[pestlist] pestlist update - quick and extended versions
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Hello - the pestlist is changing. I am changing it now (4:00pm est) it may take a few hours to finish changing. QUICK VERSION - 1. Send emails to pestl...@googlegroups.com <mailto:pestl...@googlegroups.com> NOT pestlist@museumpests.net <mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> 2. When you reply to an email hit REPLY ALL not just reply. 3. If you have a mail rule or filter set you may need to update it. EXTENDED VERSION - In recent years the amount of bouncing and rejecting of emails sent to the pestlist has increased. This has mostly been due to increased spam filtering and malware checking. Over the past months I have been looking at other systems we could use to continue the list as close as possible to it's existing process but with fewer problems. I have decided to move the list to Google Groups. I will be moving it today. There are three changes you should be aware of - first, the new email address will be pestl...@googlegroups.com <mailto:pestl...@googlegroups.com> Second - when you receive a message or question from the list and you want to reply with a comment or answer you must hit REPLY ALL for it to go to the whole list. If you just hit reply it will only go back to the person that originated the question. Although this isn't terrible it has probably helped many to be able to see a question and answer to increase their knowledge in identifying pests and general how to information. Third - if you have any mail filters that redirect your pestlist email to a particular folder or location you may have to change how that rule works. The subject line may look a little different than it has in the soon to be past. I will put something up that will remind you of the new address if you do forget and send to the soon to be old address pestlist@museumpests.net <mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> . Leon . Leon Zak l...@zaks.com <mailto:l...@zaks.com> http://zaks.com <http://zaks.com/> "Every day starts with one good thing - you know how your life is going so far." - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" OR just send an email to l...@zaks.com and ask to be removed. Any problems email l...@zaks.com
Re: [pestlist] anoxic treatment update and more questions
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Hi Nicole As Pascal mentioned, the temperature is going to be critical in ensuring that you achieve 100% mortality. When testing powderpost beetles Dr Mark Gilberg found that it took up to 12 days to kill all stages at 30C and 70RH. You’re using a lower RH than in that test which should reduce the time, but it takes longer to kill insects at lower temperatures (i.e. up to 6 weeks at 20C). If the temperature where you are treating the objects is low you will need to increase the temp. Oxygen scavengers take a number of days to reduce the oxygen level so you need to allow for this when thinking about treatment time as well. Regarding the Anobium life cycle, the adults emerge in late spring/ early summer. This means that there would be minimal risk of cross-infestation as the borers will be in the larval stage at this time (unless they are from the southern hemisphere, e.g. Australia, where the beetles are emerging now). Best wishes Alex On Wed, 3 Jan 2018 at 5:44 am, Pascal Querner <pascal.quer...@gmx.at> wrote: > This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. > To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net > To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. > --- > Hi Nicole, > > what temperature do you have for your treatment and what pest (in wood or > others?). if you have about 25 C and the anoxia systhem is working, you > should have 0,0 % Oxygen and 3 weeks should be enough. For wood boring > pests it should be fine also, but they one of are the hardest to kill with > anoxia. > > All the best from Europe, > > Pascal > > *Gesendet:* Dienstag, 02. Januar 2018 um 18:10 Uhr > *Von:* "Nicole Grabow" <nicolegra...@gmail.com> > *An:* pestlist@museumpests.net, "AIC Objects Specialty Group Discussion" < > os...@cool.conservation-us.org> > *Betreff:* [pestlist] anoxic treatment update and more questions > This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. > To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net > To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. > --- > Hello lists (crossposting with OSG and Pests), > Thank you all for your help and advice in designing an anoxic system. I > was able to order the RP-K oxygen scavengers direct from Mitsubishi and > since there were none in stock in all of North America they shipped them > all the way from Tokyo. My RH is holding at 45%, which is good. Also, a > very generous colleague has lent us an oxygen detecting system. > > I am writing now to ask if anyone - particularly perhaps the bug experts > on the Pest list - can tell me about the life cycle of the Anobiidae > family, and if there is any wiggle room on the 21-day recommendation for > anoxic treatment. The shipment from Japan set us back a few days and we > will hit the 21-day mark exactly one day after the show opens. What kind of > risk are we looking at if we choose to take them out after 20 days? > > Thanks, > Nicole > > > Nicole Grabow > > Senior Objects Conservator and Preservation Conservator > > Midwest Art Conservation Center > > 2400 Third Avenue South > <https://maps.google.com/?q=2400+Third+Avenue+South%0D+%0D+Minneapolis,+MN+55404=gmail=g> > > <https://maps.google.com/?q=2400+Third+Avenue+South%0D+%0D+Minneapolis,+MN+55404=gmail=g> > > Minneapolis, MN 55404 > <https://maps.google.com/?q=2400+Third+Avenue+South%0D+%0D+Minneapolis,+MN+55404=gmail=g> > > (612)870-3129 > > ngra...@preserveart.org > > > > *The Midwest Art Conservation Center is a non-profit regional center for > the preservation and conservation of art and artifacts providing treatment, > education, and training for museums, historical societies, libraries, other > cultural institutions as well as public and private clients.* > > > > - > To unsubscribe from this list send an email to > imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: > "unsubscribe pestlist" > Any problems email l...@zaks.com > > > > > - > To unsubscribe from this list send an email to > imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: > "unsubscribe pestlist" > Any problems email l...@zaks.com > > > > -- *Alex Roach* *Director* Modified Atmospheres *M:* 0414 663 472 ABN: 66 164 577 557 - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" OR just send an email to l...@zaks.com and ask to be removed. Any problems email l...@zaks.com
Aw: [pestlist] anoxic treatment update and more questions
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List.To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.netTo unsubscribe look at the footer of this email.--- Hi Nicole, what temperature do you have for your treatment and what pest (in wood or others?). if you have about 25 C and the anoxia systhem is working, you should have 0,0 % Oxygen and 3 weeks should be enough. For wood boring pests it should be fine also, but they one of are the hardest to kill with anoxia. All the best from Europe, Pascal Gesendet: Dienstag, 02. Januar 2018 um 18:10 Uhr Von: "Nicole Grabow" <nicolegra...@gmail.com> An: pestlist@museumpests.net, "AIC Objects Specialty Group Discussion" <os...@cool.conservation-us.org> Betreff: [pestlist] anoxic treatment update and more questions This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Hello lists (crossposting with OSG and Pests), Thank you all for your help and advice in designing an anoxic system. I was able to order the RP-K oxygen scavengers direct from Mitsubishi and since there were none in stock in all of North America they shipped them all the way from Tokyo. My RH is holding at 45%, which is good. Also, a very generous colleague has lent us an oxygen detecting system. I am writing now to ask if anyone - particularly perhaps the bug experts on the Pest list - can tell me about the life cycle of the Anobiidae family, and if there is any wiggle room on the 21-day recommendation for anoxic treatment. The shipment from Japan set us back a few days and we will hit the 21-day mark exactly one day after the show opens. What kind of risk are we looking at if we choose to take them out after 20 days? Thanks, Nicole Nicole Grabow Senior Objects Conservator and Preservation Conservator Midwest Art Conservation Center 2400 Third Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55404 (612)870-3129 ngra...@preserveart.org The Midwest Art Conservation Center is a non-profit regional center for the preservation and conservation of art and artifacts providing treatment, education, and training for museums, historical societies, libraries, other cultural institutions as well as public and private clients. - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com -To unsubscribe from this list send an email toimail...@museumpests.net and in the body put:"unsubscribe pestlist"Any problems email l...@zaks.com
RE: [pestlist] FW: Bug
