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Killing powderpost beetles in small boards

I found piles of sawdust on a couple of small pieces of red oak i have. Is there an easy way to kill any remaining beetles? They are small enough to stick in the microwave or oven, though i don't really want to be running the oven for 48 hours. Can i do a higher temperature for a shorter...
- thrytis
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- Jul 6, 2008
- beetles boards killing powderpost small
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- Forum: Wood
Killing Bugs in Green Wood

I recently brought in a red oak log that has very small "bug" holes in it. They are scattered but the log is not riddled with them. I have been told it is evidence of powder post beatles.:crybaby2: I understand that if you heat the wood at 160 degrees for 3-4 hours it will kill the beatles...
- walnutjerry
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- Oct 18, 2006
- bugs green killing wood
- Replies: 12
- Forum: General Woodworking