One, are elm wood furniture prone to insect infestation?
1、Different types of elmwood furniture should not be mixed.
When discussing the susceptibility of elm wood furniture to insect infestation, it's important to consider the following:* Elm wood furniture can be divided into new and old elm wood, and these should be treated differently.* A nuanced analysis is required, as the susceptibility to insect infestation depends on the specific type of elm wood and its condition.
New Elmwood Furniture: Elmwood contains a high sugar content, and elm trees secrete a viscous substance. Before manufacturing elmwood furniture, it is generally necessary to soak the elmwood in water for one to half a year to remove the sugar content, and then process it before making furniture. Otherwise, it is easy to attract insects. Daily maintenance of new elmwood furniture also requires appropriate use of insect repellents.
Old elm wood furniture: Elm is a type of wood with high sugar content, and insects are attracted to it. If the elm is not processed properly before being used, it can also attract insects. However, for old elm wood, the wood's properties have stabilized, and the sugar content has been depleted over time, so there is no need for anti-insect treatment. The insect holes are a testament to the passage of time, and they also have a unique flavor.
2、The problem of insect infestation and climate conditions
Due to regional climate differences, the density of elm trees on the northern bank of the Yellow River is greater than that on the southern bank, making them less susceptible to pests. Conversely, the trees on the southern bank are more prone to pest infestations.
Two. What to do about insect holes in elm furniture?
1、Some older elmwood materials may have certain imperfections such as old insect holes, old cracks, and old mortise holes. These defects can be difficult to remove in furniture manufacturing, but the wood properties of older elmwood are stable and will not cause furniture to crack due to insect holes. Furthermore, these minor imperfections can express the authentic characteristics of elmwood furniture, revealing the classic and elegant features of elmwood furniture, which have a high collectible value.
2. New elmwood furniture contains sugars, making it very susceptible to wood-boring insects. To reduce the risk of infestation, we should regularly clean old elmwood furniture. To completely eliminate wood-boring insects, we can also apply an insect repellent to a cloth. Then, mix 502 adhesive with "DDT" at a ratio of 1:5 to create a solution. Using a needle, spray the solution into the insect's eyes. Typically, the insects will die within 8 hours. After the insects are dead, use 502 adhesive to seal the eyes, sand, and then apply paint.