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- This is great thank you. Ironically – it was located on a wall – on the 6th floor of our old, pre-war building. We are working on an internal PSA for staff – to increase buy in – and the image of an insect crawling on a wall next to a photograph – is helpful – sadly. Lisa Bruno Carol Lee Shen Chief Conservator Brooklyn Museum 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11238-6052 P 718-501-6562 brooklynmuseum.org<https://www.brooklynmuseum.org> Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/brooklynmuseum> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/brooklynmuseum> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/brooklynmuseum> | Tumblr<https://brooklynmuseum.tumblr.com> From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net [mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net] On Behalf Of Tony Irwin Sent: Friday, December 29, 2017 1:32 PM To: pestlist@museumpests.net Subject: Re: [pestlist] FW: Bug This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- This particular species is Porcellionides pruinosus, a woodlouse that is normally associated with manure heaps or compost heaps, but is occasionally found under stones, etc. A check on the grounds around the building may indicate its origin. Dr A.G.Irwin 47 The Avenues Norwich Norfolk NR2 3PH England mobile: +44(0)7880707834 phone: +44(0)1603 453524 On 29 December 2017 at 17:51, Pollack, Richard J <richard_poll...@harvard.edu<mailto:richard_poll...@harvard.edu>> wrote: This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- As others have concluded, this is an isopod. Most likely, it wandered in beneath a door, through a non-sealed utility penetration, or was a stowaway on a box or within potted plants brought into the facility. With few exceptions, isopods are inconsequential. They'll perish from desiccation in a matter of days or so, unless they're in a basement or other site where it is particularly humid, or where there's a ready source of water. These do feast upon organic matter. One isopod won't likely cause damage to artifacts within a museum. Damage can, indeed, become a concern if you regularly find these in museum exhibit or storage areas. Such observations should stimulate efforts to limit their entrance and survival. Check exterior doors to ensure that the door bottoms seal well. If you can see light beneath the door, then the door isn't secure against pests. Then, check ground level windows and utility penetrations. Sealing up any openings will be a sustainable, environmentally appropriate and fiscally prudent strategy. -Rich Richard J. Pollack, PhD HARVARD UNIVERSITY Environmental Health, Safety and Emergency Management (EHSEM) Senior Environmental Public Health Officer 46 Blackstone St.<https://maps.google.com/?q=46+Blackstone+St.%0D+%0D+Cambridge,+MA+02139%0D+%0D+*Office*:+617=gmail=g> Cambridge, MA 02139<https://maps.google.com/?q=46+Blackstone+St.%0D+%0D+Cambridge,+MA+02139%0D+%0D+*Office*:+617=gmail=g> Office<https://maps.google.com/?q=46+Blackstone+St.%0D+%0D+Cambridge,+MA+02139%0D+%0D+*Office*:+617=gmail=g>: 617-495-2995<tel:(617)%20495-2995> Cell: 617-447-0763<tel:(617)%20447-0763> www.ehs.harvard.edu<http://www.ehs.harvard.edu> richard_poll...@harvard.edu<mailto:richard_poll...@harvard.edu> HARVARD T.H. CHAN SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH Instructor, Department of Immunology & Infectious Diseases ____ From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net> <pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net>> on behalf of JP Brown <jpbr...@fieldmuseum.org<mailto:jpbr...@fieldmuseum.org>> Sent: Friday, December 29, 2017 12:34:42 PM To: pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> Subject: Re: [pestlist] FW: Bug This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Dear Lisa Looks like an isopod (not an expert, but possibly a rolypoly/woodlouse). Not a threat to collections. Unless someone has been moving rotting wood or leaf litter through the museum, it probably came from outside on somone’s shoes. Best
[pestlist] Conservator needed for assessment and guidance
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Dear all, We here at the Ministry of Culture in Antigua and Barbuda (Caribbean) are hoping in very short time to apply for funding to assist with the rehabilitation of a small number of 20th-century artefacts (sculptures (mostly wooden), framed paintings, and wooden plaques) currently being housed at a site that is in severe disrepair. While we would ideally like to get started right away with the stabilisation and/or restoration of the items, we are aware that any expert approached would first like to assess the objects in person. To this end, I am asking after the availability of any conservator subscribed to this list to undertake an assessment/analysis over the course of 2018. Unfortunately, at this point, I can get no more specific than "sometime in 2018". Further, we are interested in knowing if it would be possible, with photos and dimensions given beforehand, for any guidance to be offered towards the formulation of a budget that would refer to the stabilisation and/or restoration of the sculpture pieces that are most under threat (from termite infestation). Warm regards. Hazra C. Medica Advisor/Consultant on Cultural Matters Ministry of Trade, Commerce & Industry Ministry of Sports, Culture & National Festivals Sir Vivian Richards Stadium North Sound, Antigua W.I. - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" OR just send an email to l...@zaks.com and ask to be removed. Any problems email l...@zaks.com
RE: [pestlist] FW: Bug
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- THANKS! Lisa Bruno Carol Lee Shen Chief Conservator Brooklyn Museum 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11238-6052 P 718-501-6562 brooklynmuseum.org<https://www.brooklynmuseum.org> Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/brooklynmuseum> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/brooklynmuseum> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/brooklynmuseum> | Tumblr<https://brooklynmuseum.tumblr.com> From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net [mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net] On Behalf Of JP Brown Sent: Friday, December 29, 2017 12:35 PM To: pestlist@museumpests.net Subject: Re: [pestlist] FW: Bug This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Dear Lisa Looks like an isopod (not an expert, but possibly a rolypoly/woodlouse). Not a threat to collections. Unless someone has been moving rotting wood or leaf litter through the museum, it probably came from outside on somone’s shoes. Best JP On Friday, December 29, 2017, Lisa Bruno <lisa.br...@brooklynmuseum.org<mailto:lisa.br...@brooklynmuseum.org>> wrote: This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- This was found on a wall in a gallery. Does anyone have thoughts on its ID? Not something we've seen before. Thanks in advance. Lisa Bruno Carol Lee Shen Chief Conservator Brooklyn Museum 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11238-6052 P 718-501-6562 - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net<mailto:imail...@museumpests.net> and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" OR just send an email to l...@zaks.com<mailto:l...@zaks.com> and ask to be removed. Any problems email l...@zaks.com<mailto:l...@zaks.com> -- JP Brown Regenstein Conservator for Pacific Anthropology Gantz Family Collections Center The Field Museum 1400 S Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60605 t: +1 312 665 7879 f: +1 312 665 7193 - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net<mailto:imail...@museumpests.net> and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com<mailto:l...@zaks.com> - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" OR just send an email to l...@zaks.com and ask to be removed. Any problems email l...@zaks.com
Re: [pestlist] FW: Bug
