Bug ID- Euro Mount

[Patton]

A friend asked me to ID what bugs are living in the nasal cavity of her Longhorn Euro Mount. She bought this mount at a flea market, so no clue the on quality or care that went in to the taxi work.

Bug ID?
How to treat and fix the situation?








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[Walker]

Dermistid beetles.

[HuntWestTX]

No idea on bug ID but a soak in peroxide would kill the bugs without damaging the skull

[35remington]

Dermistid beetles.

Correct. The seller likely used these to clean the skull. Oftentimes one or two will tag along for the ride. Dunking the skull in a 50/50 solution of bleach and water is what I would do.

[Bonehead1283]

Correct. The seller likely used these to clean the skull. Oftentimes one or two will tag along for the ride. Dunking the skull in a 50/50 solution of bleach and water is what I would do.

x3 on the Dermestids

[Texastaxi]

1st thing to do is GET IT OUT OF THE HOUSE!
You don't want those things around any other mounts, if he has any.

Personally, I'd put it in a garbage bag with a bug bomb.
Make sure they're ALL dead before you take it back in the house.

[Patton]

Thanks for the responses Gents! I'll let her know