I had excellent results using diatomaceous earth (a fine powder made from fossilized diatoms that slices the exoskeleton and dehydrates bugs) when I had a bedbug problem. I'm not sure if it would damage the books, but if it does, it'll cause less damage than the termites for sure. Worst case scenario it leaves a light residue.
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Reply to How do you protect your books from termites and other insects? by PhysicsPossible933
I had excellent results using diatomaceous earth (a fine powder made from fossilized diatoms that slices the exoskeleton and dehydrates bugs) when I had a bedbug problem. I'm not sure if it would damage the books, but if it does, it'll cause less damage than the termites for sure. Worst case scenario it leaves a light residue.