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Wood chunks and termites

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JeffM
JeffM Posts: 103
edited November -1 in EggHead Forum
After cutting up a pecan log into chunks, I noticed a few termites in the plastic bag I put them in. Is soaking in water a good way to make sure I have removed them all or any other suggestions? Thanks
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  • Richard Fl
    Richard Fl Posts: 8,297
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    Might drown the termites. Why not just toss the wood on the fire and smoke them for appiteasers??
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  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 15,472
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    I was surprised to read how museums kill termites (or any other vermin) in old artwork: plain ol' CO2! If your wood is already bagged, I'd see if you can get some compressed CO2 and flood the bags and seal.
    I wouldn't trust water alone; wet wood is actually how termites smell wood.
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  • thirdeye
    thirdeye Posts: 7,428
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    Just put a few toothpicks into the plastic bag with the wood chunks, leave the top open, and move the bag close to your neighbors house... This will take care of the problem.
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    Termites can pole vault and are very competitive. heheheee.
    Happy Trails
    ~thirdeye~

    Barbecue is not rocket surgery
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
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    I'm with Richard. Who cares? Cook em up... more protein.

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • 2Fategghead
    2Fategghead Posts: 9,624
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    :laugh:
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