Jim from Oquossoc, Maine 04964 writes
This cabin is the Maine woods. It has some powder-post beetle activity. I want to insulate and put siding over the logs. First I want to de-activate existing infestation. What to use?
Boracare is the best treatment option for any type of wood destroying insect including powder post beetles. However, no matter how new or old the wood is Boracare can only be used on wood in its raw natural state. If the logs have any type of stain or finish on them you would need to either sand it off and apply Boracare and re-stain it, or drill holes periodically through the areas where you have activity and inject Boracare into the center of the wood. Please let us know if you have any other questions.
Answer last updated on: 07/21/2013
