Michael Mcneil wrote:

"Mary Fisher" wrote in message
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They're not eating it.
Do you really begrudge the very small amount they take?
How much do you take of the Earth's resources for your comfort?


I agree. They sound like hornets btw. They may take softer wood it's
just that the furniture is in a good spot. They may be trying to get at
the teak or whatever it is and failing. That stuff was used on sailing
ships as it was impervious to teredo worms untreated. Oak needed
coppering or decades of drying.

...which is pretty hard to do if its floating on the sea...