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Diagnosis of Moth Infestation
By Robert Linnstaedt

In Digest 970625 John A. Tuttle wrote:

> But it's nice to know that throwing some moth flakes into the piano
> will keep them nasty old moths out.  BTW, this player is located right
> at the shore (Ocean Ave., Sea Brite, NJ)...lots of indoor plants
> (mostly hybrid orchids).  It is seldom air-conditioned and usually
> very humid-feeling.

Dear John,  This piano sounds like a good candidate for a "Damp Chaser";
besides moth balls, cedar lining, etc.  The circumstances do not sound
healthy for a piano.  If I were in your situation, I'd be sure to spritz
a little insect repellent onto my shoes & ankles before going into this
home.  Imagine picking up larval eggs of these destructive insects and
taking them back...to your shop, your home, other customers homes, etc.

Could be another sequel to "Alien".   ;-)

Regards,
Robert Linnstaedt


(Message sent Thu 3 Jul 1997, 13:49:01 GMT, from time zone GMT-0400.)

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