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Title: Osage and borer wasps?
Post by: Fletcher on April 11, 2013, 01:11:00 PM
I ran a search and didn't find much detail.  I'm gonna be cutting some osage at the bow range and don't want to lose it to the wasps before I can get them all peeled down.  I've sprayed some down with malethion in the past without much success so was wondering what has worked for you all.  Thanks Much!
Title: Re: Osage and borer wasps?
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on April 11, 2013, 03:10:00 PM
I spray them and stash them in my basement, which is quite dry for a basement. Ive never had a bug problem and I leave bark on.
Title: Re: Osage and borer wasps?
Post by: stringstretcher on April 11, 2013, 03:14:00 PM
Every time I have not debarked and sealed my osage, I have gotten this.
 (http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e369/STRINGSTRETCHER/2013%20bows/billets462013005_zps3ae197ea.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/STRINGSTRETCHER/media/2013%20bows/billets462013005_zps3ae197ea.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Osage and borer wasps?
Post by: John Scifres on April 11, 2013, 04:29:00 PM
Don't store it outside and you will be fine.  Don't cut more than you can either store inside or process to remove bark and sapwood.