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Termites (white ants) fooked over my records

7 durable postsStarted 2004-11-13Latest 2004-11-13
#6680Post 1 of 7

A lot of my records have been screwed over by termites (white ants). Those annoying little a-holes ate through all the paper and wood on the floor and deposited their shit onto my vinyls. I have trying brushing them off with water and a toothbrush. I have even gone so far as to use a lightly acidic wash to remove the crap between the grooves.

I haven't had much luck though. Its really upsetting since I spent tons of money them and I can't do anything about it. Anyone have a similar experience?

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#299189Post 2 of 7

fuckin hell that sux. are your records insured?

#299227Post 3 of 7

Yikes, thats a new one on me. You should move house sir. Shame about the records :(

#299236Post 4 of 7

have you tried a vinyl cleaner such as gruv glide?

[url]http://www.gruvglide.com/[/url]

#299259Post 5 of 7

Thanks for the sympathies. Its tricky this situation because the termites have deposited the processed cellulose in between the grooves. Even scrubbing with a toothbrush didn't work - I wish someone finds a termite shit solvent. That'll solve the problem!

#299261Post 6 of 7

Not sure where you're located but call a local pest control company. Don't call one of those big chains, but maybe a mom-and-pop style. Slide them a few dollars and see what they can do for you.

#299265Post 7 of 7

that sucks.

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