allan , just put the feathers in the freezer , over night, that usually kills them and change the bag, and place it in a wooden drawer or something made out of wood, were you keep your tieables.
From: Allan Fish <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: Re: [VFB] Nasties in your baggies?
Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2006 16:28:22 -0400
>Nick,
>
>>I was going to go through my bird skins to check if any buggies are
>>found.
>
>If the feathers are still attached to the skin, you don't have any
>bugs. They can gnaw them off practically overnight.
>
>>Only one problem though... inexperience. I have no clue what am I
>>looking for? What sizes are we talking about? Do I need to sit with
>>a magnifier or is it like "if there is one, you will see it"?
>
>They're usually visible - little grayish-white worm-like things.
>But if you haven't looked for a while, don't worry, they're easy to
>see. None of your feathers will be attached to the skin any more.
>
>> What are the most common insect species the fly-tier most likely
>>will find in an infested storage?
>
>Species? Smecies! They're bugs. I assume you've seen flour
>beetles (or weevils or whatever you call them)? Essentially that's
>what you'll see.
>
>>(If I knew the insect I could search for pictures to see what I'm
>>looking for.)
>
>Be safe. Put moth crystals in with your fur and feathers and keep
>them in a fairly tightly-closed container. Work in a
>well-ventilated area when tying flies. And wash your hands well
>afterwards.
>
>Allan
>--
>Allan Fish
>Greenwood, IN
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