Help! I just noticed that I have a termite infestation in one of my boa cages. Only origin I can figure out is new piece of grapewood purchased at the Feb 7/8th NARBC show. Does anybody have suggestions on how to eradicate them?
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Termites from Grapewood???
sbradp
Mar 31, 2009 10:20 PM
Replies (3)
sbradp
Apr 01, 2009 12:21 AM
I have removed all the aspen from both cages and removed the wood furnishings as well. I guess the guys will be on bare newspaper for a while.
I'm still interested in hearing any ideas how to sterilize the wood pieces though. I have removed them to outside in sealed trash bags at the moment.
Thanks!
taskmage
Apr 01, 2009 06:42 AM
Their are several ways you could do it. Water imersion and baking are both safe ways that do not use chemicals, I prefer heating as termites need a fairley controled environment to live.
bigbearhook
Apr 01, 2009 09:15 AM
Bake wood items at 250-275 degrees for about 30 minutes. This kills off anything living inside the wood. This works on wood even from your own back yard. I would recommend removing bark from collected samples.
