Protecting Cultural Artifacts from Wood Borers
Cultural artifacts crafted from wood—such as statues, frames, furniture, and ceremonial objects—are vulnerable to silent and devastating threats from wood-boring insects. These pests, including beetles, termites, and their larvae, can tunnel into priceless items, leaving behind structural damage, frass (fine dust), and irreversible loss. For museums, conservators, and collectors, protecting wooden artifacts from wood borers … Read more