I just imported an Icon from Russia. The package was full of powder when I opened it. There is apparently no exterior damage but because the Icon is covered with an Oklad (metal cover which cannot be removed) I don't know how to proceed. It is about 12×14 inches, so big gallons of chemicals, odorless or not, will be a storage problem in an apartment afterwards. What would you do?
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Thank you for putting so much information on the internet.I am a furniture maker that has been buying wood from a local sawmill and have been very pleased. I am now working with the natural edge of the wood to make some awesome pieces. The problem is the powder post beetle larva has been showing up in a few finished piece. Is it advisable to spray my raw wood to kill this? Or will it turn the wood colors? How toxic is it for humans? I would certainly appreciate your advise.
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