Termite problems in pianos

[Newton Hunt]

>  permanently contaminate the case of the piano with a
> pesticide that will render the piano unpalatable for termites.

Termites will not go through a finish, but will through a ding in the
finish.  They only eat raw wood and will not eat any know finish, paint,
lacquer, varnish or polys.  But painting all surfaces is not all that
practical now is it?

		Newton