This is spot on so far…a thorough inspection to see how far these critters have gotten so far, project the probabilities of future showings by evaluating the wood in the structure (sometimes there isn’t much to worry about), the wood fixtures and furnishings, etc. You have the urban entomology folks there that can really help.
Jude T Plummer, BCE IPM - Pest Control Manager, ISD/FUMD Certified Master Naturalist Certified - Urban and Industrial Entomology Graduate Certificate: Environmental & Occupational Health 200 NW 1 St - Miami, FL 33128 O 305-375-3730 FAX 305-375-3914 C 305-299-9916 Email jpl...@miamidade.gov<mailto:jpl...@miamidade.gov> Connect With Us on Twitter<https://twitter.com/miamidadecounty/> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/miami.dade.county> | Instagram<https://instagram.com/miamidademedia/> How can ISD serve you better? Give us your feedback here<http://feedback.miamidade.gov/Community/se.ashx?s=57F314587B28F6D1>! From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net [mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net] On Behalf Of Voron, Joel Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2016 6:07 PM To: pestlist@museumpests.net Subject: Re: [pestlist] Drywood Termites I would want someone who knows how to drill and foam termite galleries around when you start taking things apart as a precaution. Joel Voron Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Sent from my iPhone On Sep 8, 2016, at 6:02 PM, Forrest St. Aubin <forr...@saintaubinbce.com<mailto:forr...@saintaubinbce.com>> wrote: Unlike subterranean termites, drywood termites enter a structure from the air, not from the soil. So far, you say that you have found them in one relatively small area. Because drywood termite colonies are usually much smaller and may be restricted to individual pieces of wood, they can often be eliminated by replacing the infested pieces of wood. Tenting and fumigation may well be unnecessary. But inspect the area around the infested location very carefully before proceeding. From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net> [mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net] On Behalf Of Durant,Fletcher Sent: Thursday, September 8, 2016 11:41 AM To: pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> Subject: [pestlist] Drywood Termites 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
