JackDaniel
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I knew that I could count on the shooting fraternity to come up with some great sounding solutions!
rcmodel - “the gun will start rusting right in front of your eyes if you don't clean it with hot water every time you use it.”
I was a chemistry major and I knew that was a given, but it’s good that you mentioned it if others wanted to give it a try.
Walkalong - “Have you tried traps?”
Yes, I put out 12 of them and they do work well, but I have a serious problem and they are not enough to turn the tide.
ironworkerwill - “What about kosher salt? Larger grain size for momentum to carry a couple more feet.”
I’ll try the table salt first because it’s on hand. If I need a bit more distance I’ll keep your suggestion in mind.
BCRider - “What do the local exterminators say?”
There aren’t any out this way. The co-op is about as close as we get to an exterminator out here. They recommended traps and a bug spray that was not effective at all.
Aarond - That looks like it would be great fun, but I don’t think that the payload and velocity would be enough for these sturdy guys. It still might be a fun solution though.
fireman 9731- “My weapon of choice is a single action revolver chambered in 22lr loaded with Winchester or Federal shot shells.” “Its a little spendy but great fun” “The chemical option is Sevin insecticide.”
Those shotshells were effective about 50% of the time and they are spendy. I have some Seven insecticide on hand and I’ll give it a try.
oneounceload - “Or follow this advice: http://www.doyourownpestcontrol.com/Carpenter_Bees.htm
Some very good information about the carpenter bees and chemical solutions. Others would do well to check this out.
Their bore holes are easy to plug and paint, but the woodpecker damage is the far, far greater problem. Last year I was unaware of the bee/woodpecker activity on my shed - the destruction was unbelievable! I will take some pictures and if I can reduce the file size to the forum’s requirement I will post them.
Thanks for your help. I’ll get started on a multi-faceted approach in the morning….. Jack
rcmodel - “the gun will start rusting right in front of your eyes if you don't clean it with hot water every time you use it.”
I was a chemistry major and I knew that was a given, but it’s good that you mentioned it if others wanted to give it a try.
Walkalong - “Have you tried traps?”
Yes, I put out 12 of them and they do work well, but I have a serious problem and they are not enough to turn the tide.
ironworkerwill - “What about kosher salt? Larger grain size for momentum to carry a couple more feet.”
I’ll try the table salt first because it’s on hand. If I need a bit more distance I’ll keep your suggestion in mind.
BCRider - “What do the local exterminators say?”
There aren’t any out this way. The co-op is about as close as we get to an exterminator out here. They recommended traps and a bug spray that was not effective at all.
Aarond - That looks like it would be great fun, but I don’t think that the payload and velocity would be enough for these sturdy guys. It still might be a fun solution though.
fireman 9731- “My weapon of choice is a single action revolver chambered in 22lr loaded with Winchester or Federal shot shells.” “Its a little spendy but great fun” “The chemical option is Sevin insecticide.”
Those shotshells were effective about 50% of the time and they are spendy. I have some Seven insecticide on hand and I’ll give it a try.
oneounceload - “Or follow this advice: http://www.doyourownpestcontrol.com/Carpenter_Bees.htm
Some very good information about the carpenter bees and chemical solutions. Others would do well to check this out.
Their bore holes are easy to plug and paint, but the woodpecker damage is the far, far greater problem. Last year I was unaware of the bee/woodpecker activity on my shed - the destruction was unbelievable! I will take some pictures and if I can reduce the file size to the forum’s requirement I will post them.
Thanks for your help. I’ll get started on a multi-faceted approach in the morning….. Jack