What to use to keep bugs away from horns

[Eterry]

On the subject of carpet beetles and their diet for animal products. Does anyone think they'd go after wool felt hats as well? It was mentioned that carpet beetles do not like being disturbed. Thats sort of what I meant by "human activity". It does seem any damage done to my horn was when it was temporarily put away in a dark bottom drawer. Frequent use seems to deter the little buggers. Oh and I may be wrong on this one but wasn't borax used in taxidermy?

The short answer is Yes, something (pest, bug, critter) will eat a felt Stetson Hat.... please don't ask how I know.

 

[Poboy]

On the subject of carpet beetles and their diet for animal products. Does anyone think they'd go after wool felt hats as well? It was mentioned that carpet beetles do not like being disturbed. Thats sort of what I meant by "human activity". It does seem any damage done to my horn was when it was temporarily put away in a dark bottom drawer. Frequent use seems to deter the little buggers. Oh and I may be wrong on this one but wasn't borax used in taxidermy?

You are correct, I used to dabble in taxidermy.

 

[Ames]

X3 on the borax. I used to do fish mounts and used it often with great results.

 

[FishDFly]

Skimmed this and went to the last page, how about putting horns in Baggies? No need for chemicals and that way the horn does not stink.

 

[Brokennock]

Skimmed this and went to the last page, how about putting horns in Baggies? No need for chemicals and that way the horn does not stink.

Not trying to give you or the other member who posted about baggies grief, just a thought that comes to mind.
Do we really want another excuse for more plastic? Too much plastic in the world, especially baggies. Part of the beauty and charm of what we do is the lack of plastic. All our stuff is essentially wood, leather, metal (which does come from the earth), antler, horn, bone, river cane,,,,,,
Somehow introducing the overpopulated plastic baggie to this seems wrong, at least to me.

 

[FishDFly]

We all get to use what we wish to store things.

Guess you use paper in your trash can to put your house hold garbage in.

Thanks.

 

[Brokennock]

We all get to use what we wish to store things.

Guess you use paper in your trash can to put your house hold garbage in.

Thanks.

Really wasn't trying to give you a hard time, sorry if you tool offence. Was just a thought.

 

[Shot deer]

For a muzzleloader and it's accessories, since it is kind of more conforming to nature, might as well use what nature provides!

 

[Juice Jaws]

You are correct, I used to dabble in taxidermy.

Did you take the mail order Northwestern School of Taxidermy?? If you did , me too

 

[Juice Jaws]

Skimmed this and went to the last page, how about putting horns in Baggies? No need for chemicals and that way the horn does not stink.

Baggies then put them in the freezer. That will take care of them.

 

[Eutycus]

Did you take the mail order Northwestern School of Taxidermy?? If you did me too

Was that the one in Omaha? It was such a long time ago I done forgot the name. Anyway I dabbled in it too.

 

[Juice Jaws]

Was that the one in Omaha? It was such a long time ago I done forgot the name. Anyway I dabbled in it too.

Yes, that's the one. I think back to all the chemicals that I use to order from them coming through the mail. Can't do that anymore.

 

[Eutycus]

Recently found the cancelled check for the tuition. Dad was a packrat and kept stuff like that. Looks like you were more into it than I was. I dont think I ever got a diploma, maybe my brother got it.