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- This particular species is *Porcellionides pruinosus*, a woodlouse that is normally associated with manure heaps or compost heaps, but is occasionally found under stones, etc. A check on the grounds around the building may indicate its origin. Dr A.G.Irwin 47 The Avenues Norwich Norfolk NR2 3PH England mobile: +44(0)7880707834 phone: +44(0)1603 453524 On 29 December 2017 at 17:51, Pollack, Richard J < richard_poll...@harvard.edu> wrote: > This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. > To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net > To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. > --- > > As others have concluded, this is an isopod. Most likely, it wandered in > beneath a door, through a non-sealed utility penetration, or was a stowaway > on a box or within potted plants brought into the facility. With few > exceptions, isopods are inconsequential. They'll perish from desiccation in > a matter of days or so, unless they're in a basement or other site where it > is particularly humid, or where there's a ready source of water. > > > These do feast upon organic matter. One isopod won't likely cause damage > to artifacts within a museum. Damage can, indeed, become a concern if you > regularly find these in museum exhibit or storage areas. Such observations > should stimulate efforts to limit their entrance and survival. Check > exterior doors to ensure that the door bottoms seal well. If you can see > light beneath the door, then the door isn't secure against pests. Then, > check ground level windows and utility penetrations. Sealing up any > openings will be a sustainable, environmentally appropriate and fiscally > prudent strategy. > > > -Rich > > > *Richard J. Pollack, PhD* > > *HARVARD UNIVERSITY* > > Environmental Health, Safety and Emergency Management (EHSEM) > > Senior Environmental Public Health Officer > > 46 Blackstone St. > <https://maps.google.com/?q=46+Blackstone+St.%0D+%0D+Cambridge,+MA+02139%0D+%0D+*Office*:+617=gmail=g> > > Cambridge, MA 02139 > <https://maps.google.com/?q=46+Blackstone+St.%0D+%0D+Cambridge,+MA+02139%0D+%0D+*Office*:+617=gmail=g> > > *Office > <https://maps.google.com/?q=46+Blackstone+St.%0D+%0D+Cambridge,+MA+02139%0D+%0D+*Office*:+617=gmail=g>*: > 617-495-2995 <(617)%20495-2995> *Cell*: 617-447-0763 <(617)%20447-0763> > > www.ehs.harvard.edu > > richard_poll...@harvard.edu > > > > *HARVARD T.H. CHAN SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH* > > Instructor, Department of Immunology & Infectious Diseases > -- > *From:* pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net <pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net> > on behalf of JP Brown <jpbr...@fieldmuseum.org> > *Sent:* Friday, December 29, 2017 12:34:42 PM > *To:* pestlist@museumpests.net > *Subject:* Re: [pestlist] FW: Bug > > This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. > To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net > To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. > --- > Dear Lisa > > Looks like an isopod (not an expert, but possibly a rolypoly/woodlouse). > Not a threat to collections. Unless someone has been moving rotting wood or > leaf litter through the museum, it probably came from outside on somone’s > shoes. > > Best > > JP > > On Friday, December 29, 2017, Lisa Bruno <lisa.br...@brooklynmuseum.org> > wrote: > > > This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. > To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net > To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. > --- > > > > This was found on a wall in a gallery. Does anyone have thoughts on its > ID? Not something we've seen before. > > Thanks in advance. > > Lisa Bruno > Carol Lee Shen Chief Conservator > Brooklyn Museum > 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11238 > <https://maps.google.com/?q=200+Eastern+Parkway,+Brooklyn,+NY+11238=gmail=g> > -6052 > P 718-501-6562 <(718)%20501-6562> > > > > > - > To unsubscribe from this list send an email to > imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: > "unsubscribe pestlist" OR just send an > email to l...@zaks.com and ask to be > removed. > Any problems email l...@zaks.com > > > > -- &g
Re: [pestlist] FW: Bug
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- As others have concluded, this is an isopod. Most likely, it wandered in beneath a door, through a non-sealed utility penetration, or was a stowaway on a box or within potted plants brought into the facility. With few exceptions, isopods are inconsequential. They'll perish from desiccation in a matter of days or so, unless they're in a basement or other site where it is particularly humid, or where there's a ready source of water. These do feast upon organic matter. One isopod won't likely cause damage to artifacts within a museum. Damage can, indeed, become a concern if you regularly find these in museum exhibit or storage areas. Such observations should stimulate efforts to limit their entrance and survival. Check exterior doors to ensure that the door bottoms seal well. If you can see light beneath the door, then the door isn't secure against pests. Then, check ground level windows and utility penetrations. Sealing up any openings will be a sustainable, environmentally appropriate and fiscally prudent strategy. -Rich Richard J. Pollack, PhD HARVARD UNIVERSITY Environmental Health, Safety and Emergency Management (EHSEM) Senior Environmental Public Health Officer 46 Blackstone St. Cambridge, MA 02139 Office: 617-495-2995 Cell: 617-447-0763 www.ehs.harvard.edu richard_poll...@harvard.edu<mailto:richard_poll...@harvard.edu> HARVARD T.H. CHAN SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH Instructor, Department of Immunology & Infectious Diseases ____ From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net <pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net> on behalf of JP Brown <jpbr...@fieldmuseum.org> Sent: Friday, December 29, 2017 12:34:42 PM To: pestlist@museumpests.net Subject: Re: [pestlist] FW: Bug This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Dear Lisa Looks like an isopod (not an expert, but possibly a rolypoly/woodlouse). Not a threat to collections. Unless someone has been moving rotting wood or leaf litter through the museum, it probably came from outside on somone’s shoes. Best JP On Friday, December 29, 2017, Lisa Bruno <lisa.br...@brooklynmuseum.org<mailto:lisa.br...@brooklynmuseum.org>> wrote: This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- This was found on a wall in a gallery. Does anyone have thoughts on its ID? Not something we've seen before. Thanks in advance. Lisa Bruno Carol Lee Shen Chief Conservator Brooklyn Museum 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11238-6052 P 718-501-6562 - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net<mailto:imail...@museumpests.net> and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" OR just send an email to l...@zaks.com<mailto:l...@zaks.com> and ask to be removed. Any problems email l...@zaks.com<mailto:l...@zaks.com> -- JP Brown Regenstein Conservator for Pacific Anthropology Gantz Family Collections Center The Field Museum 1400 S Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60605 t: +1 312 665 7879 f: +1 312 665 7193 - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" OR just send an email to l...@zaks.com and ask to be removed. Any problems email l...@zaks.com
RE: [pestlist] FW: Bug
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- It’s an isopod. Commonly called a woodlouse or sowbug (as Todd noted). It’s not one that can roll itself into a perfect sphere, but can roll up a little. Usually roly-poly refers to those species that can ball up into spheres for defense. It’s from outdoors and come in around doorways, windows, up on walls, cracks in foundations, and live under rocks, logs, in leaf litter and mulch, etc. When these die (as in other arthropods as well) they become food for foraging dermestid beetle larvae. Louis N. Sorkin, B.C.E. Entomologist, Arachnologist, Myriapodologist Insect Cuisine & Entomophagy Research [cid:image001.png@01D235DF.2C8D90E0] Division of Invertebrate Zoology|American Museum of Natural History Central Park West at 79th Street|New York, New York 10024-5192 sor...@amnh.org<mailto:sor...@amnh.org> 212-769-5613 voice | 212-769-5277 fax | 917-953-0094 local pager http://www.amnh.org/our-research/staff-directory/louis-n.-sorkin [cid:image004.jpg@01D380A3.2E4B7CC0] The New York Entomological Society, Inc. www.nyentsoc.org<http://www.nyentsoc.org/> n...@amnh.org<mailto:n...@amnh.org> [cid:image001.png@01D110A0.A110F570] From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net [mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net] On Behalf Of JP Brown Sent: Friday, December 29, 2017 12:35 PM To: pestlist@museumpests.net Subject: Re: [pestlist] FW: Bug This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Dear Lisa Looks like an isopod (not an expert, but possibly a rolypoly/woodlouse). Not a threat to collections. Unless someone has been moving rotting wood or leaf litter through the museum, it probably came from outside on somone’s shoes. Best JP On Friday, December 29, 2017, Lisa Bruno <lisa.br...@brooklynmuseum.org<mailto:lisa.br...@brooklynmuseum.org>> wrote: This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- This was found on a wall in a gallery. Does anyone have thoughts on its ID? Not something we've seen before. Thanks in advance. Lisa Bruno Carol Lee Shen Chief Conservator Brooklyn Museum 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11238-6052 P 718-501-6562 - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net<mailto:imail...@museumpests.net> and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" OR just send an email to l...@zaks.com<mailto:l...@zaks.com> and ask to be removed. Any problems email l...@zaks.com<mailto:l...@zaks.com> -- JP Brown Regenstein Conservator for Pacific Anthropology Gantz Family Collections Center The Field Museum 1400 S Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60605 t: +1 312 665 7879 f: +1 312 665 7193 - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net<mailto:imail...@museumpests.net> and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com<mailto:l...@zaks.com> - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" OR just send an email to l...@zaks.com and ask to be removed. Any problems email l...@zaks.com
