Re: [pestlist] Drywood Termites

[Durant,Fletcher]

Thank you all for sharing your thoughts and experiences.


To try to answer some of the questions that have been asked, there is visual 
evidence of termites in 3 out of 4 dormer windows (approximately 4x6" paired 
windows in each set) on the south side of the 4th floor of the structure. It is 
primarily a masonry construction. although the windows are in immediate 
proximity to the roof, and there are similar (larger) windows on the 3 floors 
below.


As I said, this is all in the preliminary stages of response discussions.  
Hopefully we will be able to identify the infested pieces and either replace or 
treat them locally.  Given that this is a storage area that would require a 
major outlay to temporarily relocate, should tenting be off the table for 
discussion?


Thank you again,

Fletcher



Fletcher Durant
Preservation Librarian
Smathers Libraries
University of Florida
(352) 273-2802

From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net <pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net> on behalf 
of Salazar-Walsh, Megan <megan.salazar-wa...@ringling.org>
Sent: Friday, September 9, 2016 12:20 PM
To: pestlist@museumpests.net
Subject: RE: [pestlist] Drywood Termites

Hi Fletcher,

We dealt with a similar problem earlier this year in Sarasota. In our case it 
was a historic doorframe (not original to the building) installed around one of 
our gallery doorways. Because tenting the entire museum wasn't feasible, we 
deinstalled the doorframe, placed it in a truck and tented the truck. We found 
the termites preferentially attacked only that object; it's been several months 
and we've seen no signs of termite activity in any other objects in that 
gallery.

We worked closely with our local pest control company, they deal with dry wood 
termites all the time and were very knowledgeable. I highly recommend finding a 
local company to discuss treatment options with. I know there are some topical 
treatments available, but to my knowledge none are as efficient or long lasting 
as a vikane treatment.

If the infested pieces of wood are not structural or historic and can be easily 
replaced that will probably be your best bet. If you have any questions about 
how we treated our pieces I'd be happy to discuss it further with you.

Best,

Megan Salazar-Walsh
Assistant Conservator
The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art

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From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net [mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net] On 
Behalf Of Durant,Fletcher
Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2016 12:41 PM
To: 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

RE: [pestlist] Drywood Termites

[Plummer, Jude (ISD)]

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.


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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

Re: [pestlist] Drywood Termites

[Voron, Joel]

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

RE: [pestlist] Drywood Termites

[Forrest St. Aubin]

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] On 
Behalf Of Durant,Fletcher
Sent: Thursday, September 8, 2016 11:41 AM
To: 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

[pestlist] Drywood Termites

[Durant,Fletcher]

?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

Re: [pestlist] Drywood termites infestation in Lima

[Nancy Troyano]

Greetings,
Why not try Nuvan Prostrips---active is dichlorvos.  You would have to put
affected items in a sealed bag with one of these fumigant strips and follow
the label for exposure time.
By the way, these are terrific pictures---great for teaching purposes.
Regards,
Nancy

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On Tue, Jan 19, 2016 at 5:48 AM, JAVIER TACON CLAVAIN 
wrote:

>
> Dear pestlist colleagues:
>
> Past november I was at the Descalzos del Rímac Foundation, an institutión
> aimed to the protection of cultural heritage of the Museo de los Descalzos,
> in Rímac district, Lima, Perú. Although I was there on the occasion of a
> choir books conservation workshop, they showed me his nice library, mostly
> with c.XVI printed books. When I took a wooden boards book, alum tawed
> covered, it had a lot of wood debris powder that after we knew that it was
> drywood termites fecal pellets. We also saw the alive termites that were
> working patiently. We took some photographs and here you are an example
> -see also afected book and loose wings-.
>
> Drywood termites are not so usual pest here in Madrid and I'm not sure
> about what remediation method they must follow,what I'm sure is they have a
> great problem. Could you please guide us about this?
>
>
> All the best
>
>
> Javier Tacón
> Universidad Complutense de Madrid
> Biblioteca Histórica
> Dpto. de Conservación y Restauración
> c/ Noviciado, 3. 28015 Madrid.
> tel: 913946602
> fax: 913946599
>
>

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Re: [pestlist] Drywood Termites

[WLouche]

Anoxic treatment on a building is very possible. Grain silos were  purged 
with nitrogen during the Second World War preventing food lose to  rodent and 
insect populations.
Textiles from 1890's have changed color under Vikane,  off white to a 
yellow white from the acids. Most companies will tell you  your Art is safe, 
not 
always true.
 
Bill
ACI
 
 
In a message dated 5/20/2010 3:10:18 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
toplad...@gmail.com writes:

Many  years ago conservation scientist Jim Duizak at the Getty Conservation 
 Institute did research on Vikane and found that the commercial formulation 
 contained residual organic acids that would tarnish and etch metals and 
affect  other acid sensitive materials. I talked to Jim about it and he told 
me that  the lab-grade Vikane was free of the acids but was too expensive to 
use  commercially. He recommended removing acid-sensitive collections before 
the  fumigation of a whole historic house with a commercial Vikane  
treatment.

I understand that Vikane is considered useful when a whole  structure 
requires fumigation / eradication such as with a termite infestation  in the 
structure. It does have deep penetration and once done and the tenting  removed 
it does not leave toxic residues. 

I have not heard of an  anoxic treatment for a whole building - is it even 
possible?

What are  the alternatives to the use of Vikane for a termite infested  
building?

