Can I do my own Bora-Care?
Boracare can be applied as a spray using a hand pump sprayer, as a foma using a foamer and a foaming additive, or it can be painted on with a roller when needed. Indoors, Boracare can be applied on infested wood, wooden elements of furniture, wood floors, and stud walls.
Who manufactures Bora-Care?
Nisus
Nisus now offers the Bora-Care 30-Year Limited Warranty to pest control companies who register treated homes and inspect them annually.
How long does a Bora-Care treatment last?
Answer: Bora-Care will remain for the life of the treated wood, so no retreatments are necessary. 9 of 10 people found this answer helpful.
How long does Bora-Care last?
12 years
For registered pest control companies registered under the BoraShield program, Levels 1-3 cover product replacement, labor and damage repair up to $2500 for a period of 12 years. The mold protection in Levels 4 and 5 covers product replacement for 25 years.
How long does Bora-Care take to work?
Answer: 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. It starts to work as soon as it begins to penetrate the wood it is applied to.
Which is better timbor or Bora-Care?
Just to recap if you have an existing infestation, you should use Bora-Care. 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.
How long does Bora-Care last on wood?
indefinitely
How long will Bora-Care® stay in the wood? Since Bora-Care® is derived from minerals, once the active ingredient diffuses into the wood it will remain indefinitely. There are no natural forces that will degrade or break down the product inside the wood.
How much does a gallon of Bora-Care cover?
Answer: 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 or the supplemental tech bulletin.
Can you apply Bora-Care with brush?
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.
Is Bora-Care toxic to humans?
Unlike soil termiticides and fumigation, Bora-Care’s active ingredient is a natural borate mineral salt less toxic than table salt to humans, fish, birds and mammals, but deadly to insect pests.
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Can you make Bora-Care with borax?
We made a batch of the Boracare copy using borax, boric acid, and propylene glycol, but heating propylene Glycol to 260 degrees F is scary (hotter than flash point), and the high concentration of glycol discolored the wood and left a blotchy look. Also the high borate concentration left a coating of white dust.
Does Bora-Care need to be diluted?
BORA-CARE® is a concentrate which must be diluted with clean water before use. The use of warm or hot water, if available, and an impeller type mixer which can be used with an electric drill aids the dilution process.
Does Bora-Care work on painted wood?
You CANNOT apply Bora-Care to any wood that is painted, stained, or sealed.
How long does it take for Bora-Care to dry?
You should allow areas treated with Bora-Care to dry for 24-48 hours before touching or painting them. Most applicators apply two coats of Bora-Care for best results. 89 of 95 people found this answer helpful.
How much is a gallon of Bora-Care?
Apply one (1) coat of a one (1) gallon water to one (1) gallon BORA-CARE® (1:1) solution to all wood surfaces to the point of wetness. Concentrate application in areas susceptible to attack, to include all sills, plates, floor joists, piers, girders and subfloors.
Does Bora-Care stain wood?
Boracare can be painted, sprayed, or foamed and will penetrate up to 4 inches into the wood but the wood will need to be sanded first and treated. The wood could be painted, stained and sealed after the product dries. If sealed, it will last for the life of the wood.
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Where can I buy Bora-care products?
Right here on our site of course! Bora-Care is professional grade product and is not available over the counter in stores. We do offer a low price guarantee and free shipping to most states.
Why choose Bora-Care Pest Control?
As the pest management industry becomes more environmentally conscious, Bora-Care continues to be the prime choice for those looking to protect our surroundings. Unlike soil treatments, Bora-Care is not a threat to the plant life or water supply of a home.
What is the Bora-care 30-year warranty?
The Bora-Care 30-Year Warranty Program will pay up to $2,500.00 for damage repair in accordance with the Warranty Agreement if termites cause damage to the structure. No other warranty in the industry even comes close! Subterranean termite treatment utilizing the 2 foot band treatment with a 1:1 Bora-Care according to label instructions.
What is Bora-care mold-care?
By applying Mold-Care, you kill existing mold and stop wood decay in its tracks. You also are protecting the wood in case of future flooding. Bora-Care with Mold-Care is the industry’s leading weapon against mold. It acts as a surface protectant, killing all forms of fungi, while sanitizing and disinfecting the treated area.