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BORACARE (Bora care) is a borate-based product that provides prevention and control of Termites, Carpenter Ants, Powderpost Beetles and Decay Fungi. Boracare can be used on all cellulosic materials including wood, plywood, particle board, paper, oriented strand board (OSB), cardboard, and wood composite structural components. If you are looking to kill and prevent mold, please see BORACARE with MOLD-CARE.

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BORACARE MSDS

Active Ingredient:	40% Disodium Octaborate Tetrahydrate
Target pests:	Wood Destroying Fungus, Termite Control and wood-destroying insects such as termites, carpenter ants, powderpost beetles, etc.
Application:	For powder post beetles, Boracare must be used on untreated wood. It is preferred over other treatments such as timbor in treating furniture because Boracare dries clear and will leave the furniture in its natural state. It will also absorb much further into the wood so you know the infestation is treated.
Yield:	One gallon of Bora-Care will treat approximately 100 lineal feet of 2 x 4 stud wall. This includes sill plate and header. For other dimensional lumber, logs, or siding and plywood, please see the product label to the left. Typically, one gallon of concentrate Bora-Care will treat 800 square feet of a 2x4 stud wall, and 500 square feet of a crawl space or attic.
Manufactured by:	Nisus

DESCRIPTION: BORACARE provides prevention and control of Termites, Carpenter Ants, Powderpost Beetles and Decay Fungi. Boracare can be used on all cellulosic materials including wood, plywood, particle board, paper, oriented strand board (OSB), cardboard, and wood composite structural components. Since Boracare is applied directly to the wood, it can be used in areas where environmental contamination is of concern. The active ingredient in Boracare is an inorganic salt and once in place will not decompose or volatilize out of the wood. Treatment is long lasting as long as the treated material is not exposed to rain, continuous water or ground contact. 1 gal. jug

USE: Boracare can be sprayed, brushed or foamed onto bare wood surfaces and voids. The product cannot be fogged. Wood treated with BoraCare will appear darker than normal for a few days until the chemical dries in. Boracare will not affect the paint or staining of the wood. Wood treated with Boracare is non-toxic to humans and animals.

Pretreatments can be done IN ONE TRIP. No need to worry about weather delays or pumping chemicals into the soil, crews can remain on the job site during treatment, and treatment will last for many years.

Use Bora-Care on new construction. For termite pretreatments, Simply spray a two-foot tall continuous barrier directly to the wood using a tank sprayer or portable backpack sprayer. This includes the walls, piers, interior slab or basement walls, plumbing penetrations, pipe chases, bath traps, and any other foundation penetrations. Treating this way insures that all termite entry-points are treated. You can also use Bora-Care as a whole-house treatment for general pest protection to prevent infestations of decay fungi and wood destroying pests such as drywood termites and destroying beetles.

Please read the label for more instructions.

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(14 customer reviews)

38 of 39 people found this review helpful:

Bora-Care is the BEST!

By Michael on January 11, 2010

I had a termite control company give me an estimate to spot treat my drywood termites and it was astronomical! I found that DoMyOwnPestControl.com had the same product Boracare for a fraction of the cost. I treated my infestation using the recommendations on the website and now I have a termite free home and more money in my pocket!

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21 of 21 people found this review helpful:

I wouldn't but this again

By Doris on April 27, 2010

I had my home sprayed with this for the woodpost beetles and they were gone...until today they came back. For over a week not a single one was sighted. This does work on contact but the reason that I bought this product was because it claimed to kill up to twelve months...I didn't even get twelve days of peace.

Expert response:

Bora-Care is the best wood treatment product on the market. However, Bora-Care can take up to a month to diffuse completely through the entire piece of wood after you treat it. Since powderpost beetle larvae can be deep in the wood, it is normal to continue to see activity for awhile until the Bora-Care makes it all the way through the wood. Of course the true benefit of Bora-Care is that after it does diffuse all of the way through the wood and kill the larvae, it will stay in the wood forever and you never have to worry about wood destroying insects again.

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11 of 11 people found this review helpful:

Bora-Care Product Review

By Patrick on April 29, 2010

I don't know why the wood adjacent to my bath tub wet-wall was moist? There were no leaks and the plumbing vent to the roof was well sealed. Condensation? The bath drainpipe and water inlets come up through a hole in the slab. The subterranean termite varmints tunneled 10' or 40' under the house slab and surfaced at this point of exposed earth attracted by the moist wood. They swarmed the first warm days in Spring. I treated the exposed earth area with the Dominion 2L termiticide and then filled it with sand. I treated the slab, wood framing, floor and molding with a 2:1 mixture of Bora-Care. I sprayed Bora-Care down from the attic and drilled holes in the walls where there was no other access. I will finish by treating the ground around the house with Dominion 2L. My problem appears to be solved for under $200. Thanks DoMyOwnPestControl.com!

