powder post beetle in picture frame moulding

A client just returned something I framed 3 years ago because she found "sawdust" on the matting.   I opened the backing and found ppbeetles alive and well.   How do I treat the frame?   Will more beetles emerge?   The framed piece is an antique fabric embroidered piece.   Will the beetles harm the fabric?   Will they spread and contaminate my art studio?   What do I do about them?

The frame should be treated like any other piece of wood; either the BORACARE or the JECTA GEL would do a good job of taking care of problem

If the infestation is active, there is no doubt more beetles will emerge.

Powder post beetles only eat wood so the fabric is not at risk directly from the insects.

There is always the risk that any piece of furniture or part of the structure that demonstrates an active powder post beetle problem can lead to other items made of wood getting infested too.

Treat as explained in our POWDERPOST BEETLE CONTROL article. The section on furniture treatments applies to this picture frame.

Here are direct links to the information and products listed above:

Boracare:  http://www.bugspray.com/catalog/products/page52.html

Jecta Gel:  http://www.bugspray.com/catalog/products/page156.html

Powder Post Beetle Control Article:  http://www.powderpostbeetles.com/powderpost-beetle-control#furniture_beetle_treatments