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Main Discussion Area => Horn Bows => Topic started by: stuckinthemud on June 18, 2018, 12:32:32 pm

Title: horn storage
Post by: stuckinthemud on June 18, 2018, 12:32:32 pm

I was re-sawing some of my water buffalo horn off-cuts and found one was host to 3 borers.  I've binned it. Any advice on how to treat my remaining stock to prevent infestation and/or kill off any other borers I my have missed?

Title: Re: horn storage
Post by: Aaron H on June 18, 2018, 12:46:41 pm

Yikes.  I just store mine indoors, but I would suspect you could just store them with some borax and it would prevent bug damage

Title: Re: horn storage
Post by: osage outlaw on June 18, 2018, 02:27:45 pm

I agree with Aaron.  I keep my animal parts in a tub with borax in the bottom.  I've had no problems with bugs or borers.