Bora-Care with Mold Care
Bora-Care with Mold Care
Bora-Care with Mold care, manufactured by Nisus Corporation, is a powerful termiticide and moldicide combination that effectively stops wood decay and kills and prevents mold, odor, and pests like drywood termites.
This emulsifiable concentrate uses the active ingredients disodium octaborate tetrahydrate 40&, which helps to to prevent wood surfaces from decaying or being destroyed by wood-destroying insects such as powerpost beetles.
Bora-Care with Mold Care offers instant protection for homes and treatment sites when damaged by water from plumbing or future flood activities for the rest of the wood's life.
Tools Needed
To mix Bora-Care Mold Care, a 6 gallon or larger size bucket, 3/8 to 1/2" drill, and paddle bit (like one to mix paint) is needed. To apply Bora-Care Mold Care, a backpack sprayer, stainless steel handheld pump sprayer, or professional skid sprayer is needed.
How to Use
- Step 1: Determine how much Boracare Moldcare you will need by measuring the linear feet (the length of the measurement ie. 6 total feet = 6 linear feet) of the wood you will be treating and the square footage (length x width (in feet) = square footage) of any sheathing, insulation or drywall you will be treating. One finished gallon of Boracare Moldcare will treat 400 linear feet of wood or 400 square feet of sheathing, insulation or drywall. The typical application rate for crawlspaces is 1 gallon of product per 5 gallons of water per 1250 sq. ft.
- Step 2: To make general applications with a backpack sprayer or handheld pump sprayer, begin by filling up the bucket with 4 gallons of warm to hot water and then starting agitation with the help of a paddle bit attached to a drill. Slowly add 1 gallon of Bora-Care and 1 pint of Mold Care to the bucket. Use the last 1 gallon of water to triple rinse out the Bora-Care with Mold Care container and pour into the bucket to make a complete 5-gallon mixture. Continue mix until the solution is like water. A 5:1 ratio solution will keep for up to 30 days.
- Step 3: Pour the mixed solution into the spray tank of a handheld stainless steel pump sprayer or backpack sprayer that can hold 2 to 4 gallons of solution. For larger amounts a spraying rig should be used.
- Step 4: Apply the spray solution to bare wood on various areas covering the entire surface uniformly. Spray wood surfaces to the point of wet, but not runoff. Surfaces must be fully dry before painting or affixing overlayment materials. Applications can be made as often as once a year.
Where to Use
Bora-Care Mold Care can be applied to bare wood surface areas indoor and outdoors. It can be applied to building structures, sheet rock, patios, porches, wooden decks, fences, and any bare wooden surface to stop and prevent mold, fungi, and wood destroying pests. It is recommended to pay attention to areas that are prone to water damage, such as kitchens and bathrooms.
Do not use Bora-Care with Mold Care on soil to kill termites and do not apply in food serving areas. Bora-Care with Mold Care will not work on wooden surfaces that have been painted or stained.
When to Use
It is ideal to apply Bora-Care with Mold Care before insects, mold, or fungi is suspected to prevent wood damage for up to 1 year. Bora-Care with Mold Care can be applied after visible damage is recognized, but may need to have an additional approved fungicide or insecticide mixed in for additional control.
It is recommended to apply Bora-Care with Mold Care before framing in a new home to prevent future damage.
Safety Information
Bora-Care Mold Care is safe to use around children and pets when applied according to the product label instructions. Always wear the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when mixing or applying this product.
Special Considerations
Cover plants and shrubs to keep them from being damaged by Bora-Care Mold Care when making applications. Bora-Care Mold Care can also be applied as a mist or foam for hard to reach areas. Read the label for additional instructions.
Availability | Online |
Restricted Use | No |
Shipping Restrictions | 1 Gallon: AK, CA, CT, HI, IN, MI, NY, OR, RI, SC, VT, WA |
Brand | NISUS |
Keith's Pro Tips | "Heat, moisture, and lack of ventilation provides the perfect environment for mold and fungi to grow. The areas in the home that produce this type of environment is the kitchen, bathrooms, and attic. Pay attention to these areas when applying Bora-Care with Mold Care." |
Product Drawbacks | Bora-Care with Mold Care is primarily used to treat bare wood surface areas and cannot be applied to vegetation or soil to kill insects. We recommend using Flex 10-10 or Bifen I/T for other surface areas. |
Target Pests | Bora-Care and Mold Care together controls subterranean termites, formosan termites, drywood termites, carpenter ants, various wood destroying beetles, fungi (rot), algae, and more. For more target pests please refer to the label. |
Application Equipment | Backpack Sprayer, Gloves, Pump Sprayer, Spray Rig |
Application Methods | Broadcast Spray, Crack & Crevice, Spot Treatment |
Active Ingredient | Bora-Care contains Disodium Octaborate Tetrahydrate- 40%, Mold Care contains Didecyl Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride- 80% |
Product Type | Fungicide |
Formulation | Emulsifiable Concentrate (EC) |
Application Rate | The mix rate for Bora-Care with Mold Care will vary depending on the target pests and if it is used as a preventative treatment or a control method. To treat infested areas, mix as as 1:1 ratio with 1 gallon of Bora-Care and 1 pint of Mold Care with 1 gallon of water. For more specific application rates please refer to the label. |
Shelf Life | Bora-Care with Mold Care will last for up to 1 to 2 years when stored according to the product label. Store Bora-Care with Mold Care in the original container in a cool, dry storage area. |
