[greenstar]

I must admit to using the paraffin treatment a couple of times. I paint it on liberally (outside), a couple of times, on the inside absorbent surfaces. It doesn't seem to harm the finish. There is the satisfaction of seeing a couple of grubs emerge after half an hour. Left for a day or three in a warm ventilated place I didn't find it smelly afterwards. I am not keen on pesticide based treatments.