[Strawbale] covered in spots

[Catherine Wanek]

Dear Leanne --

I concur with Chug's assessment that the "bugs" in your bale home are 
a nuisance that should subside as your plaster (and bales) dry 
out.   In our observations, a bug problem is a moisture problem -- 
and most new homes have a moisture load from wood and plaster that 
takes some time to dry to a relatively stable humidity level.  I 
suggest active ventilation (windows open as much as practical) to 
assist the drying process.
good luck,
Catherine



At 09:53 AM 10/18/2007, you wrote:
>Leanne
>
>further to my previous reply I don't know if you are a member of SB-r-us but
>there is some more info on Psochids and bugs in the files section there
>http://tinyurl.com/2vhehw
>
>bale on
>Chug
>chug at strawbale-building....uk
>http://www.strawbale-building.co.uk/
>.
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Chug" <chug at strawbale-building....uk>
>To: "European strawbale building discussions" <strawbale at amper....muni.cz>
>Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2007 11:16 PM
>Subject: Re: [Strawbale] covered in spots
>
>
>Hi Leanne
>
>most probably Psocids, been reported before in SB and other homes, not
>really any major problem more of a nuisance, in some cases they go quickly
>others have had more prolonged outbreaks like Karl Jay Lewin in Findhorn,
>Scotland
>A quick google returned this
>http://www.kcl.ac.uk/ip/bryanturner/other/psocid%20_0utlook.html
>
>bale on
>Chug
>chug at strawbale-building....uk
>http://www.strawbale-building.co.uk/
>.
>----- Original Message -----
>From: <leanne at aromanature...>
>To: <strawbale at amper....muni.cz>
>Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2007 4:32 PM
>Subject: [Strawbale] covered in spots
>
>
>hello,
>i only seem to post when we have a strange problem:)
>good news; just moved into our strawbale home!!  bad news;  the whole family
>is
>covered in spots from a mysterious source.  for the last 4 weeks my husband
>has
>been coved in spots, i started once spending alot of time in the house
>during
>the finishings and now living since 10 days and everyone that spends even an
>hour in the house goes away (the next day) with spots.
>We have narrowed it down to either an insect or parts (like hairs or
>excrement)
>that everyone seems to react to.  also invisible to the naked eye.  i'm
>wondering if any of you that live in a strawbale house can shed any light on
>what this could be (if straw related)  our roof insulation is treated sheeps
>wool.
>
>it kind of put a damper on our much awaited move into our beautiful house!
>
>Leanne
>depressed in france
>
>
>
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