Re: [pestlist] FW: Bug
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- My guess would be a "sowbug". If that is what it is, my understanding is they are not a threat to artwork. It can be common for them to come in through cracks in a foundation. -Todd On Fri, Dec 29, 2017 at 11:04 AM, Lisa Bruno <lisa.br...@brooklynmuseum.org> wrote: > > This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. > To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net > To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. > --- > > > > This was found on a wall in a gallery. Does anyone have thoughts on its > ID? Not something we've seen before. > > Thanks in advance. > > Lisa Bruno > Carol Lee Shen Chief Conservator > Brooklyn Museum > 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11238-6052 > P 718-501-6562 > > > > > - > To unsubscribe from this list send an email to > imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: > "unsubscribe pestlist" OR just send an > email to l...@zaks.com and ask to be > removed. > Any problems email l...@zaks.com ----- To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" OR just send an email to l...@zaks.com and ask to be removed. Any problems email l...@zaks.com
Re: [pestlist] FW: Bug
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Hi Lisa. Happy New Year! Your critter is a sow bug. Came in from the cold. May have been in a sheltered area somewhere in the museum and decided to take a stroll. Not a museum threat. Carpet beetle larvae don’t seem to eat their carcasses. Tom Parker 610-348-9890 Cell Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 29, 2017, at 12:04 PM, Lisa Bruno <lisa.br...@brooklynmuseum.org> > wrote: > > > This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. > To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net > To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. > --- > > > > This was found on a wall in a gallery. Does anyone have thoughts on its ID? > Not something we've seen before. > > Thanks in advance. > > Lisa Bruno > Carol Lee Shen Chief Conservator > Brooklyn Museum > 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11238-6052 > P 718-501-6562 > > > > > - > To unsubscribe from this list send an email to > imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: > "unsubscribe pestlist" OR just send an > email to l...@zaks.com and ask to be > removed. > Any problems email l...@zaks.com > > > > Sent from my iPhone - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" OR just send an email to l...@zaks.com and ask to be removed. Any problems email l...@zaks.com
Re: [pestlist] Moth ID Help
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Based on the photos I also agree that these are not clothes moths but what I've heard called brown house moths. I was once told that they are related to clothes moths which is why they end up in pheromone lures. Sharon On Dec 12, 2017 12:46 PM, "Tony Irwin" <dr.tony.ir...@gmail.com> wrote: > This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. > To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net > To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. > --- > I have to say that none of these moths looks like *Tinea pellionella* or > *Phereoeca > uterella. *My guess is that they are all accidentals from outside. I'm > happy to have a look at some specimens, and will be able to say if they are > one of the pest species, but my familiarity with the North American "wild" > microlepidoptera borders on the non-existent, so approaching a local > lepidopterist might be your best bet for a definitive answer. > Best wishes > Tony > > Dr A.G.Irwin > 47 The Avenues > <https://maps.google.com/?q=47+The+Avenues+Norwich+Norfolk+NR2+3PH+England=gmail=g> > Norwich > <https://maps.google.com/?q=47+The+Avenues+Norwich+Norfolk+NR2+3PH+England=gmail=g> > Norfolk NR2 3PH > <https://maps.google.com/?q=47+The+Avenues+Norwich+Norfolk+NR2+3PH+England=gmail=g> > England > <https://maps.google.com/?q=47+The+Avenues+Norwich+Norfolk+NR2+3PH+England=gmail=g> > > mobile: +44(0)7880707834 <+44%207880%20707834> > phone: +44(0)1603 453524 <+44%201603%20453524> > > On 12 December 2017 at 15:16, Matthew Mickletz <mmi...@winterthur.org> > wrote: > >> This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. >> To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net >> To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. >> --- >> >> Hello, >> >> >> >> To my eye they are all casemaking clothes moths. They have been known to >> travel through air ducts. >> >> >> >> Matthew A. Mickletz – Manager, Preventive Conservation – Winterthur >> Museum <http://www.winterthur.org/> – 302.888.4752 <(302)%20888-4752> >> >> IPM Working Group Co-Chair >> >> >> >> *From:* pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net [mailto:pestlist-owner@museump >> ests.net] *On Behalf Of *Megan Mizuta >> *Sent:* Monday, December 11, 2017 4:32 PM >> *To:* pestlist@museumpests.net >> *Subject:* [pestlist] Moth ID Help >> >> >> >> This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. >> To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net >> To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. >> --- >> >> Dear PestList, >> >> >> >> Can anyone identify these two sets of moths? We’ve been finding them in >> mechanical rooms and near exterior doors. The smaller moth (photo “Moth3”) >> has been showing up on pheromone traps with webbing clothes moth and >> casemaking clothes moth lures. Only adults have been found. >> >> >> >> Thanks in advance, >> >> Megan >> >> >> >> Megan Mizuta >> >> Associate Registrar, Loans and Exhibitions >> >> mmiz...@nhmu.utah.edu >> >> (801) 587-5774 >> >> Natural History Museum of Utah (UMNH) >> <https://nhmu.utah.edu/search-our-collections> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by >> *E.F.A. Project* <http://www.efa-project.org>, and is believed to be >> clean. >> Click here to report this message as spam. >> <http://mail.winterthur.org/cgi-bin/learn-msg.cgi?id=4C3B2100D72.A62DB=b7fc80ba4de4deaa6749a585747acf44> >> >> - >> To unsubscribe from this list send an email to >> imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: >> "unsubscribe pestlist" >> Any problems email l...@zaks.com >> >> >> >> >> - >> To unsubscribe from this list send an email to >> imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: >> "unsubscribe pestlist" >> Any problems email l...@zaks.com >> >> >> >> > > - > To unsubscribe from this list send an email to > imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: > "unsubscribe pestlist" > Any problems email l...@zaks.com > > > > - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" OR just send an email to l...@zaks.com and ask to be removed. Any problems email l...@zaks.com
Re: [pestlist] Moth ID Help
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- I have to say that none of these moths looks like *Tinea pellionella* or *Phereoeca uterella. *My guess is that they are all accidentals from outside. I'm happy to have a look at some specimens, and will be able to say if they are one of the pest species, but my familiarity with the North American "wild" microlepidoptera borders on the non-existent, so approaching a local lepidopterist might be your best bet for a definitive answer. Best wishes Tony Dr A.G.Irwin 47 The Avenues Norwich Norfolk NR2 3PH England mobile: +44(0)7880707834 phone: +44(0)1603 453524 On 12 December 2017 at 15:16, Matthew Mickletz <mmi...@winterthur.org> wrote: > This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. > To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net > To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. > --- > > Hello, > > > > To my eye they are all casemaking clothes moths. They have been known to > travel through air ducts. > > > > Matthew A. Mickletz – Manager, Preventive Conservation – Winterthur Museum > <http://www.winterthur.org/> – 302.888.4752 <(302)%20888-4752> > > IPM Working Group Co-Chair > > > > *From:* pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net [mailto:pestlist-owner@ > museumpests.net] *On Behalf Of *Megan Mizuta > *Sent:* Monday, December 11, 2017 4:32 PM > *To:* pestlist@museumpests.net > *Subject:* [pestlist] Moth ID Help > > > > This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. > To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net > To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. > --- > > Dear PestList, > > > > Can anyone identify these two sets of moths? We’ve been finding them in > mechanical rooms and near exterior doors. The smaller moth (photo “Moth3”) > has been showing up on pheromone traps with webbing clothes moth and > casemaking clothes moth lures. Only adults have been found. > > > > Thanks in advance, > > Megan > > > > Megan Mizuta > > Associate Registrar, Loans and Exhibitions > > mmiz...@nhmu.utah.edu > > (801) 587-5774 > > Natural History Museum of Utah (UMNH) > <https://nhmu.utah.edu/search-our-collections> > > > > > -- > This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by > *E.F.A. Project* <http://www.efa-project.org>, and is believed to be > clean. > Click here to report this message as spam. > <http://mail.winterthur.org/cgi-bin/learn-msg.cgi?id=4C3B2100D72.A62DB=b7fc80ba4de4deaa6749a585747acf44> > > - > To unsubscribe from this list send an email to > imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: > "unsubscribe pestlist" > Any problems email l...@zaks.com > > > > > - > To unsubscribe from this list send an email to > imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: > "unsubscribe pestlist" > Any problems email l...@zaks.com > > > > - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" OR just send an email to l...@zaks.com and ask to be removed. Any problems email l...@zaks.com
