amy
Wasps eating table
The table is just as noted in specifications. We’ve had our table for 5 months and it is getting eaten by wasps. Our kids cannot go out on the deck, let alone sit at the table. I’m disappointed that there are no warnings and suggestions to seal because of this reason. This is a huge, huge negative.
Response from Oceanic Teak FurnitureMar 30, 2020
Hi Amy I know I already emailed you this but I am also including it here to help any other instances of nearby wasp nests. I simply googled it and this was on a gardening forum: Q: We have teak furniture on our patio which has never been oiled or stained. Recently, wasps have begun removing the upper, soft surface of the wood. We have contacted the manufacturer but they say they have no suggestions. Can you help? A: Dr. Beverly Sparks, Extension service expert on all things bug-related, says that hornets and wasps both strip soft bark from healthy plants to use in making their nests. She said it is within the realm of probability that the wasps have found your teak wood to be an acceptable substitute. If you want to avoid using a finish on your furniture, paint it with a water solution of carbaryl insecticide (Sevin, Bug-B-Gon, etc). Be sure to follow label instructions and allow the surfaces to dry before you sit on the furniture. You could choose to use pyrethrin, an organic alternative, but it would not kill the insects quite as rapidly.