Can Boracare be used to kill subterranean termites in a fruit tree and also be spread in the soil around the tree to prevent further infestation
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VWH, Definitely do not use Boracare for treating a live tree. Now there are some products which are labeled as a systemic and for the control of termites. Unfortunately you might find limits on what you can use if the tree is bearing fruit for consumption. Jonathan Customer Care U-Spray Bugspray
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VWH, Definitely do not use Boracare for treating a live tree. Now there are some products which are labeled as a systemic and for the control of termites. Unfortunately you might find limits on what you can use if the tree is bearing fruit for consumption.JonathanCustomer CareU-Spray Bugspray
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Yes! It's a simple device. I bought it to use with diatomaceous earth (for cockroach problems) which works much better than boric acid and it's supposedly natural and non-toxic. Good luck!
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No, this will only kill grubs in the soil. You might look into Diatomaceous Earth to kill those types of bugs organically. Good luck!
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Tim-bor is designed to be applied directly to wood. If by "around the exterior of the home" you mean as a defensive shield or barrier, then no, Tim-bor is not applied that way. There are excellent chemicals available as barriers and for subterranean termites. Also, a vapor shield and keeping all cellulose debris cleaned up - wood chips and other organic matter from under and next to the house, such as decorative wood chips - helps prevent termites. For effective barriers, I suggest you Google "chemical barriers for termites" and be careful. Or let a termite company handle it. Tim-bor is designed to be applied directly to wood. If by "around the exterior of the home" you mean as a defensive shield or barrier, then no, Tim-bor is not applied that way. There are excellent chemicals available as barriers and for subterranean termites. Also, a vapor shield and keeping all cellulose debris cleaned up - wood chips and other organic matter from under and next to the house, such as decorative wood chips - helps prevent termites. For effective barriers, I suggest you Google "chemical barriers for termites" and be careful. Or let a termite company... » Read More Tim-bor is designed to be applied directly to wood. If by "around the exterior of the home" you mean as a defensive shield or barrier, then no, Tim-bor is not applied that way. There are excellent chemicals available as barriers and for subterranean termites. Also, a vapor shield and keeping all cellulose debris cleaned up - wood chips and other organic matter from under and next to the house, such as decorative wood chips - helps prevent termites. For effective barriers, I suggest you Google "chemical barriers for termites" and be careful. Or let a termite company handle it. « Show Less
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I bought it to get the spider mites out of my trees, but I use it as a general preventative. Works great.
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i know it would be good for fruit trees. and you would want to add biochard, or take charcoal and crush into a fine power and mix with the sea salt with some mushrooms and mix into the soil under the tree. you can do an old south america trick by putting drew pond between the fruit trees this will create a natural way to create a moist air to protect the trees from chilly nights and good to give the trees water. now to prevent mosquitoes. put neem cakes in the water to prevent mosquitoes from breeding. the sea salt has over 90 to 91 minerals that life needs. earth salt kills plants or salt that come from mines. i know it would be good for fruit trees. and you would want to add biochard, or take charcoal and crush into a fine power and mix with the sea salt with some mushrooms and mix into the soil under the tree. you can do an old south america trick by putting drew pond between the fruit trees this will create a natural way to create a moist air to protect the trees from chilly nights and good to give the trees water. now to prevent mosquitoes. put neem cakes in the water to prevent mosquitoes from breeding. the sea salt has over 90 to 91 minerals that life needs. earth salt kills plants or salt... » Read More i know it would be good for fruit trees. and you would want to add biochard, or take charcoal and crush into a fine power and mix with the sea salt with some mushrooms and mix into the soil under the tree. you can do an old south america trick by putting drew pond between the fruit trees this will create a natural way to create a moist air to protect the trees from chilly nights and good to give the trees water. now to prevent mosquitoes. put neem cakes in the water to prevent mosquitoes from breeding. the sea salt has over 90 to 91 minerals that life needs. earth salt kills plants or salt that come from mines. « Show Less
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The below answer from ask.com: Does Boric Acid Kill Termites?Yes, using boric acid is an effective way to get rid of termites. When a boric acid solution is used on wood it becomes part of the wood's fibers which makes it so effective in killing termites. boric acid has been proven to kill off termite epidemics in buildings.
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I have used it for a couple of years on several large Leyland Cypress trees. It took care of the problem I had with bagworms. Just beware that it can take a month for the pesticide to get distributed throughout the tree. I have also used this on River Birches to control Japenese beetles.
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Not sure what you are asking. The mix is 1 part water to 1 part Boracare for active termite control. Or 5 parts water to 1 part Boracare for prevention.
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I don't see why not.. however an arborist would be a better source of info.. The only thing I would worry about is Leyland Cypress grow very fast and adding fertilizer to them may cause too fast a growth and a potential for weakness.as far as the systemic pesticide , maybe a topical or pure systemic pesticide would be better. if you're dealing with spider mites, the damage is done before you notice them.. but a good hosing with a high power nozzle yearly helps.. .
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You should not use this on trees with fruit consumed by people. Also it works best when applied in early spring before leaves have formed. Not saying you can't apply now, June 2, but you may still have more bugs eating leaves when Japanese beetles emerge for example. As for fruit, realize this product is absorbed through the entire tree. You do not want to consume that do you?
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VWH, Not sure what you mean "the best" but it is labeled to be used as a systemic and is labeled for use on termites (as well as many other pests). So if you're applying it around a tree, it will take care of most any pest crawling through the soil as well as any pest that wants to eat the tree's foliage.Cheers,JonathanCustomer CareU-Spray Bugspray
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Never tried it on termites but it is the best I have ever used on spiders, roaches, ants, waterbugs, palmetto bugs and more. Used it for the first time 3 months ago and they are still gone. First time ever
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I would not use this product on anything the bears fruit or nuts you plan to eat. The tree absorbs the chemicals to keep bugs from eating it to nothing. It is a fertilizer but it also contains chemicals you should not be consuming. I am pretty sure the product label is only for plants you do not eat any produce from.
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I don't think it would work very well. I think it would dry and get rubbed off. It needs to sink into wood so termites eat it and carry it back.
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I'm not positive in the answer. But I would not want anything in my way of this product penetrating as it should. It works great! I vaguely believe this company sells a product that contains Bora care with a mold killer. Check out their website.
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I don't think so ...........there are natural anti fungal defenses in a living tree that would fight the spoors. It is best to use a newly cut branch that has been aged a few weeks.