termites/moths/vermin?

[Marcel Carey]

This looks like a mice nest to me. I've seen so many of them in pianos. They
usually like to get the soft felt first and take it under the keys. I guess
they feel more secure in the dark. I found out they usually get the sharp's
punching first but I don't know why.

Marcel Carey

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pianotech@ptg.org [mailto:owner-pianotech@ptg.org]On Behalf
Of pianolover 88
Sent: 11 décembre, 2001 18:18
To: pianotech@ptg.org
Subject: termites/moths/vermin?


Hi list,

went on a call today to tune an old console. I have NEVER seen such a mess
INSIDE! What almost looked like round pieces of chewed on dog food plied up
on each end of the keybed, and much the same stuff on the bottom. The
hammers were partially chewed up and ALL but the bass dampers were eaten
away. The question is, what is it? I'm not sure if it's termintes, moths,
mice or ALL three! So I have the action in my shop to replace the bad felt
and file the hammers, but what can i do to keep the infestation from
reccuring? Should i get moth balls, mouse traps and something to maybe spray
on the felt to keep the termites away? I would REALLY appreciate any
suggestions! thanks.

Terry Peterson

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