Bugs? Do i need to worry

arb156 · 08-15-2009, 07:31 PM

how much do i need to worry about hanging my tans in my garage? will bugs get them? should i reconsider putting them there

Kosherboy · 08-17-2009, 06:12 PM

Humidity is what you should worry about.

JW · 08-17-2009, 08:05 PM

I was employed in the consumer bug industry for 36 yrs.

If you are worried about bugs - a very light dusting with Raid House and Garden is all you need. Done once or twice a yr will suffice.

the product is an aerosol to which just use a very light mist with a sweeping motion.

I have a few tanned hides with the hair on. Once or twice a year I put them in a plastic bag and then spray about a second or two and no more. Seal the bag over night and then I rehang.

JW

JW · 08-17-2009, 08:05 PM

I was employed in the consumer bug industry for 36 yrs.

If you are worried about bugs - a very light dusting with Raid House and Garden is all you need. Done once or twice a yr will suffice.

the product is an aerosol to which just use a very light mist with a sweeping motion.

I have a few tanned hides with the hair on. Once or twice a year I put them in a plastic bag and then spray about a second or two and no more. Seal the bag over night and then I rehang.

JW

JW · 08-17-2009, 08:05 PM

I was employed in the consumer bug industry for 36 yrs.

If you are worried about bugs - a very light dusting with Raid House and Garden is all you need. Done once or twice a yr will suffice.

the product is an aerosol to which just use a very light mist with a sweeping motion.

I have a few tanned hides with the hair on. Once or twice a year I put them in a plastic bag and then spray about a second or two and no more. Seal the bag over night and then I rehang.

JW

AfterLife · 08-18-2009, 06:23 AM

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scavaretta · 08-18-2009, 06:42 PM

The only way to protect any skin, mount, rug etc., is to chemically treat the hair and leather, this is done with pesticides developed for this purpose, these can be purchased from any taxidermy supply co., powders, external sprays are only temporarty fixes at best.
DC

coonhunter67 · 09-05-2009, 08:24 PM

I have a tannery as well as a taxidermy shop I use protex presoak on all the hides i tan for myself as well as others it soaks into the skin and releases vapors over several years i have mounts and wallhangers thats been in my house and shop for more than ten years and i've never had a problem if you ask your taxidermist would probly order you some the directions are on the bottle its very easy to use and works great i hope this helps and best of luck to you