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7 of 7 people found this review helpful:

Easy to Mix and Use, and I don't get sick

By Larry on June 8, 2010

I have used half a gallon for remediation of dry wood termites on fascia boards by using 1:1 and 1:2 dilutions applied to bare wood and by injecting in drilled holes where the wood is covered by paint. I like this product as well as the Bifen IT, as they are fairly non-toxic to people and animals. I can use both of them extensively without feeling ill effects myself. I added Bifen IT to the Boracare solution to get a 0.12% Bifen IT concentration (double strength). The Bifen IT works as an quick termiticide and the Boracare provides long term protection. Now that I have stopped the active infestations, I can take my time and protect the rest of my house's fascia, rafter and joist board ends with simply painting a 1:5 Boracare dilution on the ends of the boards (where dry wood termites enter). I will need a 2nd gallon of Boracare to protect the entire house and will be ordering soon. For approximately $200 of products from Domyownpestcontrol, I will have done the remediation work and the whole house protection. This has been a lot of work, but I have saved many thousands of dollars, plus I can take my time and know that the job is done right.

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6 of 6 people found this review helpful:

boracare user review

By Kevin on May 8, 2010

used product on wall studs, when i was repairing a wall due to termite damage. my project lasted about three days. i used a 1:1 mix and i did not pay too much attention to the one day usage. the product crystalized in my sprayer - took awhile to clean the sprayer.

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4 of 4 people found this review helpful:

Worked great!

By Bonnie on June 8, 2010

Time will tell...but so far...they little critters seem to have left! I have a beautiful French Antique that has been in the same spot for 14 years and never had any problems with it..then the little 'holes and powder' stated to appear..no one where I live had the chemicals I needed for me to do it. Boracare was the answer...I wish they sold it in smaller quantities..'cause now I have tons left...and hopefully will not have to use it!

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2 of 3 people found this review helpful:

I'll try it again ?

By Todd on June 27, 2010

I have a nice 35' x 45' shop built of rough cut lumber. About 2 years ago I noticed the Powder Post Beattles were starting to eat into the board and battin walls and now they are in the framing timbors. In November I treated the wood with 75 pounds of TimBor treatment. This took care of probably 30% of the Beattles. One month ago I treated half the shop with 2 gallons of Bora-Care. Still I'm finding powder piles throughout the shop. I'm going to order 2 more gallons and hope for the best....

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful:

Bora Care

By Bruce on July 6, 2010

I just used the product on my wood deck. When the weather cools I will put two coats of clear waterproof on the wood. I'm hoping to have great results next year with no black mildew or mold.

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Boracare seems safe to use

By Larry on July 27, 2010

I can use Boracare and Bifen IT, products I purchased from Domyownpestcontrol.com, for several hours at a time and not feel any adverse effects on myself during or after using these. Since I just applied Boracare, I don't know yet how effective it is. I used it and Bifen IT together for remedial work to correct for termite damage. I know Bifen IT is effective on termites and works fast, but I don't know how long it will last for long term protection. Boracare is supposed to provide permanent protection. When all the remedial work is done, I will use it for long term preventive care of the rest of my house by applying it to rafter boards in the attic, where the dry wood termites are likely to attack. In our area, dry wood termites are aggressive and everywhere, so preventive care is the way to go-- it is less expensive and a lot less work to prevent termites than to do the remedial work that can require the replacement of boards. I'm on my second gallon of Boracare, and will need a 3rd gallon to finish the preventive work.

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Boracare

By Sid on July 28, 2010

I applied the Boracare about a week ago and it seems to be working very well. As usual, I am very satisfied aith your company and would reccommend you to others.

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Easy to use

By Beverly on June 14, 2010

Easy to mix (used the sprayer from Do My Own Pest Control), easy to use. Staff at DMOPC very friendly and helpful with order and instructions of use as well as safety precautions. Always use listed precautions for mixing and applying. I also believe this company to have safety of delivery as a priority as they provide tracking info, send reminders and/or call to confirm receipt of the product.

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Boracare

By Flp on July 24, 2010

I read the online info and figured out that my problem was powder post beetles. I had a fine powder all over my stairs and I followed the directions and so far, 3 days later, I have seen no sign of the powder again. I am keeping the rest of the Boracare in case I have the problem again as apparently the beetles can move to new territory.

