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« on: January 27, 2012, 03:13:14 PM »
I looked but can't find the answer. I just poured some 2 part urethane foam and like always made a little two much. Is ok to put the extra, once cured and set, in with the beetles? Just want to make sure. Thanks
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« Reply #1 on: January 27, 2012, 06:02:31 PM »
Urethane foam may contain formaldehyde and would be toxic to beetles.
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« Reply #2 on: January 27, 2012, 06:24:59 PM »
thanks. appreciate the tip.
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« Reply #3 on: January 27, 2012, 07:08:13 PM »
If there is anyplace near you that sells stereo equipment or electronics. check the dumpster behind those places. I have always found chunks of good, clean Styrofoam there.
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« Reply #4 on: January 27, 2012, 07:53:31 PM »
I do freeze my styrofoam before it goes in the tank.  Got an infeast of flour beetles from unlcean strofoam this past summer.
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« Reply #5 on: January 27, 2012, 10:44:30 PM »
Quote from: Alpinist on January 27, 2012, 06:02:31 PM
Urethane foam may contain formaldehyde and would be toxic to beetles.

Yea man, had to drag me into this one
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« Reply #6 on: January 28, 2012, 07:11:48 AM »
LOL Toxic, how do your beetles survive anyway with you around?  Smiley Got a special breed?

I think the gas left in the urethane is poisonous yes, it is advised for taxidermists to cut and carve it in a ventilated place. Don't think the beetles are going to like it therefore.
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