes. You may also contact the manufacturer directly with specific product application questions at 1-800-264-0870 or via their website's contact page here. Please let us know if we can further assist with general product information or placing an order, as we are a distributor of this product.
