All I got was a lot of theoretical stuff about how "maybe, possibly, perhaps, I should try wood sealants. (Hey, where's Mike Edison when I need him?) So I waded through a lot of crapola on the web. The opinions were: 1. Forget it. Nothing works. Nothing. 2. Petroleum Jelly. Put it on with your finger. (That Pet Jell might burst into flame never got mentioned). 3. The following: Pumpkin Preserver Pumpkin Preserver, a new product, is an all natural pumpkin preservative. This non-toxtic product preserves carved pumpkins making them more attractive and less messy to keep. Pumpkin Preserver is a low cost, environmentally friendly product that easily impedes the deterioration of jack-o’-lanterns by deterring mold, rot and bugs. Pumpkin Preserver contains all natural ingredients and comes in a convenient spray bottle for easy application. A 4 ounce spray-bottle of Pumpkin Preserver costs only $4 (which includes S&H). To order: Send check or money order payable to: Pumpkin Preserver Dept. HO 17224 82nd road north. Loxahatchee, Fl. 33470 Questions? [log in to unmask] Sign me, What Did They Through Off the Loxahatchee Bridge, and Was it Rotten?