I restore old dolls and recently started working on a project were the the legs and arms are turned wood; probably pine. Unfortuneatly there is evidence of powderpost beetles have been present. What is the life cycle; can freezing the items kill off what may still be there? I am not sure that using products that you recommend will not harm the finish on the old doll parts so am concerned with how to handle.
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Most people fear that termites will infest their home and this fear leads them to spend thousands of dollars on pest control to prevent this from happening. Yes, it is true that termites may find a meal at your house. But they are not the only pests ready to eat your house. Powderpost Beetles and other wood eating species are insects you need to fear. Powderpost beetles includes a wide range of subspecies all of which eat and live in wood commonly ….
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I have several pear and apple trees. The barks on these trees have tiny little holes throughout the base. Trees seem to be dying. I think the culprit is a Flat Head Boring Beetle. How can I get rid of these creatures and save my trees?
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WE HAD A 60 FOOT PINE TREE COME DOWN IN A WIND STORM SEVERAL YEARS AGO. I KEEP THE BRANCHES AND HAD THEM STORED OUTSIDE. THEY GO TO ABOUT 4" IN DIAMETER. I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE SOME FURNITURE WITH THEM. I STARTED A PROJECT THIS PAST WEEK AND WHEN REMOVING THE BARK DISCOVERED TUNNEL TRACKS AND HOLES IN THE WOOD. MY QUESTIONS ARE: CAN I TREAT THE BRANCHES WITH BORACARE? IS ONE TREATMENT ENOUGH? CAN I PUT A FINISH ON THE WOOD AFTER TREATMENT? HOW WILL I KNOW IF IT IS SAFE TO TAKE THE FINISHED PIECE INTO THE HOUSE? THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME.
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My husband and i are seriously considering purchasing a house in a historical section of the Northeast U.S. We had a home inspection today and he pointed out beams throughout the house that may have had powder beetles. The beams had many, many small holes. He did not think they were active but advised us to call an exterminator and construction worker. It had a crawl space basement, quite dry. We have to make a decision soon about purchasing this 300 year old house, but we cannot afford huge structural problems in the future that would require cement and steal beams. Presently there are some wooden beams that have been supporting the basement beams. Please advise. Are we beyond Boracare? Please advise.
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Friends bought a cabinet from Walmart (from China) and one of the support pieces has evidence of woodworm. In six months, it has gotten worse with over 20 exit holes and telltale "talcum" powder-like dust piles. What should they do?
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I have an antique table which has or has had a beetle infestation in the soft wood. The underside of the table has been stained, but not finish coat was applied. Can I apply the Boracare solution to this stained underside and expect sufficient penetration to kill any larvae?
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I have a good amount of lumber, mostly cherry and walnut, that is infested with powder post beetles. I'm looking into treatment both professional and DIY methods. I am familiar with Boracare and Timbor, but have heard through the grape vine about funimagtion?? Is this a real possibility and does it work? Please email or call me with info, advice or any additional information or suggestions! Thank you.
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I just noticed a hole on the inside of our one-year-old new cabinets (oak). I knew something had been "chewing" in the corner of the wall before the new cabinets were installed. Now, I have found these holes almost everywhere. The inside of the cabinets are not finished. Would staining or painting them stop them? So far, only two have appeared. I had an exterminator spray them with a dry power of some sort with a long tube, that's how I found what was doing it. How can I stop them from ruining these cabinets and antiques in our home? Thank you.
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About 6-8 months ago, we started to find on a regular basis 2-3 powderpost beetles at a time. upstairs mainly, bed room, bathroom, water bowls, beds, closets, around windowsills [which needed sealing off - just fixed it].
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