I just had a conversation with a realtor in the Hendersonville, NC area and we got on the subject of black ants and termites. These are tough to control, especially for buildings in the South. But for everywhere – BORA-CARE WORKS AMAZINGLY WELL – guarding against pest infestation and mold/mildew/moisture build-up. Even spraying this around existing houses can work wonders (and don’t forget out-buildings like tiny homes, sheds or detached garages!).
Check out Bora-Care by Nisus (an eastern Tennessee based company). It uses naturally occurring borate salts in a liquid solution to treat wood surfaces. This protection against unwanted attacks on wood eliminates the need for more harsh toxins. You can spray apply this yourself at all stages of construction (foundation/wood platform/panels-up/ etc.) and the wood will absorb it. If you hire a professional applicator, you will get a 30 year warranty. We know great builders who apply it themselves early in the building process. Not only is it the right thing to do, but it prevents infestations that will get covered up by subsequent layers of insulation or siding. From their website:
Bora-Care prevents and eliminates:
- Drywood termites
- Subterranean termites
- Formosan termites
- Carpenter ants
- Powderpost beetles
- Old house borers
- PLUS: Bora-Care will kill and prevent wood-decay fungi and algae
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