John-
I would say that foggers are not a good idea.  No matter how well you try to
seal the kitchen off, the fogger will find the smallest cracks.  In
addition, I'm not sure it would be effective.  Wood boring insects
especially powder post beetles are difficult to kill and are not like other
types of beetles.  You may want to take a little time to research them and
their treatment on the internet.  I know there is a lot of materials
available.  When I was in Wisconsin, we used a liquid that we sprayed (could
also be applied) on large areas and that was very effective but I don't
remember the name.  Is the wooden furniture effected?  If not, perhaps it
could be moved temporarily while the kitchen is treated.  Wood boring
beetles usually have to be killed by them ingesting the poison as larvae and
you want to kill them before they mature and fly to a new spot to lay eggs.


I think I still have a couple of contacts in Wisconsin who might be able to
help if you need it.
Tracie

Tracie Evans
Collections Manager
Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum
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PO Box 2570 Waco TX 76702
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: jmarks [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2004 11:09 AM
> To:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:      Pest control "fogger" treatment
>
> Hello,
>
> We have a farmhouse with pest problems - powder post beetles or some
> type of borer in the kitchen floor.  Our historic properties manager is
> looking at possible solutions and asked me about Raid concentrated
> fogger (active ingredient cypermethrin).  There are limited artifacts in
> the kitchen  - some wooden furniture, metal cooking implements - but the
> kitchen opens into a parlor with upholstered furniture, paintings, and
> other furnishings.  My gut reaction is that "foggers" are a bad idea,
> but I'm looking for conservation opinions and/or alternatives.  (My
> colleague is open to other effective suggestions, but we do need to deal
> with the boring insects.)
>
> Thanks,
> John Marks
> Curator
> Geneva (NY) Historical Society
>
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