Here's a question for anyone who has wood in their terrarium or snake set up...



We purchased a really nice, large piece of wood at the

reptile show in Tampa a few months ago.

I think it is grape wood or manzanita not sure.



When we got it home we placed it in an empty tank we were setting up for a boa, and soon noticed tiny piles of sawdust under the wood.



I believe this wood houses a colony of powder post beetles, as we can see them moving now and then. Very small beetles, about 1/8 inch long. We have tried everything to kill these critters, including soaking the wood in a barrel of water for 2 weeks (with bleach) and sealing the wood in plastic garbage bags with a small amount of house hold bug spray for several days.

But they're baaaacckk!!!!

We have now removed it from the display.

I don't want these things to get into the walls of our home. Before we dispose of this beautiful piece of wood, any ideas?

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