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  • Asked by Paul from Dade, Florida
    09/19/2011
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    Can I apply Boracare with a paint brush? What should I do with left over solution? Can it be stored?
    A
    Boracare is labeled to be applied with a paint brush. 1:1, 1:2, 1:3 and 1:4 mixture ratios must be used within 24 hours to prevent the product from degrading. A 1:5 mixture ratio can remain stable for up to 30 days. You should do your best to only mix enough solution for the job you are doing that day to prevent having to discard any solution. Any unused solution can be dumped out right up against the foundation of the structure taking care not to get it on plants.
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    38 of 42 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Jordan from Rutherfordton, Nc
    10/04/2011
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    Do I need a respirator in order to spray Boracare mixture in my crawl space?
    What type of respirator would you suggest? Also, I had a sporicidine sprayed in the crawl space about a month ago for a light mildew/mold issue. Will this have any adverse effect on the Boracare product?
    A
    When applying Bora-Care in confined spaces you should provide ventilation or an exhaust system or use a Comfo Classic Respirator Mask with P100 Cartridges. You should contact Nisus 800-264-0870, the manufacturer of Boracare, to inquire about using sporicidine in the same area as Boracare.
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    10 of 14 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Bob from Huntington Beach, Ca
    10/10/2011
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    I live in Southern California near the ocean. I have termites in my wood fence.
    How long will BoraCare last when exposed to the elements of Southern California coastal area? If the rain washes away the treatment, can it be reapplied during our dry season?
    A
    Bora-Care is great for the termite issue in your fence, but when applied outside it is very important to seal the treatment by using a sealant material, like a Thompsons water seal.  Bora-Care can only be applied to raw wood and after it is applied to wood outdoors it must be sealed.  However, you could apply it each year if you wanted to, but it is not necessary if you seal it.
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    2 of 3 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Edwin from San Diego, Ca
    10/18/2011
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    If wood is already painted can it be treated with Boracare injected through holes drilled into the wood?
    A
    Yes, you can still treat wood that is painted with Bora-Care by injecting it, however it does require quite a few holes.  You should drill holes every 6 inches apart in a diamond pattern into the center of the wood and inject the Bora-care into all of the holes.  It helps to drill at a downward angle so the Bora-care does not run out of the holes due to gravity.  So, you would drill holes in the center of the wood, and then also another row of holes near the top and the bottom which will form a diamond pattern.
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    5 of 5 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Richard from Coolville Ohio
    10/18/2011
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    Will Bora-Care treat a log house after it has been treated with an exterior treatment about 2 years ago?
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    Bora-Care will not penetrate through any type of paint, stain, sealant or other product.  It is true that stains and sealants will wear off over time, but it is hard to tell how much is left and how much Bora-Care will be able to penetrate through.  Some of our customers treat anyways and feel it is better that some make it through and some not, than not to try to treat at all.  So this is a decision you have to make on your own.
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  • Asked by Eddie from Chula Vista, Ca
    10/19/2011
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    When boring holes in wood to inject Boracare what diameter hole should be drilled?
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    Application Technique: Injection holes (typically 7/64" or 1/8" in diameter) should be drilled in the area of suspected or known infestation. Drill the holes through the widest dimension of the wood that is available. Holes should extend approximately 3/4 of the way into the beam. If the widest surface is not accessible, holes can be drilled approximately 8-10 inches apart into a narrower surface. Press and hold the injection tip firmly into each hole and inject Boracare until runoff is observed from other holes, galleries, kick-out holes, etc. You may get splash back if the wood is solid. Release the trigger, wait briefly and withdraw the injection tip. Excess solution can be absorbed with paper towels and disposed of in ordinary trash. The holes should be in a diamond pattern and be spaced approximately 4-6 inches across the grain and 12-16 inches along the grain (Figure 1). When possible, the wood should be treated one diamond length pattern beyond the immediate area of visible infestation.

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    63 of 68 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Ryan from Pa
    10/25/2011
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    What precautions should I take when using Boracare near plumbing? Pex and copper supply lines?
