Termites ?

[kingsboard]

Damn ! I think my 31H Tallboy a
has termites.
anybody experience this?
Also, any suggestions, advice much appreciated.

[tiredoldgeezer]

It may have HAD termites at one time, but it's highly unlikely that it HAS termites.

Them little munchers don't live in cabinets like that, generally. They have to build a home in the ground for temp and water. They migrate into houses and such via tunnels they build.
It's possible they swarmed temporarily on the cabinet before moving on.

But all you gotta do is move the thing and you've cut their access. I'd worry more about the floor it's sitting on if that's a thing.

[David Anderson]

I have seen one or two Leslies with termite damage, but termites require moisture to live. It was because they were stored in horribly damp conditions. I don't see any termite damage in these photos. What I do see is that this 31H is missing the four wooden pedestal feet that should be on the bottom. It's not supposed to be sitting directly on the ground like that.

[kingsboard]

Thanx Guys
I did not know about the feet. I will definitely get some feet.

[gtc]

Another thing to watch out for in Leslie and organ cabinets is woodworm.