Yield | A 1 gallon solution will treat up to 400 board feet, or 400 square feet of sheathing, insulation or drywall. |
Use Sites | Indoors, Outdoors |
Time to Kill | Bora-Care with Mold Care takes approximately 1 to 3 weeks to control mold and fungus. Wood destroying insects will be killed as they consume treated wood. |
Comparable Products | Nisus Mold-Clean, BoraCare Termite Treatment, Tim-Bor Insecticide |
Incompatible Home Siding | Brick, Hardie Plank, Stone Veneer, Wood, Vinyl |
EPA Registration # | 6836-212-64405 |
Restricted Use | No |
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Shipping Restrictions | AK, CA, CT, HI, IN, MI, NY, OR, RI, SC, VT, WA |
Availability | Online |
Signal Word | DANGER |
Keith's Pro Tip | "Heat, moisture, and lack of ventilation provides the perfect environment for mold and fungi to grow. The areas in the home that produce this type of environment is the kitchen, bathrooms, and attic. Pay attention to these areas when applying Bora-Care with Mold Care." |
Target Pests Multi | Formosan Termites, Termites, Fungi, Mildew, Mold |
Time to Kill | Bora-Care with Mold Care takes approximately 1 to 3 weeks to control mold and fungus. Wood destroying insects will be killed as they consume treated wood. |
Chemical Type | Fungicide |
Formulation | Emulsifiable Concentrate (EC) |
Application Methods | Broadcast Spray, Crack & Crevice, Spot Treatment |
Product Drawbacks | Bora-Care with Mold Care is primarily used to treat bare wood surface areas and cannot be applied to vegetation or soil to kill insects. We recommend using Flex 10-10 or Bifen I/T for other surface areas. |
Active Ingredient | Bora-Care contains Disodium Octaborate Tetrahydrate- 40%, Mold Care contains Didecyl Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride- 80% |
Application Equipment | Backpack Sprayer, Gloves, Pump Sprayer, Spray Rig |
Mix Rate | The mix rate for Bora-Care with Mold Care will vary depending on the target pests and if it is used as a preventative treatment or a control method. To treat infested areas, mix as as 1:1 ratio with 1 gallon of Bora-Care and 1 pint of Mold Care with 1 gallon of water. For more specific application rates please refer to the label. |
Low Use Rate | 320 oz./1,000 sq. ft. |
High Use Rate | 320 oz./1,000 sq. ft. |
Use Sites | Indoors, Outdoors |
Yield | A 1 gallon solution will treat up to 400 board feet, or 400 square feet of sheathing, insulation or drywall. |
EPA Registration No. | 6836-212-64405 |
Shelf Life | Bora-Care with Mold Care will last for up to 1 to 2 years when stored according to the product label. Store Bora-Care with Mold Care in the original container in a cool, dry storage area. |
Comparable Products | Nisus Mold-Clean, BoraCare Termite Treatment, Tim-Bor Insecticide |
Children or pets? | Yes |
Property Characteristics | None |
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Q:Why is it not recommended for home with vinyl siding4/21/24A:This is an EC and if you are applying after the siding has been put on it can yellow it. If you have proper plywood sheathing then it should be fine to apply on interior studs.
Zach
4/22/24 -
Q:Can I use my Airless sprayer to apply Bora-Care to my crawl space?11/17/23A:I would not, once diluted with water it has a very low viscosity and would most likely damage the sprayer.
Keith Woodworth
11/18/23Certified Buyer -
Q:If one is spraying a crawl space, what kind of mask or respirator is recommended? Not ones for particulates only, but otherwise what parameters should be followed?9/7/22A:It would be best to wear a respirator mask when conducting a pest control treatment in crawl spaces. As far as cautions to take, you will need to refer to the personal protection equipment (PPE) guidelines on the label or SDS of the product you are using.
Amanda Chavez
9/8/22Certified Buyer -
Q:Can I use a plastic garden sprayer to spray this product?7/12/22A:I honestly can't answer that, I used a commercial sprayer.
Wilmer Ruiz
7/12/22Certified Buyer -
Q:Does Bora-Care with Mold Care stop white fungus from destroying a wood fence?10/24/21A:I'm honestly not sure, I used it for moldy drywall in my basement. It worked well for that. I hope that helps.
Wilmer Ruiz
10/24/21Certified Buyer -
Q:How much Boracare product is needed to treat a crawlspace 2320 sq/ft consisting of 2x10 joist 16” o.c.?10/23/21A:Use 2 gallons of Bora-Care with Mold Care with 10 gallons of water. The typical application rate for crawlspaces is 1 gallon of bora-care with mold care per 5 gallons of water per 1250 sq. ft.
Amanda Chavez
10/25/21Certified Buyer -
Q:Is Bora-care effective at irradiating and preventing silverfish?10/11/21A:Bora-Care is not labelled to control silverfish; it is only labelled to control fungi and wood destroying insects, like termites and some varieties of beetles. For effective silverfish control, we recommend a bait like Ficam Insect Bait. Find it here: https://www.solutionsstores.com/ficam-insect-bait
Colin Travis
10/12/21Certified Buyer -
Q:Can you use Boracare with mold care on exterior cedar shingles to help with the black mold that forms? Thank you!8/24/21A:I presume so. My application was in a crawl space, and it worked extremely well. I can only presume that it would work on any surface whether inside or out.
Brian S Heymans
8/26/21Certified Buyer -
Q:Is Bora-Care with Mold-Care two separate products? I ask because in the Q & A area it indicates you need to mix Bora-Care together with the Mold-Care product.11/12/20
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Q:I have a new deck that was built with ground contact pressure treated pine. Will the application of Bora-care with mold care prevent wood rot and protect against carpenter bees and ants?10/29/20