BoraCare

Boracare dries clear, so adding a little Alligare Super Marking Dye  (about 1oz per 3 gallons) or Mark It Blue to the mix will make it easy to see where you have already sprayed. For smaller jobs,  Mark It Blue comes in smaller sizes as well as the larger sizes. 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 having 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.

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.

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.

Boracare Technical Bulletins

• Remedial Technical Bulletin
• New Construction Tech Bulletin
• Log Home and Dimensional Lumber Bulletin

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.