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Salvaged Wood Carvings

By Irene on August 8, 2010

I had purchased quite a few deeply carved very heavy wood carvings from temples in India almost 50 years ago. When we checked them out for packing for our move to Virginia, they were teeming with powderpost beetles. I almost threw them out! I cleaned off what I saw and packed them up in plastic. Recently, I was brave enough to open them. I prayed about something to destroy the infestation. My daughter went on line and found Boracare. My son followed the directions exactly and let them dry thoroughly on the garage floor. Then we sprayed Liquid Gold on all sides and let that dry. They turned out beautiful! I plan to use this product on other antique wood furniture that I had from my 30-year old antique business.

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Boracare

By Louie on September 1, 2010

I used Boracare on my open beam ceiling because I had termites. Boracare really works. The termite droppings are gone.

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		Question about this product? Ask our product experts...

Where can I purchase Bora Care, so that I can do my own pest control?

A	From us of course. We sell professional products to homeowners. www.DoMyOwnPestControl.com

Can any person buy BoraCare or do they have to have a private applicators license?

A	Bora-Care can be sold to any homeowner without an applicators license as long as they are using it on their own property and are not treating other peoples homes for profit.

I plan on using Boracare in the crawl space - can I also use it on the live palm tree without killing it?

I have discovered a decay fungus in our crawl space under the tub and on the bottom of a nearby palm tree in our yard. I plan on using Boracare in the crawl space - can I also use it on the live palm tree without killing it?

A	No, BoraCare is a borate product, and borate products will kill any plant or tree life. Unfortunately we do not carry or know of a product for trees. I would possibly try to contact a local college or university with a arborist program or a local lawn and turf company.

Will boracare kill severe black mold on plaster?

A	No, Bora-Care is not labeled to treat or prevent mold. However, we do sell an upgrade version of Bora-Care called Boracare with Mold-Care that is labeled to treat and prevent mold.

My house is approx. 2000 sq ft of crawl space . How much Boracare would i need for the job?

How much Bora-Care you need depends more on the size of the wood you are treating than just square footage. Also its the lineal footage of the wood more than square footage. Here is a link to a worksheet that you can fill out and it should give you the correct amount needed based on the size of wood you have and how much you need to treat. Typically, each gallon of Bora-Care, after mixed 1:1 with water, will treat about 1000 square feet of space, but if you have larger sized wood (for example: 2 x 8 instead of 2 x 4), then one gallon of Bora-Care may only treat 800 square feet. The worksheet should be able to get you an exact estimate.

What is the difference between Boracare and Timbor that makes the price of Boracare cost so much more?

What is the difference between Boracare and Timbor that makes the price of Boracare cost so much more? They both seem to control the same pests. Container size appears the same. Is Boracare more highly concentrated therefore dilutes to cover more? I am confused. Can these be applied by a novice? What protection must one take?

Boracare and Timbor are both borate products used to treat wood, but they could not be more different. Timbor is in a powder form that is mixed with water. It is much less expensive but it is intended more for protecting new wood only, or wood that you know does not have any issues. Timbor will only penetrate the outer layer of the wood so it is more for protection or for treating fungus on the surface of the wood.

If you have an active infestation of termites, powder-post beetles or wood borers deep inside the wood then Timbor would not make it through the wood to kill these insects. BoraCare is a liquid borate but has an additive, a glycol solution, which allows the product to penetrate through the entire piece of wood, therefore it should be used any time you have an active infestation because you are guaranteed it will kill anything in the wood no matter how deep it is. Also, BoraCare will last forever in the wood so you will never have to worry about any infestations in the wood that you treat ever again.

Just to recap if you have an existing infestation, you should use BoraCare. If you are just treating wood to be used in new construction or surface fungus, then Timbor is fine to use. Both products are very safe, virtually odorless and do not require respirators unless you are in a enclosed space with no ventilation. You should always wear gloves and protect your eyes anytime you apply pesticides or herbicides. All you need to apply either product is a one or two gallon hand pump sprayer. Timbor is used at 1.5 lbs of Timbor to each gallon of water. Bora-Care is mixed 1:1, one gallon of BoraCare to one gallon of water which will make two finished gallons. Both products should be mixed in a 5 gallon bucket and then poured in your sprayer to use. We sell these products to homeowners every day and they are very successful treating their issues and you can have great success too. Remember that we are always here to help. Good Luck!

Should we spray the new plywood with Timbor or Boracare?

We have a 40-year-old home with redwood plywood siding. The siding has worn & we are about to cover it with a new layer. Redwood isn't available; we'll use 11/32 " Breckenridge siding plywood, over builder's paper. Trim is heart redwood & will be replaced as needed. We plan to use a transparent stain, to "even out" old & new wood color. We've had many drywood termite attacks; entry has been through beam ends & trim. Professional Tim-bor treatment has controlled them. Should we spray the new plywood with Timbor or Boracare? Before or after staining?

