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. |