RE: [pestlist] Moth ID Help
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Hello, To my eye they are all casemaking clothes moths. They have been known to travel through air ducts. Matthew A. Mickletz - Manager, Preventive Conservation - Winterthur Museum<http://www.winterthur.org/> - 302.888.4752 IPM Working Group Co-Chair From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net [mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net] On Behalf Of Megan Mizuta Sent: Monday, December 11, 2017 4:32 PM To: pestlist@museumpests.net Subject: [pestlist] Moth ID Help This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Dear PestList, Can anyone identify these two sets of moths? We've been finding them in mechanical rooms and near exterior doors. The smaller moth (photo "Moth3") has been showing up on pheromone traps with webbing clothes moth and casemaking clothes moth lures. Only adults have been found. Thanks in advance, Megan Megan Mizuta Associate Registrar, Loans and Exhibitions mmiz...@nhmu.utah.edu<mailto:mmiz...@nhmu.utah.edu> (801) 587-5774 Natural History Museum of Utah (UMNH)<https://nhmu.utah.edu/search-our-collections> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by E.F.A. Project<http://www.efa-project.org>, and is believed to be clean. Click here to report this message as spam.<http://mail.winterthur.org/cgi-bin/learn-msg.cgi?id=4C3B2100D72.A62DB=b7fc80ba4de4deaa6749a585747acf44> - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net<mailto:imail...@museumpests.net> and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com<mailto:l...@zaks.com> - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" OR just send an email to l...@zaks.com and ask to be removed. Any problems email l...@zaks.com
RE: [pestlist] Moth ID Help
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- I would also appreciate an ID on this particular moth. I’ve been finding them off and on for several months. Heidi Mead Fossil Preparation Natural History Museum Biological and Environmental Sciences GEORGIA COLLEGE 102 Herty Hall, Campus Box 081 Milledgeville, GA 31061 heidi.m...@gcsu.edu<mailto:heidi.m...@gcsu.edu> [emaillogo] From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net [mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net] On Behalf Of Jennifer Pietarila Sent: Monday, December 11, 2017 4:47 PM To: pestlist@museumpests.net Subject: Re: [pestlist] Moth ID Help This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- I would like to know as well. I been seeing the same moth in the HVAC filters and occasionally flying around the office area. I have yet to find them in any pheromone traps. I posted photos about a month ago asking if anyone could ID the moths but didn't get a definitive answer if they were related to webbing clothes or casemaking clothes moths. - Jennifer On Mon, Dec 11, 2017 at 1:35 PM Megan Mizuta <mmiz...@nhmu.utah.edu<mailto:mmiz...@nhmu.utah.edu>> wrote: This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Dear PestList, Can anyone identify these two sets of moths? We’ve been finding them in mechanical rooms and near exterior doors. The smaller moth (photo “Moth3”) has been showing up on pheromone traps with webbing clothes moth and casemaking clothes moth lures. Only adults have been found. Thanks in advance, Megan Megan Mizuta Associate Registrar, Loans and Exhibitions mmiz...@nhmu.utah.edu<mailto:mmiz...@nhmu.utah.edu> (801) 587-5774<tel:(801)%20587-5774> Natural History Museum of Utah (UMNH)<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnhmu.utah.edu%2Fsearch-our-collections=02%7C01%7Cheidi.mead%40gcsu.edu%7C525988d6d18e4671894208d540e0f5d0%7Cbfd29cfa8e7142e69abc953a6d6f07d6%7C0%7C0%7C636486257312320809=mjIWiagzfY7Hom0cAYKldRoT2epyqF3YLEUw6XZ%2Br4Q%3D=0> - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net<mailto:imail...@museumpests.net> and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com<mailto:l...@zaks.com> - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net<mailto:imail...@museumpests.net> and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com<mailto:l...@zaks.com> - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" OR just send an email to l...@zaks.com and ask to be removed. Any problems email l...@zaks.com
Re: [pestlist] Moth ID Help
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- I would like to know as well. I been seeing the same moth in the HVAC filters and occasionally flying around the office area. I have yet to find them in any pheromone traps. I posted photos about a month ago asking if anyone could ID the moths but didn't get a definitive answer if they were related to webbing clothes or casemaking clothes moths. - Jennifer On Mon, Dec 11, 2017 at 1:35 PM Megan Mizuta <mmiz...@nhmu.utah.edu> wrote: > This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. > To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net > To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. > --- > > Dear PestList, > > > > Can anyone identify these two sets of moths? We’ve been finding them in > mechanical rooms and near exterior doors. The smaller moth (photo “Moth3”) > has been showing up on pheromone traps with webbing clothes moth and > casemaking clothes moth lures. Only adults have been found. > > > > Thanks in advance, > > Megan > > > > Megan Mizuta > > Associate Registrar, Loans and Exhibitions > > mmiz...@nhmu.utah.edu > > (801) 587-5774 > > Natural History Museum of Utah (UMNH) > <https://nhmu.utah.edu/search-our-collections> > > > > ----- > To unsubscribe from this list send an email to > imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: > "unsubscribe pestlist" > Any problems email l...@zaks.com > > > > ----- To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" OR just send an email to l...@zaks.com and ask to be removed. Any problems email l...@zaks.com
RE: [pestlist] Anoxic treatment
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- We currently use anoxia treatments on an as-needed basis using Mavelseal bags we make to the size needed, and Ageless ZPT-2000. We have needed to treat less than 10 objects in the last year, most with multiple materials, including feathers, and some archaeological wood. We no longer include indicators- they are unreliable- but with the small size of most of our bags/anoxia chambers it’s possible to observe the 20% reduction in volume within the first 24 hours. I have used a Hobo inside the bag to record changes in RH as well. The RH will drop by a small percentage but NOT to zero! I have used acid free tissue paper as an RH buffer as well as for surface protection, and have used silica gel for larger volume or more vulnerable objects. This is a reliable if limited solution- it is slow and it cannot be monitored exactly, but is effective and cost effective for our needs.. We are considering a freezer and have access to a tent-system if a larger scale treatment is ever needed. Casey From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net [mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net] On Behalf Of Nicole Grabow Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2017 2:04 PM To: pestlist@museumpests.net Subject: [pestlist] Anoxic treatment This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- I have a couple of questions about anoxic pest treatments using oxygen scavengers. I more commonly use low-temperature treatment and I'm more familiar with that technique, but I understand the anoxia is recommended for laminate structures and painted wood. My first question is about oxygen indicators. I know that the Ageless indicators are prone to failure, but more sophisticated instrumentation is expensive. I have received quotes for both the MOCON OpTech Model P and the PreSens Fibox 4, but at over $5K they are out of our budget for this fiscal year. Does anyone have a less expensive solution, or, alternately, equipment that we could rent for a singe project? My second question has do to with the basic premise that anoxia is safer than freezing, and the basis of my concern is relative humidity. With anoxia induced by oxygen scavengers (which is the system I have available to me) the RH ultimately goes to 0% - or else the scavengers aren’t working. 21 days of this does not seem safer than 72 hours of freezing - what am I missing? Nicole Grabow - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net<mailto:imail...@museumpests.net> and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com<mailto:l...@zaks.com> - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" OR just send an email to l...@zaks.com and ask to be removed. Any problems email l...@zaks.com
