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Quick Overview

Boracare is an odorless liquid borate based insecticide-termiticide-fungicide that diffuses deeply into wood. BoraCare is a liquid borate in a glycol solution, allowing a deeper penetration than another borate such as Timbor. BoraCare will last for the life of the wood, so retreatment is not necessary.



Walt Cline - Pest Control Professional Pro Tip: "Boracare dries clear, so adding a little Alligare Super Marking Dye to the mix will make it easy to see where you have already sprayed. I would mix it in a separate container using hot water and then use a pump sprayer. Make sure you only use dye on the wood that you don't mind if it has a blue tint like in a crawl space or attic areas. Once you mix Boracare, use it the same day. If you have just a small area to cover and do not need to use the whole gallon of Boracare, Penashield by Nisus will provide that solution. Boracare will cover an average of 500 square feet, Penashield will cover an average of 200 square feet. Penashield works like Boracare, to protect wood against wood destroying insects and organisms. "

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Bora Care Treatment Kills Wood Destroying Insects

Boracare is an insecticide, termiticide and fungicide concentrate used to combat Termites, Powderpost Beetles, Carpenter Ants and Decay Fungi.

Boracare is used as a treatment to untreated wood. Boracare as a termite killer is not applied to the soil, but used as a treatment of cellouse material (wood based material) directly. Boracare may be used for new construction as a termite treatment. Spray the bottom two feet of studs and framework with a compressed air sprayer. Consult label for complete application instructions.

Boracare vs Timbor

BoraCare is in a thick glycol solution; the glycol permits a deeper penetration than other borates such as Timbor. BoraCare will last for the life of the wood, so retreatment is not necessary.

Bora Care Treats Decay Fungi ( Not Mold )

It also has a label against Decay Fungi, but to prevent mold, use the Boracare with Mold-Care.

No Insect Resistance

Boracare with borate salts work by taking advantage of a unique feature in the biology of termites, ants and other insects. If ingested by ants, beetles or termites, the insect becomes unable to extract nutrition from its food and starves to death. And because of this unique mode of action, insects cannot develop a resistance.

Applications and Yield

Bora Care is mixed 1:1 to 5:1 depending on insect and thickness of wood and target pest. See Boracare Dilution Tables for more details.

Yield: One gallon of finished (diluted product) will treat and average of 500 sq feet of wood surface. A handy tool when applying Boracare is to use a tempory marking dye such as Alligare Surface that will help you monitor spray applications.

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Additional Information
Pro Tips Boracare dries clear, so adding a little Alligare Super Marking Dye to the mix will make it easy to see where you have already sprayed. I would mix it in a separate container using hot water and then use a pump sprayer. Make sure you only use dye on the wood that you don't mind if it has a blue tint like in a crawl space or attic areas. Once you mix Boracare, use it the same day. If you have just a small area to cover and do not need to use the whole gallon of Boracare, Penashield by Nisus will provide that solution. Boracare will cover an average of 500 square feet, Penashield will cover an average of 200 square feet. Penashield works like Boracare, to protect wood against wood destroying insects and organisms.
Packaging gallon
Manufacturer Nisus
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MSDS MSDS
Target Pest

Termites, Powderpost beetles,
carpenter ants and decaying fungi.

Boracare prevents reinfestation, kills powderpost beetles and their larva, Anobiid beetles, Old House Borers and stops Carpenter ant damage.
Active Ingredient (s) Disodium Octaborate Tetrahydrate - 40%
For Use :

Where To Treat Boracare

Bora-Care may be used in treating cellulosic materials such as wood, plywood, oriented strand board (OSB), paper, cardboard and wood composites. Boracare may be used on natural untreated wood. Excellent for pre-construction of decks, fence posts or any other wood surfaces that make contact with the soil. Provides protection for the life of the wood. Indoor and outdoor use. It's the best insurance you can buy for wood destroying insects and organisms

New Construction: Boracare may be used for new construction as a termite treatment. Spray the bottom two feet of studs and framework with a compressed air sprayer. Consult label for complete application instructions.

 

How To Apply Boracare

Boracare is not labeled for fogging, but may be sprayed, brushed or foamed onto wood surfaces and voids. It needs to be untreated wood for boracare to penetrate.

*Tip : Boracare is best mixed with warm or hot water as a pre mix. Pre mixing in a bucket will facilitate mixing easier.

 

What To Expect

Boracare dries clear, there is no film left on the wood. For the first couple of days, the wood will appear darker as it waits to dry.

Boracare is designed to treat the termites' food source - wood and other cellulosic materials. Boracare works by depositing an active ingredient in the wood which will not decompose or vaporize like many other pesticides. This means that it will keep providing a broad spectrum protection with little impact on our environment.

Children and Pets : Wood treated with Boracare is non-toxic to humans and animals.
Yield On average, the finished Boracare solution covers 500 square feet .
Mixture|Application Bora Care is mixed 1:1 to 2:1 depending on insect and thickness of wood. Boracare Dilution Tables below for more details.
Application

Boracare Technical Bulletins

 
Retreatment BoraCare will last for the life of the wood, so retreatment is not necessary.
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Notes for Powderpost Beetles and Boracare Application

  • Powderpost Beetles may have adults emerging from treated wood up to a year, due to their life cycles.
  • If the wood is too dry (less than 15%), depth of penetration with the Boracare may only occur to the top 1/4 inch. To solve this, spray the wood first with water to increase moisture.
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