Re: [Strawbale] covered in spots

[Catherine Wanek <blackrange@zianet...>]

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@strawbale-building....uk
> http://www.strawbale-building.co.uk/
> .
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Chug" <chug@strawbale-building....uk>
> To: "European strawbale building discussions"
> <strawbale@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@strawbale-building....uk
> http://www.strawbale-building.co.uk/
> .
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <leanne@aromanature...>
> To: <strawbale@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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