Re: [pestlist] Pheromone Pest Control Traps (UNCLASSIFIED)
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- I agree with Pascal's cogent explanation below. One of the key components in an effective IPM program is exclusion/structural integrity. For any type of trapping program to work, efforts must be taken to physically exclude the pest from the structure. If the 'conservators' were speaking in the context of large, porous structures such as warehouses, old barracks, hangars, or museums in re-purposed historic military buildings, then their warnings could be applicable. As a blanket statement, however, it doesn't make much sense. We have used pheromone traps in the Minnesota History Center to track down the source of a clothes moth infestation and they worked very well. Paul Storch Minnesota Historical Society On Tue, Nov 28, 2017 at 1:36 PM, Pascal Querner <pascal.quer...@gmx.at> wrote: > This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. > To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net > To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. > --- > > Dear Scott, > > > > I must say that the advice from the two conservators giving the course was > not very precise!! I give a lot of IPM courses in Europe and other places, > and usually we get this question at every workshop, here is my standard > answer: > > 1. Yes it is possible that we attract animals from outside, but place > pheromone traps in the center of the room at least 5-10m from windows and > doors to prevent this. -> easy to prevent > > 2. Usually sex pheromones for moths and carpet beetles will only attract > the males and you need a female laying eggs to start an infestation. -> so > no big problem! > > 3. If I have the feeling that there is a source of moths outside of the > building, this is a very important information and I place one trap inside > and one outside to have a reliable answer to this question. If they really > come from outside (a bird nest or dead animal can be a source of the > infestation) your collection inside is at risk to get infested -> get rid > of the problem > > 4. If you use food bait for mice (or some beetles) yes you can attract > animals from outside so you have to think if the information is useful and > important for you. > > Pheromone traps are a very important tool for the monitoring of many pests > and I use hundreds for webbing clothes moths in many buildings, they > collect a lot of important information’s for the IPM!! > > > > All the best from Vienna, > > > > Pascal > > > > CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED > > > > Good morning. I work for the US Army at one of their museums and we use > pheromone pest control traps, especially for carpet beetles. One of my > staff was at a US Army museums course two weeks ago and was told by two > conservators that all pheromone traps must be removed from all Army museums > as they lure bugs in from outside with the pheromone - like through doors > and windows. They stated that it attracts more insects in to the buildings > and makes it more difficult to control pests (we have these pheromone traps > as well as ground traps near doors and windows to catch anything coming in > - no carpet beetles in the floor traps but we do get a couple in the > pheromone traps). I have never heard of this happening before and wanted to > check to see anyone has heard of this or knew approximately how far one of > the pheromone traps "odor" went out from the trap. I just can't see that > one of these small traps can lure insects through doors and walls like the > two conservators stated. Any information you could provide would be greatly > appreciated. > > > > Thank you. > > > > Scott A. Neel, PhD > > Director / Curator > > Fort Sill National Historic Landmark and Museum > > US Army Fires Center of Excellence > > 372 Gannahl Road > > Fort Sill, OK 73503 > > Office: 580-442-6570 > > Fax: 580-442-0552 > > Website: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__sill- > 2Dwww.army.mil_museum_=DwIGaQ=o14_68DQy6cMJf5D8ZSrZQ=h76q8gSEGveT_ > ArI6lhAokkItVFZcy_coqmo_UG_Ha8=0OBHW9YpYiFvGakDNIa6ni3MRohiGp > DHHXMOFqI93Nc=fUw1bNv8j_qKJu9vhMDvpwrncaC2I-G9qNKNwRKCb2Y= > > Facebook: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www. > facebook.com_pages_Fort-2DSill-2DNational-2DHistoric- > 2DLandmark-2Dand=DwIGaQ=o14_68DQy6cMJf5D8ZSrZQ=h76q8gSEGveT_ > ArI6lhAokkItVFZcy_coqmo_UG_Ha8=0OBHW9YpYiFvGakDNIa6ni3MRohiGp > DHHXMOFqI93Nc=-1mwzgZbVQQtQoLPOjLD6FsEp34jkJsjEGDH8HH0p
Re: [pestlist] Pheromone Pest Control Traps (UNCLASSIFIED)
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- If you have pheromone traps in multiple sites that are successfully trapping carpet beetles (which would be males)I would be worried about pulling them without educating staff on specific sanitation procedure and setting up protocols on targeted vacuuming to break the cycle. You will have males on the loose looking to procreate. The building envelopes should be evaluated as well at chronic hot spots. Then I would say it would be safer to scale back some..But I would think it unwise to say none ever as they can be quite the resource for pin pointing a breach or source. JTV Joel Voron Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Conservation Dept. Integrated Pest Management Office 757-220-7080 Cell 757-634-1175 E-Mail jvo...@cwf.org [1474552137245_IMG_0499.JPG] From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net <pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net> on behalf of Pascal Querner <pascal.quer...@gmx.at> Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2017 2:36:39 PM To: pestlist@museumpests.net Subject: Re: [pestlist] Pheromone Pest Control Traps (UNCLASSIFIED) This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Dear Scott, I must say that the advice from the two conservators giving the course was not very precise!! I give a lot of IPM courses in Europe and other places, and usually we get this question at every workshop, here is my standard answer: 1. Yes it is possible that we attract animals from outside, but place pheromone traps in the center of the room at least 5-10m from windows and doors to prevent this. -> easy to prevent 2. Usually sex pheromones for moths and carpet beetles will only attract the males and you need a female laying eggs to start an infestation. -> so no big problem! 3. If I have the feeling that there is a source of moths outside of the building, this is a very important information and I place one trap inside and one outside to have a reliable answer to this question. If they really come from outside (a bird nest or dead animal can be a source of the infestation) your collection inside is at risk to get infested -> get rid of the problem 4. If you use food bait for mice (or some beetles) yes you can attract animals from outside so you have to think if the information is useful and important for you. Pheromone traps are a very important tool for the monitoring of many pests and I use hundreds for webbing clothes moths in many buildings, they collect a lot of important information’s for the IPM!! All the best from Vienna, Pascal CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED Good morning. I work for the US Army at one of their museums and we use pheromone pest control traps, especially for carpet beetles. One of my staff was at a US Army museums course two weeks ago and was told by two conservators that all pheromone traps must be removed from all Army museums as they lure bugs in from outside with the pheromone - like through doors and windows. They stated that it attracts more insects in to the buildings and makes it more difficult to control pests (we have these pheromone traps as well as ground traps near doors and windows to catch anything coming in - no carpet beetles in the floor traps but we do get a couple in the pheromone traps). I have never heard of this happening before and wanted to check to see anyone has heard of this or knew approximately how far one of the pheromone traps "odor" went out from the trap. I just can't see that one of these small traps can lure insects through doors and walls like the two conservators stated. Any information you could provide would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Scott A. Neel, PhD Director / Curator Fort Sill National Historic Landmark and Museum US Army Fires Center of Excellence 372 Gannahl Road Fort Sill, OK 73503 Office: 580-442-6570 Fax: 580-442-0552 Website: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__sill-2Dwww.army.mil_museum_=DwIGaQ=o14_68DQy6cMJf5D8ZSrZQ=h76q8gSEGveT_ArI6lhAokkItVFZcy_coqmo_UG_Ha8=0OBHW9YpYiFvGakDNIa6ni3MRohiGpDHHXMOFqI93Nc=fUw1bNv8j_qKJu9vhMDvpwrncaC2I-G9qNKNwRKCb2Y= Facebook: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_pages_Fort-2DSill-2DNational-2DHistoric-2DLandmark-2Dand=DwIGaQ=o14_68DQy6cMJf5D8ZSrZQ=h76q8gSEGveT_ArI6lhAokkItVFZcy_coqmo_UG_Ha8=0OBHW9YpYiFvGakDNIa6ni3MRohiGpDHHXMOFqI93Nc=-1mwzgZbVQQtQoLPOjLD6FsEp34jkJsjEGDH8HH0pbs= Museum/368889589827678 CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED ---
