What are the common phytosanitation techniques used for wood preservation?
Common phytosanitation techniques for wood preservation include high intensity ultrasound treatment, heat treatment, vacuum-steam treatment, ultrasonic treatment, and pressure treatment. High intensity ultrasound was found ineffective against decay fungi, mold fungi, and termites . Heat treatment, such as immersion in a hot borate solution, is accepted for wood phytosanitation, offering significant borate retention and effectiveness in about 7 hours . Vacuum-steam treatment, involving vacuum, heating, and cooling steps, is faster than conventional hot air treatment for pallets and pallet parts . Ultrasonic treatment at specific frequencies and temperatures can effectively kill pinewood nematodes, enhancing wood phytosanitation . Pressure treatment in a pressure autoclave with preservatives like silane compounds and hydrocarbon solvents is another common method for wood preservation .
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The common wood preservation method involves pressure treating wood with a preservative containing a silane compound, liquid hydrocarbon solvent, and optional pesticides in a pressure autoclave. | |
Ultrasonic treatment combined with heat is an effective phytosanitation technique for pinewood nematode eradication in wood preservation, as shown in the study. | |
5 Citations | Vacuum-steam treatment is a common phytosanitation technique for wood preservation, surpassing conventional hot air methods in speed and efficiency, as outlined in the research paper. |
Open access•Journal Article 8 Citations | Common phytosanitation techniques for wood preservation include heat treatment and immersion in a hot borate solution, as discussed in the paper on railway crossties phytosanitation. |
1 Citations | High intensity ultrasound was tested for phytosanitation of wood, but it was not effective against decay fungi, mold fungi, and termites. Common techniques may include heat treatment or chemical treatments. |