Insects

[Susan Kline]

Thanks for your answer, Mr. Dunlap. It gives me the chance to ask something 
that I have wondered about for a long time.

The felts I use seem to hold up very well, and never get eaten, but I 
wonder what I'm handling, and how much protection, such as a dust mask and 
washing, is appropriate. If it isn't a trade secret, could you tell me what 
is used against moths by your company, either what chemical or what class 
of chemicals?

Thanks.

Susan Kline


>What you undoubtedly saw was, as you surmised, the residue of moths larvae.
>Moth larvae thrive in dark locations where there is little physical
>activity!  Hmm.
>
>Wool that has not been mothproofed--had a material that kills or repells
>moths--applied is subject to becoming a meal for the critters.  The softer
>wools are especially ready for eating.  Hammer felts kept still and in the
>dark will be attacked too.  For this reason we mothproof both dyed and
>undyed felts we sell to the industry.
>
>Earl S. Dunlap, Jr.
>Technical Director
>Bacon Felt Co., Inc.