I received this e mail and thought it to be a subject that should be
commented on by all, esp. the entomologists among us.




From: Carol Younce <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Tuesday, August 20, 2002 1:15 PM
Subject: my " old log" cabin

Dear Sirs,
I would like some help in knowing what to do with the old logs on the
outside of our cabin.  It is a new ( 20 year old) house built with 200 year
old logs salvaged from a barn in Augusta, WVa.  The cabin is at a 1000 ft
elevation in an open meadow in Burlington, West Virginia.  We just bought
the property a year and a half ago.  As far as we can tell, the old, square
cut logs have never been treated or preserved.  The old adze marks still
show.  The past two summers we have seen many small borer bees making holes
in the wood, especially on the sunny sides of the house, and then covering
the holes with pieces of leaf.  We would like to know what these are and how
to deal with them, and also any advice you may have on treating or
preserving the old logs.  Thank you for your time,
Carol Younce
703-273-7850
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