Hello everyone!
I just realized, to my horror, that our two-month-old oak furniture piece is infested with pests.
There is very fine-looking sawdust on our glass shelves.
I noticed this when unpacking it back in October and wiped it off, assuming it came from transport or manufacturing.
What should I do now? I have, of course, contacted the seller directly, but I’m also worried about my other wooden furniture in the room and our roof beams. 🤨
What do I need to do or what can I do to prevent further damage?
I just realized, to my horror, that our two-month-old oak furniture piece is infested with pests.
There is very fine-looking sawdust on our glass shelves.
I noticed this when unpacking it back in October and wiped it off, assuming it came from transport or manufacturing.
What should I do now? I have, of course, contacted the seller directly, but I’m also worried about my other wooden furniture in the room and our roof beams. 🤨
What do I need to do or what can I do to prevent further damage?
hampshire schrieb:
Such an infestation shouldn’t happen, but it can occasionally occur. If the other furniture shows no signs of infestation, they should be fine as well. Stick with the manufacturer and the product line—you didn’t choose them without reason—and assume you just had bad luck with a single case. Don’t let it stress you out. Do you think it will spread? I don’t believe we have a severe infestation. Over the past 2-3 months, a few small piles of powder have accumulated on the glass bottom. Other parts of the cabinet don’t seem affected. Also, the other two cabinets in the same line appear unaffected.
We have seen exactly one adult beetle. Yesterday it was inside the cabinet; today, to my surprise, it was outside. My husband took a photo, then we got rid of it.
Schimi1791 schrieb:
Actually, there are reports online that this can happen when buying furniture. I would have expected it to be more common with antiques, since furniture manufacturers usually take appropriate precautions.
If such an infestation goes unnoticed, it can end badly. In cases of (very) severe infestation, you can even hear the insects “smacking” themselves at rest (at night). No joke. But we’re definitely far from that here... 🙂 I certainly hope so 🤨
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hampshire15 Jan 2021 13:11kati1337 schrieb:
Do you think it will skip? I don't believe we have a severe infestation right now. Within 2-3 months, a few small piles of powder have accumulated on the glass bottom. The probability is low, but the impact if it happens is significant. I also don’t think I will have a car accident, yet I still wear a seatbelt. (Statistically, after 30+ years of accident-free driving as a frequent driver, it might be my turn someday.)
HausiKlausi17 Jan 2021 00:58Apart from the warranty claim: We are facing a continuous frost here until Monday morning, down to minus 10 degrees Celsius (14°F). If you leave the device outside under these conditions for 24 hours, the little critter should quite effectively be eliminated without any chemicals. Then you should be able to calmly bring the “post mortem” back inside your home. However, when it comes to a new purchase, exchanging it is of course your right—and probably the best solution in the end.
We only have solid wood furniture here – for my entire life (which has been quite a while)... we don’t take any precautions.
If I notice something somewhere (loose, fresh wood dust), I would use heat, unless the item fits in the freezer (which is unfortunately already full).
In my opinion, simply paying attention should be enough as a “precaution”…
If I notice something somewhere (loose, fresh wood dust), I would use heat, unless the item fits in the freezer (which is unfortunately already full).
In my opinion, simply paying attention should be enough as a “precaution”…