PRG, Inc. - Bora-Care

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Controls . . . Termites . . . Decay Fungi. . . Wood Boring Beetles . . . Carpenter Ants

One gallon of BORA-CARE concentrate treats 800 board feet (bf) of wood.

ONE OUNCE of BORA-CARE CONCENTRATE will treat SIX BOARD FEET of wood.

BORA-CARE Termiticide, Insecticide and Fungicide Concentrate is odorless, colorless, compatible with finishes, environmentally responsible, long lasting, highly effective, and EPA registered for both preventive and remedial treatments. BORA-CARE offers an innovative approach for the control and elimination of wood deterioration due to decay fungi and wood boring insects. Rather than controlling or treating infestations by creating a toxic barrier in the soil surrounding a home or structure, BORA-CARE is designed to treat the food source - the wood. Upon application to bare wood, BORA-CARE rapidly penetrates and eliminates active infestations of termites, beetles, carpenter ants, etc. and decay fungi in addition to providing long term protection against future infestations. When applied at label rates, BORA-CARE treated wood is both toxic and repellent to wood destroying pests, thus offering a unique supplement or alternative to more conventional treatments such as soil poisons and fumigants.

BORA-CARE consists of a highly concentrated solution of the active ingredient, disodium octaborate tetrahydrate, formulated in a patented (U.S. Patent No. 5,104,644) carrier system containing penetrants and synergists which dramatically enhance both wood penetration and efficacy. BORA-CARE's formulation offers a high degree of repellency and quick elimination of active infestations in a single application.

BORA-CARE is labeled for primary treatments, where it is the sole or primary chemical used, or supplemental treatments, where it can be utilized as part of an integrated approach to wood protection. When using BORA-CARE as a primary treatment, it is important to recognize that wood that has not been treated will not be protected. Structural wood members that are no longer sound must be repaired or replaced. Although BORA-CARE will kill decay fungi and wood boring insects, it will not add strength to deteriorated wood. (See epoxies for wood repairs)

Spot treatments of infested areas can be applied. Spray the infested and surrounding area with diluted BORA-CARE solution to the point of wetness. It is important to treat the entire infested wooden member. Once deposited in the wood, the active ingredient in BORA-CARE will continue to diffuse throughout the piece of wood. If only a small portion of a wood member is treated there is a possibility that the amount of active ingredient in the treated area may eventually decrease to a level below that needed for effective control. Unlike other fungicides, BORA-CARE penetrates deep into the wood. BORA-CARE will kill some types of surface molds and stains, but may not offer complete control of these organisms. Remember, however, that molds and stains do not rot wood, decay fungi do. BORA-CARE will provide long term protection against decay fungi and wood boring insects.

BORA-CARE ADVANTAGES
No Color or Odor Safe Near Wells or Cisterns Easy and Convenient Superior Wood Penetration	Interior & Exterior Use Long-Term Residual Activity Cost Effective Low Toxicity to Humans & Pets

Wood boring beetles have life cycles that include egg, larvae, pupae and adult stages. BORA-CARE kills the beetle larvae, thus interrupting the life cycle. In addition, BORA-CARE's residual activity will prevent reinfestation by eliminating young larvae after hatching. BORA-CARE application methods for treating all beetle infestations are similar, however you should become familiar with the different infestation characteristics in order to know what to look for during inspections.

BORA-CARE is supplied as a liquid concentrate, in quarts or gallons, which is diluted with water prior to application. The use of warm or hot dilution water and an impeller type stirrer, inserted into an electric drill, substantially aids the mixing process. This solution can then be fogged, sprayed or brushed on.

How much BORA-CARE is needed?
Follow these steps to determine how much BORA-CARE is needed for your project.
1.	Find the total cubic inches of wood to be treated
	Length inches x Width inches x Height inches = Total Cubic Inches
2.	Divide the Total Cubic inches by 144"
	(cubic inches in a board foot) = Total Board Feet (Total bf)
3.	Divide the Total bf by 800 bf
	(bf treated by 1 gallon BORA-CARE) = Number of gallons of BORA-CARE needed