?Dear Pestlist,
I am seeking advice on the treatment of drywood termites in the structure of one of our historic library structures here at UF. We are aware that there are termites in the window frames in one of our archival storage rooms. The entire building holds special collections library and archival materials, reading rooms, exhibition spaces, and other public areas. We are investigating the extent of the infestation, as well as the approach that our campus facilities group recommends. We know that on other campus buildings, the approach is to tent and treat, but moving our collections is not feasible, so any treatment must be done with collections in situ. As both termites and (possible) building-wide treatment are new issues in my career, I am interested in any guidance or resources that you can share. Many thanks, Fletcher Fletcher Durant Preservation Librarian Smathers Libraries University of Florida (352) 273-2802
