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 micro flora (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 norma
