This fifth annual Cooperative Pole Research Program report
outlines our progress in the six project objectives.
Improved Fumigants
Sampling of previously established field tests revealed that
Vorlex and Chloropicrin continued to perform well after 15 years,
while Vapam was slightly less effective. Solid methylisothiocyanate
(MIT) also performed well in the...
Evaluations of previously established field trials indicate that
chioropicrin, and Vorlex continue to provide protection to Douglas-fir poles,
although the degree of protection is diminishing. Reapplication of Vapam 18
years after the initial application eliminated fungi which had recolonized the
poles. Methylisothiocyanate (MITC) continues to protect Douglas-fir poles 12
years...
ABSTRACT
Fumigants. Chioropicrin, Vapam and Vorlex continue to control Internal
decay of Douglas-fir poles 11 years after application.
Methylisothiocyanate (MIT), which was melted and poured into holes in
Douglas-fir poles 3-years ago and goes directly from a solid to a gas in the
wood, appears promising In controlling decay fungi....
ABSTRACT
Improved Fumigants
After 13 years, chioropicrin, methylisothiocyanate (MIT), Vapam, and
Vorlex continue to effectively control internal decay of pressure-treated
Douglas-fir transmission poles. The estimated retreating schedules for
application of these fumigants to treated wood may be as long as 10 years
for Vapam and 15 years for the others....
ABSTRACT
Improved Fumigants
Chioropicrin, Vorlex and Vapam continue to control internal decay of
pressure-treated Douglas-fir poles 12 years after application. Fungitoxic quantities
of chloropicrin are present in the wood as high as 2.4 m (8 feet) above
the groundline. Solid methylisothiocyanate (MIT), which goes directly to a vapor,
is somewhat...
Evaluation of previously established
field trials of remedial internal treatments
demonstrates the continued performance of
chioropicrin, Vorlex, and
methylisothiocyanate (MITC). While the
degree of protection afforded by these
treatments has declined with time, residual
fungitoxic levels remain in many tests.
Field trials of gelatin encapsulated MITC
indicate that gelatin had...