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From: John Howard (no email)
Date: Tue May 29 2007 - 22:38:44 EDT
Actually Peter, the covers are optional. The mite can be killed by simply leaving the boat unattended for several months or even years. Look around any marina and you can see an overwhelming number of boat owners who are taking proper precautions to stem the spread of this pest. Research has determined that the mite needs exposure or immersion in saltwater to survive. Most of the people who use their boats regularly are blissfully unaware of the millions of tiny teeth chewing away at the fiberglass as they leave the dock for a pleasant sail or just sitting in the cockpit to watch a beautiful sunset.
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From: Peter Ogilvie <>
To:
Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2007 8:42:56 AM
Subject: Re: [world-cruising] Fibreglass Downside?
Yes, it's an insidious problem. You kill them with a nerve gas very similar to Sarin Gas. That's why you see a lot of boats in the marina with those full boat covers over them. The bugs have the ability to hold their breath for months so the covers, they contain the gas, must be left on continuously for over 6 months or more. That's why those boats with full covers never leave the marina or, seemingly, never remove the covers.
Unfortunately, they aren't close relatives of the rustermite. That critter is easily killed by soaking in gasoline and setting on fire. A way easier way to kill off the bug than Sarin gas as well as being more entertaining.
Aloha
Peter O.
Larry McNeil <lrmcneil at earthlink dot net> wrote:
Folks - I have run across someone who mentioned the existance of a
fireglass mite - similar to a termite - that threatens fibreglass
hulls. I have not heard of such a problem - I have heard of and
understand blistering and what to do about it and to prevent it, but do
not know of a mite that eats fibreglasss or any of the resins in marine
use. Anyone help me out? My thoughts are to simply dismiss the issue,
but you never know.....what you don't know!
Thanks!
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