Re: [pestlist] Pheromone Pest Control Traps (UNCLASSIFIED)
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Hi, I completely agree with Pascal and have had a lot of experience with the webbing clothes moth lures. the only think I would add is that they are not intended to get rid of an infestation (as Pascal said they only attract the males) but they are a great way of pinning down the source. I think you need to use your own digression. If you don't feel they are causing a problem then keep using them. I have spoken to many entomologist and they all seem to agree that unless you actually hang it in a open window you shouldn't attract too many outside pest. Hope this helps. Sharon Penton On Tue, Nov 28, 2017 at 2:36 PM, Pascal Querner <pascal.quer...@gmx.at> wrote: > This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. > To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net > To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. > --- > > Dear Scott, > > > > I must say that the advice from the two conservators giving the course was > not very precise!! I give a lot of IPM courses in Europe and other places, > and usually we get this question at every workshop, here is my standard > answer: > > 1. Yes it is possible that we attract animals from outside, but place > pheromone traps in the center of the room at least 5-10m from windows and > doors to prevent this. -> easy to prevent > > 2. Usually sex pheromones for moths and carpet beetles will only attract > the males and you need a female laying eggs to start an infestation. -> so > no big problem! > > 3. If I have the feeling that there is a source of moths outside of the > building, this is a very important information and I place one trap inside > and one outside to have a reliable answer to this question. If they really > come from outside (a bird nest or dead animal can be a source of the > infestation) your collection inside is at risk to get infested -> get rid > of the problem > > 4. If you use food bait for mice (or some beetles) yes you can attract > animals from outside so you have to think if the information is useful and > important for you. > > Pheromone traps are a very important tool for the monitoring of many pests > and I use hundreds for webbing clothes moths in many buildings, they > collect a lot of important information’s for the IPM!! > > > > All the best from Vienna, > > > > Pascal > > > > CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED > > > > Good morning. I work for the US Army at one of their museums and we use > pheromone pest control traps, especially for carpet beetles. One of my > staff was at a US Army museums course two weeks ago and was told by two > conservators that all pheromone traps must be removed from all Army museums > as they lure bugs in from outside with the pheromone - like through doors > and windows. They stated that it attracts more insects in to the buildings > and makes it more difficult to control pests (we have these pheromone traps > as well as ground traps near doors and windows to catch anything coming in > - no carpet beetles in the floor traps but we do get a couple in the > pheromone traps). I have never heard of this happening before and wanted to > check to see anyone has heard of this or knew approximately how far one of > the pheromone traps "odor" went out from the trap. I just can't see that > one of these small traps can lure insects through doors and walls like the > two conservators stated. Any information you could provide would be greatly > appreciated. > > > > Thank you. > > > > Scott A. Neel, PhD > > Director / Curator > > Fort Sill National Historic Landmark and Museum > > US Army Fires Center of Excellence > > 372 Gannahl Road > > Fort Sill, OK 73503 > > Office: 580-442-6570 <(580)%20442-6570> > > Fax: 580-442-0552 <(580)%20442-0552> > > Website: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__sill- > 2Dwww.army.mil_museum_=DwIGaQ=o14_68DQy6cMJf5D8ZSrZQ=h76q8gSEGveT_ > ArI6lhAokkItVFZcy_coqmo_UG_Ha8=0OBHW9YpYiFvGakDNIa6ni3MRohiGp > DHHXMOFqI93Nc=fUw1bNv8j_qKJu9vhMDvpwrncaC2I-G9qNKNwRKCb2Y= > > Facebook: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www. > facebook.com_pages_Fort-2DSill-2DNational-2DHistoric- > 2DLandmark-2Dand=DwIGaQ=o14_68DQy6cMJf5D8ZSrZQ=h76q8gSEGveT_ > ArI6lhAokkItVFZcy_coqmo_UG_Ha8=0OBHW9YpYiFvGakDNIa6ni3MRohiGp > DHHXMOFqI93Nc=-1mwzgZbVQQtQoLPOjLD6FsEp34jkJsjEGDH8HH0pbs= > Museum/368889589827678 > > > > CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED >
Re: [pestlist] Pheromone Pest Control Traps (UNCLASSIFIED)
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Group - The answer from the person in Vienna was excellent. Let me add: Pheromone lures positioned on traps only work in fairly still air. The molecules of the lure have to build up a bit to attract the male moths. Any molecules making their way outdoors would be diluted by even a slight wind and not leave a "trail" sufficient for the males to follow. Thomas A. Parker, PhD President, Entomologist Pest Control Services, Inc. -Original Message- From: Neel, Scott A CIV USARMY FCOE (US) (US) <scott.a.neel2@mail.mil> To: pestlist <pestlist@museumpests.net> Sent: Tue, Nov 28, 2017 12:51 pm Subject: [pestlist] Pheromone Pest Control Traps (UNCLASSIFIED) This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED Good morning. I work for the US Army at one of their museums and we use pheromone pest control traps, especially for carpet beetles. One of my staff was at a US Army museums course two weeks ago and was told by two conservators that all pheromone traps must be removed from all Army museums as they lure bugs in from outside with the pheromone - like through doors and windows. They stated that it attracts more insects in to the buildings and makes it more difficult to control pests (we have these pheromone traps as well as ground traps near doors and windows to catch anything coming in - no carpet beetles in the floor traps but we do get a couple in the pheromone traps). I have never heard of this happening before and wanted to check to see anyone has heard of this or knew approximately how far one of the pheromone traps "odor" went out from the trap. I just can't see that one of these small traps can lure insects through doors and walls like the two conservators stated. Any information you could provide would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Scott A. Neel, PhD Director / Curator Fort Sill National Historic Landmark and Museum US Army Fires Center of Excellence 372 Gannahl Road Fort Sill, OK 73503 Office: 580-442-6570 Fax: 580-442-0552 Website: http://sill-www.army.mil/museum/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fort-Sill-National-Historic-Landmark-and Museum/368889589827678 CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" OR just send an email to l...@zaks.com and ask to be removed. Any problems email l...@zaks.com - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" OR just send an email to l...@zaks.com and ask to be removed. Any problems email l...@zaks.com
Re: [pestlist] Pheromone Pest Control Traps (UNCLASSIFIED)
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List.To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.netTo unsubscribe look at the footer of this email.--- Dear Scott, I must say that the advice from the two conservators giving the course was not very precise!! I give a lot of IPM courses in Europe and other places, and usually we get this question at every workshop, here is my standard answer: 1. Yes it is possible that we attract animals from outside, but place pheromone traps in the center of the room at least 5-10m from windows and doors to prevent this. -> easy to prevent 2. Usually sex pheromones for moths and carpet beetles will only attract the males and you need a female laying eggs to start an infestation. -> so no big problem! 