Remedial treatment for biodeterioration

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Chemical control A great variety of toxic chemicals are available on the market for use as wood preservatives. The ideal wood preservative should possess these characteristics: high toxicity towards wood-destroying organisms permanency in treated wood (low volatility and a high resistance to leaching) ability to penetrate deeply into the wood non-corrosive to metals and non-injurious...