    I plan on applying Boracare in my basement to subfloor, joists, sill, beam, etc. There are numerous areas where the supply lines will be in close proximity or in the actual way. How concerned should I be about the Boracare impacting these lines?
    A
    Bora-Care will not harm the copper lines or pex lines, however sometimes the Bora-care can turn the copper a slight green color, but it does not deteriorate the copper lines in any way.
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    17 of 18 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Ryan from Pa
    11/03/2011
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    Why is the BoraCare treated wood still sticky? Should I be concerned about insulating in these areas?
    I treated the wood along the sill beam, subfloor, joists, etc. in my basement 6 days ago. I have had a fan running in the area to promote drying, yet the wood still seems to be sticky/wet. I am assuming that at this point this is not really water, more likely part of the penetrating agents? I need to replace the fiberglass batt insulation, is this likely to cause mold, problems, etc.? Any other thoughts to reduce the drying time? Would simply wiping down the wood at this point with a wet rag and then allowing another few hours dry time be sufficient? I did follow the mixing directions closely, including mixing with a drill and hot water for quite some time. I applied with the 2 gal Chapin sprayer waited 30 minutes and reapplied.
    A
    Bora-Care should not be taking that long to dry.  Typically it only takes 24 hours.  Usually when this is the case, it means that too much was applied to the wood.  This may or may not be the case.  We would like you to call the manufacturer, Nisus, as they are the true experts on their own product and can better troubleshoot your situation.  You can reach them at:  Nisus: 800.264.0870
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    2 of 5 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Ramses from Dominican Republic
    11/06/2011
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    Do you have any info about woodworm treatment?
    I need to know what do you recommend to treat this woodworm and what products can I use? Thanks.
    A
    Woodworm is a wide term that could mean several different species of wood boring beetle larvae, but Powder Post Beetles are the most common wood boring beetle homeowners have trouble with. You did not indicate where exactly you are having this problem and that would have helped us determine exactly what products you would need. We recommend you take a few moments to read our article How to Get Rid of Powder Post Beetles to learn more about how to control this pest. Boracare is the top selling product on the market for powder post beetle infestations.
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    1 of 3 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Ramses
    11/13/2011
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    How can I treat powderpost beetles in painted church seats?
    I have a problem with powderpost beetles and it is in church seats. Please help me on that because all the seats are painted. So what do I have to do with it? Thanks a lot.
    A
    The only way to treat the seats with an insecticide is to strip the paint and apply a product called Boracare. If that is not an option you can check with local pest control companies to see if they offer a fumigation chamber or heat chamber that would be the correct size to treat the chairs.
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    1 of 1 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Smith from Los Angeles, Ca
    11/16/2011
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    Is Boracare compatible with linseed oil and turpentine?
    I would like to treat exterior windows and trim that have dry rot and termite damage. Can I apply Boracare to bare/stripped wood and then follow up with a linseed oil/turpentine mixture, then oil primer then aklyd paint? Will there be any compatibility issues? Can Boracare be directly mixed into the linseed/turpentine solution and applied as one solution?
    A
    We recommend that you contact Nisus, the manufacturer of Boracare, as they are the experts on their own product and they may have the specific information you are seeking. You can reach Nisus by calling 800-264-0870.
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    2 of 5 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Hank from Springfield, Mo
    01/25/2012
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    Does Boracare kill on contact or ingestion? Will the termites carry the Boracare back to colony?
    Active termites within the wood
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    Boracare works by ingestion. Boracare will not be carried back to the colony. You can inject a product with a transfer effect such as Premise Foam directly into the wood to kill the existing termites and also the termites back at the colony. After 90 days you can then treat the wood with Boracare to protect it from future infestations.
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    28 of 32 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Rob from Tucson, Az
    02/07/2012
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    Do I need a mask when spraying Boracare?
    I will be spraying in the crawlspace that is 1200 square foot by an average of 1.5 feet high, using an electric pump spray. What kind of mask do I need? Is N95 sufficient or do I need a charcoal respirator mask?
