buck99 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 No, I'm not hilusinating on drugs. I really do have bugs in my Chinese wood chest. In the USA we call them powder post beetles. I would assume its a similar bug here. I've tried spraying the interior/exterior with a bug spray like Raid. It seems to slow them down but not kill them. Does anyone have a DIY solution or better yet know a reputable exterminator that could get rid of the little bastards. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post giddyup Posted May 13, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 13, 2014 Have you checked for bats in the belfry? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwinchester Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Had the same in a piece of wood furniture 6 years ago. Thoroughly soaked it with a can of 'Chaindrite'. Been fine ever since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yermanee Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Rentokil Yermanee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdietz Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Second Chaindrite. Comes with a 'injector' type nozzle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petermik Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Try putting foul smelling clothes in there-socks/underwear-that should kill the buggers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonseeker Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 (edited) Wrap / Tent it in plastic and fumigate it. Leave it tented for at least 24 hours....Now need to find the fumigating insecticide. Must be applied with proper care, as dangerous stuff. Obviously not in the house. If I can find I will post. MS> Edited May 13, 2014 by moonseeker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xen Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 A lot of Chinese chests were made from camphor laurel wood which repels a lot of moths etc. Obviously yours isn't so why not try naphthalene or camphor flakes/balls before using more toxic chemicals . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post I Like Thai Posted May 13, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 13, 2014 Place it in a plastic bag and put it into a freezer for 24 hours. It will kill everything. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonseeker Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Place it in a plastic bag and put it into a freezer for 24 hours. It will kill everything. Excellent idea! MS> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Silly me, I thought the OP is referring to a flu bug in his chest..... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoman1976 Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Place it in a plastic bag and put it into a freezer for 24 hours. It will kill everything. Excellent idea! MS> Just be sure tht in this humid environment the wood isn't swollen from absorbing some of the moisture from the air. Water is one of the few things that actually expands when frozen and could possibly crack the wood. Otherwise, this is a great idea. Just make sure about the prior statement first. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoman1976 Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Silly me, I thought the OP is referring to a flu bug in his chest..... ...I was thinking baht flies had laid eggs in the poor fellow when i saw the title. was a little spooked for a minute...lol. Glad it is just a wood chest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucjoker Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 the cheapest is fire ,bugs are allergic to fire ! And be thorough, other furniture can be infested ,so burn all of your furniture ,also books ,mattresses,tv,.......and dont forget the seats of your car and motosaik !!!!!!!!! It costs only 1 mach or borough a lighter . So, pombem solved ! What? Did i say "TV" ? Well ,slip of the tongue ,sorry,but too late now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buck99 Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 Place it in a plastic bag and put it into a freezer for 24 hours. It will kill everything.That's a good idea except for the fact the chest measure aprox 1 M X 1 M. x .6 M. Unfortunately my condo isn't equipped with a walk in freezer. How nice it would be to lock myself in on a hot day like today. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
attrayant Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 (edited) Mothballs (naphthalene) are available here. They are good for sealed containers like chests and storage lockers. The naphthalene sublimates and the fumes permeate clothing and kill insects as well as their eggs. Use only in sealed containers, and keep away from pets. Most people find the scent pleasing or at least not objectionable. Better than spraying Raid all over your clothes. Edited May 14, 2014 by attrayant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maximillian Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Place it in a plastic bag and put it into a freezer for 24 hours. It will kill everything. If chest is too big for the freezer take it to an ice factory. Some bigger hotels also have large freezing rooms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironbark Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Sorry to disagree about the freezing thing, I'm a biologist and while it is true many bugs will be killed by freezing, it is equally true that many happily survive. I dont know about this particular bug. Also the moisture in the wood freezing and expanding is also a very real issue and could damage the chest.However, wrapping it in a big sheet of plastic and letting off an insect "bomb" inside the bag is a very good idea. You should leave it wrapped up for several days just to make sure and yes do it outside. Insect bombs are generally available from 7/11 shops or Home mart shops. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvs Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 (edited) At the hardware store you can also buy Chaindrite in a can which you can apply with a brush or a roller,also available in color and scentless. Edited May 14, 2014 by jvs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggt Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> Try putting foul smelling clothes in there-socks/underwear-that should kill the buggers alt=thumbsup.gif> That is likely to attract Thais...I mean flies... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tchooptip Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Silly me, I thought the OP is referring to a flu bug in his chest..... Silly me same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tchooptip Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Place it in a plastic bag and put it into a freezer for 24 hours. It will kill everything. If chest is too big for the freezer take it to an ice factory. Some bigger hotels also have large freezing rooms. It would be kind if you could also help OP formulating the request to the hotel employees ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sometimewoodworker Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Had the same in a piece of wood furniture 6 years ago. Thoroughly soaked it with a can of 'Chaindrite'. Been fine ever since. Tried that, twice, didn't work so gave the piece to Grandmum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atyclb Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Tea tree oil is anti fungal, bacterial, viral and likely will repel insects also. It is non toxic but one should not drink it. Can add a few ml's to a small amount of water, mix and spray the chest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheungWan Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Unless the chest has some special antique value, chuck it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaZa9 Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Sorry to disagree about the freezing thing, I'm a biologist and while it is true many bugs will be killed by freezing, it is equally true that many happily survive. I dont know about this particular bug. Also the moisture in the wood freezing and expanding is also a very real issue and could damage the chest. However, wrapping it in a big sheet of plastic and letting off an insect "bomb" inside the bag is a very good idea. You should leave it wrapped up for several days just to make sure and yes do it outside. Insect bombs are generally available from 7/11 shops or Home mart shops. This is a good idea. With many bugs you dont even need the bomb part. Wrapped in a sealed plastic bag alone and placed for a week in the sun would kill most anyway as incredible heat is delivered this way. The problem is that these bugs may have laid eggs. Still , bed bugs eggs die after only 24 hours if this proceedure is followed with a mattress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natway09 Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Stick it in a plastic bag, buy a big can of Chaindrite (sp) as they said, the one with the long skinny sprayhead, stick the nozzle into the plastic bag, empty the can, close bag, (keep children away,) this stuff is heavy shit open after 1 week, everything that moves will be dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabphil Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 spray them with Lao Kao..that stuff will kill anything.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoman1976 Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Sorry to disagree about the freezing thing, I'm a biologist and while it is true many bugs will be killed by freezing, it is equally true that many happily survive. I dont know about this particular bug. Also the moisture in the wood freezing and expanding is also a very real issue and could damage the chest. However, wrapping it in a big sheet of plastic and letting off an insect "bomb" inside the bag is a very good idea. You should leave it wrapped up for several days just to make sure and yes do it outside. Insect bombs are generally available from 7/11 shops or Home mart shops. He is correct about the freezing thing possibly not killing them. An example of a more delicate species that does this are frogs in more northern regions that actually freeze for the winter and reanimating during the Spring thaw. I cannot remember their name, sorry, but many insects are even more "durable" than these frogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugJackBaron Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Sorry to disagree about the freezing thing, I'm a biologist and while it is true many bugs will be killed by freezing, it is equally true that many happily survive. I dont know about this particular bug. Also the moisture in the wood freezing and expanding is also a very real issue and could damage the chest. However, wrapping it in a big sheet of plastic and letting off an insect "bomb" inside the bag is a very good idea. You should leave it wrapped up for several days just to make sure and yes do it outside. Insect bombs are generally available from 7/11 shops or Home mart shops. The Ice-lab at Bangkok hospital in Pattaya offers to freeze you solid at -110 C for 3 minutes. (it's therapeutic they say) Only the toughest of the tough bugs could brave this surely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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