Moths again

[Gevaert Pierre]

Hi,

 

I'll give this a try 'cause I hate using chemicals and other dangerous stuff
but is this approach not more to prevent the moths of laying eggs?

Or do you think it will work even if there are larvea in the felts?

 

A few years ago I saw in a piano parts catalogue (was it Jahn in
Germany?)that they sold a kind of moth repelent strips wich attracks (and
kill?) them with feromones. If think it was said that this is a complete
natural system.

 

I'll try to find out if this is still in production.

 

Pierre.    

 

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De : pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] De la part
de Janet Barry
Envoyé : jeudi 12 juillet 2007 13:35
À : Pianotech List
Objet : Re: Moths again

 

Or you could try the tree-hugger approach;

Rosemary, Mint, Thyme, Cloves, and Ginseng:

Use 1/2 pound rosemary, 1/2 pound mint, 1/4 pound thyme, 1/4 pound 

ginseng (optional), and 2 tablespoons cloves. Mix and put in cheesecloth 

bags and place in closets or drawers.  (or pianos)

 

Although I'd use smaller quantities unless you want enough little 

moth-repellent bundles to last the next five years.  And seriously, some 

people are more sensitive than others to chemicals and pesticides, so 

its probably a good idea to find out how the customer feels before 

letting loose the RoundUp in his indoor environment.

 

Janet

 

 

firmin1 wrote:

> Bruce,

> If the client is retired I see no harm in subjecting the moth larvae 

> or the client with an insecticide like Dursban or Lindane, if they are 

> available at an old hardware store in your area. Like all of us, we 

> are on an extended, finite stay here, and a little push one way or the 

> other will not be noticed. I spray the varmints with what is 

> available: currently it is a termite and wood boring insect killer. 

> Better them than me and my collection.

> 

> Berley

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