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    If you are in an enclosed area like a crawl space, you should wear a respirator.  It is recommended that you wear a P100 rated mask, which we do sell.
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    7 of 8 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Eric from Sterling, Va
    02/08/2012
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    Spray or brush Bora-care on basement ceiling?
    We have about a dozen beetle holes in the bottom of one of joists in our basement storage area. Seems like Bora-care is the right choice for treatment. What I am trying to figure out is if I should brush it on (which will take me several hours to apply to the joists and ceiling) or if I should spray it on. Spraying will be faster, but I am concerned about it getting all over the rest of the storage area (and me!). Any thoughts on the best way to apply to a ceiling and joists?
    A
    You should apply Boracare in whatever way is easiest for you and will still give you a thorough application. If you do decide to spray the Boracare on to the joists you should lay plastic tarps over the entire floor area to catch any drips or over spray. 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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    9 of 10 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Gene from United States
    02/22/2012
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    Renovating shower stall, poured new slab do we need to treat surrounding studs?
    We removed our shower stall down to the studs. Poured a new concrete floor in the shower stall without pretreating for termites. Should we treat the surrounding studs for termite prevention before tiling? No current termite problems.
    A
    Since it is not possible to treat below the slab since it has been poured, then yes, it would be a great idea to treat the exposed wood before closing the walls back up.

    Bora-Care is usually the preferred choice if most of the wood is exposed and it is raw wood you are treating, meaning it is not painted, stained, or sealed, it is just normal wood.  Bora-Care is made only for wood, and you do not have to know exactly where the termites are for it to work which is a plus.  Bora-Care is sprayed evenly over all exposed surfaces of the wood and actually penetrates through the entire piece of wood.  When the termites in the wood try to consume the wood after it has been treated, they ingest the Bora-Care with the wood and die.  No matter where they are in the wood the Bora-Care will find them as long as you treated the exposed wood that you can see.  The other main benefit is that Bora-Care stays in the wood forever, so you will not have to worry about termites or beetles infesting the wood that you treated ever again. 

    Bora-Care:  http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/boracare-p-100.html

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    1 of 1 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Brantley from Dublin Ga
    02/22/2012
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    Can paint or stain be applied after using bora-care?
    I have some thick oak lumber I was thinking about using for a kitchen table. Can the wood be stained or painted after boracare is applied?
    A
    Absolutely.  Bora-Care dries on clear and is made that way so you can stain, paint, or seal any piece of wood after using it.
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    9 of 9 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Brantley from Dublin,ga
    02/23/2012
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    Is Boracare available in a smaller amount?
    Is boracare only offered in 1 gallon? I dont need much at all and a gallon would be too much for what i need.
    A
    Boracare is only sold in 1 gallon containers.
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    1 of 1 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Tom from Newport Oregon
    02/25/2012
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    Can Boracare be used on an unfinished hardwood floor that will be top coated with a clear finish?
    A
    Bora-Care can be used on any raw wood that is not painted, stained, or sealed.  Since it dries on clear, it is no problem to stain, paint, or seal when you are done or apply a clear coat finish.
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    1 of 1 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Mickey from Kerrville, Texas 78028
    02/29/2012
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    Does Bora-Care require a special sprayer? Could one use a typical household pump sprayer?
    A
    Boracare applications do not require a special sprayer. You are required to dilute Boracare in a bucket with hot water and then add the dilution to the sprayer. If you dilute Boracare directly in the sprayer you will almost always wind up with a clogged sprayer.
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    4 of 5 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Ramses
    03/10/2012
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    Can I use a paint sprayer to apply Bora-Care?
    A
    Boracare is a very thick product, and we get calls all of the time from people that try to use paint sprayers and complain that the product clogged the sprayer.  So we would not advise you use a paint sprayer.  You can either apply Bora-Care using a paint brush, or a hand pump or backpack sprayer.  Since Bora-Care is thick, you should always mix it with hot water in a separate bucket first.  Make sure the solution is well mixed first, then pour it in your sprayer and apply right away.
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    10 of 13 people found this answer helpful.
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