Rodent infestation

[Joe & Penny Goss]

Bob,
Untill
 I read your address at the end of your post  i WAS THINKING NOT A PROBLEM.
But with the history of Hanta virus, or what ever it is called, in your area
if the piano is not of great value take it to the nearest land fill. Why
take a chance!
Joe Goss
----- Original Message -----
From: Robert A. Anderson <fndango@azstarnet.com>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Tuesday, June 06, 2000 9:43 PM
Subject: Rodent infestation


> Although I have found instructions for dealing with rodent infestation,
> I have not come up against the problem until yesterday, and I find that
> I still have a few questions. A piano that was donated to a church had 4
> dead mice and their debris in it. Unfortunately, the piano had been
> vacuumed out before I was informed. I know enough not to stir up
> particles into the air, and that the interior should be wetted with
> alcohol before removing debris.
>
> For those of you who have gone through this procedure, perhaps you could
> answer my questions: 1) Did you replace all keybed felt?, 2) What, if
> anything, did you do about the action? I notice that the action is
> pretty thoroughly spotted with I don't know exactly with what, but it
> could be rodent saliva and/or urine among other things. 3) What did you
> do about other felt inside the piano case, e.g., pedal prop bushings,
> other pedal related felts, string braids, understring felt, etc.?
>
> I'm especially concerned about the action. It's hard for me to imagine
> being able to adequately clean it up. Any suggestions would be greatly
> appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bob Anderson
> Tucson, AZ
>