18-10-2011, 09:27 PM
Hi Jeremy,
I've heard similar stories before, and it's one of the reasons I shy away from chemicals - they might reduce the chances of further infestation, but in reality, it's really bolting the stable door after the horse has bolted... And I've often speculated on whether they prefer plywood - perhaps because of the glues - and your story just adds further weight to that theory. I know that in softwood, they prefer sapwood to heartwood, so they definitely exercise preference.
Drying out wood is another sure way of stopping them in their tracks, although that isn't always possible.
Cheers,
Mark
I've heard similar stories before, and it's one of the reasons I shy away from chemicals - they might reduce the chances of further infestation, but in reality, it's really bolting the stable door after the horse has bolted... And I've often speculated on whether they prefer plywood - perhaps because of the glues - and your story just adds further weight to that theory. I know that in softwood, they prefer sapwood to heartwood, so they definitely exercise preference.
Drying out wood is another sure way of stopping them in their tracks, although that isn't always possible.
Cheers,
Mark