Cheers!
Dave

David Harvey
Senior Conservator and  Museum Consultant
Los Angeles, CA

On Thu, May 20, 2010 at 10:43 AM, _bugma...@aol.com_ 
(mailto:bugma...@aol.com)  wrote:

Kristen -
 
Vikane gas, as it comes in its cylinder, has impurities in it,  which may 
damage collection materials.  It certainly will tarnish  silver and certain 
other metals.  It has amazing penetrating properties  and therefore would not 
be able to be confined to the lobby area of the  museum.  I like the dog 
suggestion; however, if they're in the ceiling  or walls, a dog would not be 
able to detect them.
 
In California, with small infestations, a type of ray-emitting gun is  used 
to fry 'em in their galleries.  I don't know if anyone in Florida  uses 
this device.
 
I agree with Mr. Louche - research, research.  A lot can go wrong  with a 
Vikane fumigation.
 
Thomas A. Parker, PhD
President, Entomologist
Pest Control Services, Inc.




 



-Original  Message-
From: Kristen Zimmerman _kzimmer...@cummer.org_ 
(mailto:kzimmer...@cummer.org) 
To: _pestl...@museumpests.net_ (mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net)  
_pestl...@museumpests.net_ (mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net) 
Sent: Thu, May 20, 2010  9:48 am
Subject: [pestlist] Drywood Termites


 
Hi All,
I am seeking advice on a termite  problem we are having at my museum.  We 
have determined that we have  drywood termites infested in the front lobby of 
our museum.  Our  extermination company of course wants to fumigate the 
entire museum.   We know that this not possible, so my questions are as 
follows:  The  exterminator wants to use Vikane Gas.  Is this the correct gas 
to  
use?  Will it harm artwork if the gas leaked into a gallery?  Is t  his the 
proper way to exterminate drywood termintes?   

This is definitely not something that  we have ever had to deal with 
before, so any suggestions on how to fix this  infestation would be greatly 
appreciated.  
 
Thanks,
Kristen 
 
Kristen  Zimmerman
Registrar
The Cummer  Museum of Art  Gardens
829 Riverside  Avenue
Jacksonville,  FL 32204
 
direct:  904.899.6020
fax:  904.353.4101
 
To engage and  inspire, through arts, gardens and education.
 

 

Re: [pestlist] Drywood Termites

[bugman22]

Dave -

Having been involved in the litigation arena in the structural pest control 
industry, I can tell you Vikane does not always aerate propertly; i.e. there 
have been deaths of residents occupying a home after a fumigation.  And I'm 
talking about large, national pest control firms.  A Vikane whole-building 
fumigation is not to be taken lightly.

Tom Parker






-Original Message-
From: David Harvey toplad...@gmail.com
To: pestlist@museumpests.net
Sent: Thu, May 20, 2010 2:25 pm
Subject: Re: [pestlist] Drywood Termites


Many years ago conservation scientist Jim Duizak at the Getty Conservation 
Institute did research on Vikane and found that the commercial formulation 
contained residual organic acids that would tarnish and etch metals and affect 
other acid sensitive materials. I talked to Jim about it and he told me that 
the lab-grade Vikane was free of the acids but was too expensive to use 
commercially. He recommended removing acid-sensitive collections before the 
fumigation of a whole historic house with a commercial Vikane treatment.

I understand that Vikane is considered useful when a whole structure requires 
fumigation / eradication such as with a termite infestation in the structure. 
It does have deep penetration and once done and the tenting removed it does not 
leave toxic residues. 

I have not heard of an anoxic treatment for a whole building - is it even 
possible?

What are the alternatives to the use of Vikane for a termite infested building?

Cheers!
Dave

David Harvey
Senior Conservator and Museum Consultant
Los Angeles, CA


On Thu, May 20, 2010 at 10:43 AM, bugma...@aol.com wrote:

Kristen -
 
Vikane gas, as it comes in its cylinder, has impurities in it, which may damage 
collection materials.  It certainly will tarnish silver and certain other 
metals.  It has amazing penetrating properties and therefore would not be able 
to be confined to the lobby area of the museum.  I like the dog suggestion; 
however, if they're in the ceiling or walls, a dog would not be able to detect 
them.
 
In California, with small infestations, a type of ray-emitting gun is used to 
fry 'em in their galleries.  I don't know if anyone in Florida uses this device.
 
I agree with Mr. Louche - research, research.  A lot can go wrong with a Vikane 
fumigation.
 
Thomas A. Parker, PhD
President, Entomologist
Pest Control Services, Inc.








-Original Message-
From: Kristen Zimmerman kzimmer...@cummer.org
To: pestlist@museumpests.net pestlist@museumpests.net
Sent: Thu, May 20, 2010 9:48 am
Subject: [pestlist] Drywood Termites



Hi All,
I am seeking advice on a termite problem we are having at my museum.  We have 
determined that we have drywood termites infested in the front lobby of our 
museum.  Our extermination company of course wants to fumigate the entire 
museum.  We know that this not possible, so my questions are as follows:  The 
exterminator wants to use Vikane Gas.  Is this the correct gas to use?  Will it 
harm artwork if the gas leaked into a gallery?  Is t his the proper way to 
exterminate drywood termintes?  
 
This is definitely not something that we have ever had to deal with before, so 
any suggestions on how to fix this infestation would be greatly appreciated.  
 
Thanks,
Kristen 
 
Kristen Zimmerman
Registrar
The Cummer Museum of Art  Gardens
829 Riverside Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32204
 
direct: 904.899.6020
fax: 904.353.4101
 
To engage and inspire, through arts, gardens and education.