Re: [pestlist] heat and silverfish

[Paul Storch]

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See the references below.

The usual temp for thermal treatment is 130F/55 C. for a few hours.


https://www.cci-icc.gc.ca/resources-ressources/publications/downloads/technicalbulletins/eng/TB29-CombattingPestsofCulturalProperty.pdf

http://museumpests.net/solutions-heat-treatment-2/

On Wed, Sep 27, 2017 at 12:33 PM, Alan P Van Dyke 
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RE: [pestlist] heat and silverfish

[Matthew Mickletz]

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It’s my understanding that they must live in a climate that has a high 
humidity; read somewhere at least 75% RH.  So, I’d gather they would not last 
very long in 108F and low humidity.  Firebrats are known to tolerate slightly 
higher temperatures (hence their name) but still need humidity to survive.

I’ve been trying to get a decent specimen, however once they die they dry out 
fair quickly in normal indoor, comfortable temperatures and humidity, let’s say 
70F and 50%RH.

Best,
Matt

Matthew A. Mickletz – Manager, Preventive Conservation – Winterthur 
Museum – 302.888.4752
IPM Working Group Co-Chair

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Here's an interesting question:  How long would silverfish live in an 
environment of 108 degrees and low humidity?

Thanks,

Alan


Alan Van Dyke
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Harry Ransom Center
The University of Texas at Austin
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