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 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 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/ ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).