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   Chris_Moeder | Mar 08, 1999 07:33pm | #1

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   I have removed several hand hewn beams from an old barn on my property, and want to use them in my kitchen. I see that there is evidence of previous bettle activity and I am unsure if there is any current activity. I want to treat these timbers (4" x 8" x 10') and then install. What can I use that will kill these bugs without calling an exterminator? Is there anything that I can use that doesn't leave a nasty odor? Thanks for any help or experiences.

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   Guest_ | Mar 09, 1999 06:15am | #2

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   I've had good luck stickering buggy wood, wrapping in sort of a poly tent and setting off a flea fogger. Learned this from an old wood turner friend of mine who loved wormy woods. JonC

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   Guest_ | Mar 09, 1999 06:20am | #3

   *Chris, jon must have the same friend as me. Living in the heart of tobacco country here in maryland we work with a lot of barn wood and use the same tech.Just for your info-clean with soap and water and coat with linseed oil for a great look on those beams

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   Chris_Moeder | Mar 15, 1999 09:44pm | #4

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   Thanks Jon. Could you tell me how long I need to keep the wood in the poly tent? Is there also a residual odor problem? Thanks again. Chris

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   Chris_Moeder | Mar 15, 1999 09:49pm | #5

   *Thanks Bill. Can you give me an idea of the dosage required, length of treatment, and does the smell last for a long time? Thanks again for your help.

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   Guest_ | Mar 18, 1999 08:37am | #6

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   Chris, follow the dosage on the cans... are you removing the wood? Or do you wish to fog the house? Either way, the fog settles out in a given time period. A borate (borax) solution will prevent re-infestation, but leaves micro-chrystals on the wood... use in basement/attic, etc....
   Not much is available on the web on this subject,
   and most extermination companies are poor authorities on Powder Post Beetles. Be aware, for
   technical correctness: Powder Post Beetles infest hardwood; it's the "False" Powder Post Beetle that infests softwood. As if that REALLY matters when the dust is piling up!

   For more information see: http://www.ipm.iastate.edu/ipm/iiin/bpowderpo.htm
   (the site includes treatment protocols.)

   for more bug info...
   See: http://www.ag.ohio-state.edu/~ohioline/hyg-fact/2000/2090.html

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   Guest_ | Mar 18, 1999 07:11pm | #7

   *Chris,I just use one canister and leave it covered for a day. Havent noticed any problem with residual odor. The stuff I use is intended for indoor residential use so I wouldnt think that it would be a problem. Residue is only a problem if you let it spray directly on the wood but washes off.Hope this helps. JonC

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   Chris_Moeder | Mar 19, 1999 09:06pm | #8

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   Thanks George for your help. I removed the beams from my barn and will fog them in a plastic tent. I then plan to install them in my kitchen ceiling.
   Can I purchase the borax at a local ag supply? Thanks for the additional Web address.

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   Chris_Moeder | Mar 19, 1999 09:09pm | #9

   *Thanks Jon. I plan on making a small plastic tent and place the beams in the tent. Does temperature when you spray present any problems? Thanks, Chris

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   Chris_Moeder | Mar 19, 1999 09:09pm | #10

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