Anytime you are treating exterior wood you should always use Bora-Care. It will last longer in the wood than Timbor. Also, when treating new wood with timbor it can leave a powdery residue because it is a powder. Bora-Care dries clear and will look better after finishing the wood with the stain. Since you have a rare opportunity to treat your new siding you should treat with the best, and Bora-care is the best. When treating plywood that is close to 3/4" thick, you should apply at a rate of one gallon of Bora-Care to one gallon of water. This will make two finished gallons. These two finished gallons should treat 1066 square feet of siding. Once you have applied the Bora-Care you should wait at least 48 hours for it to dry before applying any type of stain or sealant.

What is the coverage of Bora-Care per gallon? I have to spray 66 lineal feet of 2x4's used for roof furring.

A	One gallon of Bora-Care mixed with one gallon of water will make two finished gallons. These two finished gallons of Bora-Care will treat 1200 lineal feet of 2x4 sized wood, treating all exposed sides. Remember you do not need to over apply the product, just enough to wet the surface of the wood.

Will Boracare treat mold?

A	No. Boracare by itself will not treat or prevent mold. Boracare with Moldcare will treat existing mold and prevent mold in the future. Boracare with Moldcare will not remove the mold stain however, for that you should use Mold clean.

Can I use Boracare on logs that have already been stained?

I have a 9 year old Douglas Fir log home near Albany, NY and started noticing small flying insects boring many small round holes on all sides of the house. The logs have only been stained and not UV or water repellent treated yet so I'm hoping Boracare can be spayed now to soak in past the stain and then once dried I'll apply a special log wood sealant...

A	Unfortunately BoraCare will not penetrate through stain either. You would have to sand the surface stain off of the wood, pressure wash it off, or drill holes into the infested area and inject Bora-Care into the center of the wood. Those would be the only options.

Can i use BoraCare to treat fungus and termite infested pepper tree trunks?

We have been cutting down our dead trees infested with fungus and termites. we were told we need to throw them all out but I wanted to keep them to make steps and foot paths around our property. can i treat them with any of your product and do we have to strip the bark off the trunks?

BoraCare will kill any living plants and trees, so you could only use it if they are already dead or you don't mind if they are dead. You would have to strip the bark and let the wood dry as much as possible before treating with Bora-Care. The Bora-Care will kill any insects in the wood and neutralize fungus. You would want to seal the wood after treating with a water sealant if they were going to be outside and exposed to rain for a long time.

Can BoraCare be shipped to New York State?

A	Yes Boracare can be shipped to New York. Please let us know if you need help placing an order.

Can I use Boracare indoors? Our wall is painted but doesn't have a sealant. Will Boracare work?

We're finding tiny pellets next to our wall. In researching, it looks like termite droppings. We'll wipe it off but it reappears after a few days. I'm looking to apply the Boracare on the inside wall. If we apply it inside, will we have to leave the house?

BoraCare can be used indoors safely. It is considered a green product and is made from natural products. BoraCare is only meant to be applied on wood. It can only be raw wood, meaning the studs in your wall. It cannot be applied to painted wood, or sealed wood, only raw, untreated wood. When treating drywood termites you would have to drill holes through your sheetrock where the holes are that the termites are kicking the droppings out, and drill into the stud. This is where the termites are. You would inject the wood with the boracare after mixing it with water. Typically you would do this using a one gallon hand pump sprayer. You should drill a hole every 6 inches up the stud to ensure good coverage. If you have any specific questions, please feel free to call us at 866-581-7378.

How long does it take boracare to penetrate wood? I know it depends on thickness but in general how long?

sprayed boracare under garage and now have mold so i know it did not dry enough.need to do under house and want to dry it with fans so i don't get the mold growth but do not want to interfere with penetration of boracare so how long should i wait before trying to dry it out. boracare with mold care is too toxic for me to want to use

Just so you know, Bora-Care will not kill, treat, or prevent mold growth. It only works for fungus or wood destroying insects, not mold. Only Bora-Care with Mold Care will treat and kill and prevent mold. Bora-Care will take at least 30 days usually to diffuse through the entire piece of wood. This of course depends on the thickness and moisture content of the wood. The outer layer though usually dries within 24 hours or at least is OK after 24 hours to treat again or apply a stain or sealant to the wood.

Can I use Boracare on my wood furniture?

I have powder post beetles on my wood table I believe I bought these tables from a reputable furniture store and I don't know what to do. They are nice tables. Will this solution ruin the tables or can I apply it to them? I have to do something because this is crazy to have bugs in a table I paid good money for ? what do you suggest ?

A	In order to use Boracare on your table you would have to make sure the wood is bare or stripped. Boracare cannot penetrate into sealed or finished wood. After wood has been treated with Boracare you can paint, stain or seal the wood with no problems.

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