About Bora-Care
Bora-Care is a
borate-based termiticide, insecticide and fungicide
concentrate applied directly to the wood . Its
patented glycol formula penetrates deep into the
wood providing long lasting protection. Bora-Care
protects the wood as long as it is in service.
Formulated with a
concern for the environment, Bora-Care is used for
the interior and exterior control of subterranean
termites, drywood termites, Formosan termites, wood
destroying beetles and decay fungi. Perfect for
termite remedial and pretreatments, Bora-Care
eliminates the wood as a food source for pests. Over
ten years of efficacy studies prove wood destroying
organisms cannot develop resistance against
Bora-Care. Bora-Care is accepted by the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development as a
primary tool against termites in new home
construction. It's specifically listed by the
International Building Codes as a suitable
alternative to soil treatments. Nisus also offers a
12-year residential pretreatment warranty to the
professional pest control industry.
What are borates
Borates have long
been used as a safer alternative to highly volatile,
synthetic chemical pesticides. The pesticide
qualities of borates have been used for at least 300
years. To stop decay or insects, builders and home
owners can apply borates to existing wood. Borates
go directly on the wood an not into the soil.
Borates kill termites and other wood-eating insects
by poisoning the microorganisms in the insects'
digestive tracts that are needed to break down the
wood's cellulose. In other words, the termites
starve to death.
Borates are being used more and more in the
conservation of wooden structures and artifacts. The
chemical diffuses deep into wood fibers to stop wood
decay fungi. They are used in restoration projects
from old homes to old ships. If you are concerned
about exposure to chemicals for your family and the
environment, Bora-Care is a great alternative to
traditional treatment methods.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is Bora-Care?
Bora-Care is a patented liquid formulation to
protect structural wood from attacking wood
destroying organisms. It contains disodium
octaborate tetrahydrate (also called DOT, a borate
compound) as the active ingredient and also contains
glycol penetrants to help the active ingredient
diffuse into the wood.
What is a borate compound?
A borate compound contains the basic elements of
boron and oxygen. Borate ores are mined from mineral
deposits found in the earth. These mines can be
found in western North America, South America and
Asia. Borate compounds help create products such as
ceramic tiles, fertilizers, glass, detergents,
soaps, cosmetics, medicines and pest control
products.
What are glycol penetrants?
Glycols are members of the class of compounds called
alcohols. They are used in paints, dyes, inks,
cosmetics and coolants. The glycols in Bora-Care
allow more active ingredient to be dissolved into a
true liquid solution. These glycols also aid in the
diffusion of Bora-Care by drawing the borate active
ingredient into the wood.
How do borates affect insect and fungus species?
Borates are toxic to both insects and fungus
species. One mode of action is that borates disrupts
the enzyme system of the insect and destroys the
microflora (bacteria and protozoa) in the stomach of
the insect, thus disallowing food digestion. Borates
also affect the enzyme system of fungi and the
active ingredient is a contact toxicant to fungus.
What wood destroying organisms will Bora-Care
control?
Termites: Subterranean, Formosan, Drywood, Dampwood,
Powder and Post
Beetles: Lyctidae and Bostrichidae species, Anobiid
Beetles and Old House Borers
Carpenter Ants, Brown Rot, White Rot and Wood Decay
Fungi
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. Only high levels of water saturated in the
wood will enable the active ingredient to be forced
out. This saturated state is not normally found with
interior structural wood. It is generally
recommended to seal exposed exterior structural wood
after application with Bora-Care to prevent the
occurrence of excessive moisture.
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