> the hypothesis some unknown thing in the CCD
> deadout prevented the robbing, wax moth or SHB
> from entering is tough for me to believe.

Plus if someone ever isolated and mass produced this presumed
mystery repellent chemical that is so powerfully repellent to pest
insects, but not toxic to humans, that person could become an
overnight multimillionaire. Why? Well just think of all the practical
applications such a miracle insect repellent could have. Example:
worldwide it could be used to protect all kinds of stored food products
(e.g. bulk stored nuts, dried fruits, grains, etc.) from attack by food
infesting beetles and moths.

Paul Cherubini
El Dorado, Calif.

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