I am needing advice on how to kill powderpost beetles.  These beetles are in 
two large mantles.  I have removed and isolated them from the collection 
area.  Our director wants to know what pesticide to use, and I suggested 
creating an anoxic environment for them.  Freezing is not an option, because 
we do not have a freezer large enough for these objects.

Although he has decided on pesticide use, I would still like to propose the 
anoxic method.  I think, in the end, he is more concerned about finding a 
quick and easy solution.  Could someone point me to a solution for an anoxic 
environment 'kit' that would be simple and easy to create.

Also, since he has asked, could someone provide suggestions for the use of a 
pesticide for these two mantles?  Which chemical is suggested?  Is there a 
link to a web-site or information that you can suggest?

Thanks,

Susan

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Susan Fishman-Armstrong
Laboratory Coordinator
Antonio J. Waring, Jr. Archaeological Laboratory
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA 30118

678-839-6303 (office)
678-839-6306 (fax)
www.westga.edu/~ajwlab/

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