3. If I have the feeling that there is a source of moths outside of the building, this is a very important information and I place one trap inside and one outside to have a reliable answer to this question. If they really come from outside (a bird nest or dead animal can be a source of the infestation) your collection inside is at risk to get infested -> get rid of the problem 4. If you use food bait for mice (or some beetles) yes you can attract animals from outside so you have to think if the information is useful and important for you. Pheromone traps are a very important tool for the monitoring of many pests and I use hundreds for webbing clothes moths in many buildings, they collect a lot of important information’s for the IPM!! All the best from Vienna, Pascal CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED Good morning. I work for the US Army at one of their museums and we use pheromone pest control traps, especially for carpet beetles. One of my staff was at a US Army museums course two weeks ago and was told by two conservators that all pheromone traps must be removed from all Army museums as they lure bugs in from outside with the pheromone - like through doors and windows. They stated that it attracts more insects in to the buildings and makes it more difficult to control pests (we have these pheromone traps as well as ground traps near doors and windows to catch anything coming in - no carpet beetles in the floor traps but we do get a couple in the pheromone traps). I have never heard of this happening before and wanted to check to see anyone has heard of this or knew approximately how far one of the pheromone traps "odor" went out from the trap. I just can't see that one of these small traps can lure insects through doors and walls like the two conservators stated. Any information you could provide would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Scott A. Neel, PhD Director / Curator Fort Sill National Historic Landmark and Museum US Army Fires Center of Excellence 372 Gannahl Road Fort Sill, OK 73503 Office: 580-442-6570 Fax: 580-442-0552 Website: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__sill-2Dwww.army.mil_museum_=DwIGaQ=o14_68DQy6cMJf5D8ZSrZQ=h76q8gSEGveT_ArI6lhAokkItVFZcy_coqmo_UG_Ha8=0OBHW9YpYiFvGakDNIa6ni3MRohiGpDHHXMOFqI93Nc=fUw1bNv8j_qKJu9vhMDvpwrncaC2I-G9qNKNwRKCb2Y= Facebook: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_pages_Fort-2DSill-2DNational-2DHistoric-2DLandmark-2Dand=DwIGaQ=o14_68DQy6cMJf5D8ZSrZQ=h76q8gSEGveT_ArI6lhAokkItVFZcy_coqmo_UG_Ha8=0OBHW9YpYiFvGakDNIa6ni3MRohiGpDHHXMOFqI93Nc=-1mwzgZbVQQtQoLPOjLD6FsEp34jkJsjEGDH8HH0pbs= Museum/368889589827678 CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" OR just send an email to l...@zaks.com and ask to be removed. Any problems email l...@zaks.com -- Laura Russman, MA Curator of Collections Museum Studies Instructor Schingoethe Center Aurora University (630) 844-7845 lrussman @aurora.edu Discover what matters. And build your life around it. aurora.edu | facebook.com/aurorauniversity | twitter.com/aurorau | instagram.com/aurorauniversity - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" OR just send an email to l...@zaks.com and ask to be removed. Any problems email l...@zaks.com -To unsubscribe from this list send an email toimail...@museumpests.net and in the body put:"unsubscribe pestlist"Any problems email l...@zaks.com
Re: [pestlist] Pheromone Pest Control Traps (UNCLASSIFIED)
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Hi Scott, I am by no means an expert when it comes to this sort of thing - I am still learning myself - but from my understanding, the pheromone or no-pheromone trap thing is still heavily up for debate. However...we DO try to avoid pheromone traps where I work - unless we have a problem with a particular pest already and are trying to catch it (mice, for example). Hopefully others can chime in with more expert advice for you! Best of luck, Laura - Original Message - From: "Scott A CIV USARMY FCOE Neel (US)" <scott.a.neel2@mail.mil> To: pestlist@museumpests.net Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2017 11:51:06 AM Subject: [pestlist] Pheromone Pest Control Traps (UNCLASSIFIED) This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED Good morning. I work for the US Army at one of their museums and we use pheromone pest control traps, especially for carpet beetles. One of my staff was at a US Army museums course two weeks ago and was told by two conservators that all pheromone traps must be removed from all Army museums as they lure bugs in from outside with the pheromone - like through doors and windows. They stated that it attracts more insects in to the buildings and makes it more difficult to control pests (we have these pheromone traps as well as ground traps near doors and windows to catch anything coming in - no carpet beetles in the floor traps but we do get a couple in the pheromone traps). I have never heard of this happening before and wanted to check to see anyone has heard of this or knew approximately how far one of the pheromone traps "odor" went out from the trap. I just can't see that one of these small traps can lure insects through doors and walls like the two conservators stated. Any information you could provide would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Scott A. Neel, PhD Director / Curator Fort Sill National Historic Landmark and Museum US Army Fires Center of Excellence 372 Gannahl Road Fort Sill, OK 73503 Office: 580-442-6570 Fax: 580-442-0552 Website: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__sill-2Dwww.army.mil_museum_=DwIGaQ=o14_68DQy6cMJf5D8ZSrZQ=h76q8gSEGveT_ArI6lhAokkItVFZcy_coqmo_UG_Ha8=0OBHW9YpYiFvGakDNIa6ni3MRohiGpDHHXMOFqI93Nc=fUw1bNv8j_qKJu9vhMDvpwrncaC2I-G9qNKNwRKCb2Y= Facebook: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_pages_Fort-2DSill-2DNational-2DHistoric-2DLandmark-2Dand=DwIGaQ=o14_68DQy6cMJf5D8ZSrZQ=h76q8gSEGveT_ArI6lhAokkItVFZcy_coqmo_UG_Ha8=0OBHW9YpYiFvGakDNIa6ni3MRohiGpDHHXMOFqI93Nc=-1mwzgZbVQQtQoLPOjLD6FsEp34jkJsjEGDH8HH0pbs= Museum/368889589827678 CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" OR just send an email to l...@zaks.com and ask to be removed. Any problems email l...@zaks.com -- Laura Russman, MA Curator of Collections Museum Studies Instructor Schingoethe Center Aurora University (630) 844-7845 lrussman @aurora.edu Discover what matters. And build your life around it. aurora.edu | facebook.com/aurorauniversity | twitter.com/aurorau | instagram.com/aurorauniversity - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" OR just send an email to l...@zaks.com and ask to be removed. Any problems email l...@zaks.com
[pestlist] Anoxic treatment
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- I have a couple of questions about anoxic pest treatments using oxygen scavengers. I more commonly use low-temperature treatment and I'm more familiar with that technique, but I understand the anoxia is recommended for laminate structures and painted wood. My first question is about oxygen indicators. I know that the Ageless indicators are prone to failure, but more sophisticated instrumentation is expensive. I have received quotes for both the MOCON OpTech Model P and the PreSens Fibox 4, but at over $5K they are out of our budget for this fiscal year. Does anyone have a less expensive solution, or, alternately, equipment that we could rent for a singe project? My second question has do to with the basic premise that anoxia is safer than freezing, and the basis of my concern is relative humidity. With anoxia induced by oxygen scavengers (which is the system I have available to me) the RH ultimately goes to 0% - or else the scavengers aren’t working. 21 days of this does not seem safer than 72 hours of freezing - what am I missing? Nicole Grabow - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" OR just send an email to l...@zaks.com and ask to be removed. Any problems email l...@zaks.com
[pestlist] Pheromone Pest Control Traps (UNCLASSIFIED)
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED Good morning. I work for the US Army at one of their museums and we use pheromone pest control traps, especially for carpet beetles. One of my staff was at a US Army museums course two weeks ago and was told by two conservators that all pheromone traps must be removed from all Army museums as they lure bugs in from outside with the pheromone - like through doors and windows. They stated that it attracts more insects in to the buildings and makes it more difficult to control pests (we have these pheromone traps as well as ground traps near doors and windows to catch anything coming in - no carpet beetles in the floor traps but we do get a couple in the pheromone traps). I have never heard of this happening before and wanted to check to see anyone has heard of this or knew approximately how far one of the pheromone traps "odor" went out from the trap. I just can't see that one of these small traps can lure insects through doors and walls like the two conservators stated. Any information you could provide would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Scott A. Neel, PhD Director / Curator Fort Sill National Historic Landmark and Museum US Army Fires Center of Excellence 372 Gannahl Road Fort Sill, OK 73503 Office: 580-442-6570 Fax: 580-442-0552 Website: http://sill-www.army.mil/museum/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fort-Sill-National-Historic-Landmark-and Museum/368889589827678 CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" OR just send an email to l...@zaks.com and ask to be removed. Any problems email l...@zaks.com
RE: [pestlist] bug ID
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Bed bugs most likely – survey the area, a deep inspection is warranted. Jude T Plummer, BCE IPM - Pest Control Manager, ISD/FUMD Certified Master Naturalist Certified - Urban and Industrial Entomology Graduate Certificate: Environmental & Occupational Health 200 NW 1 St - Miami, FL 33128 O 305-375-3730 FAX 305-375-3914 C 305-299-9916 Email jpl...@miamidade.gov<mailto:jpl...@miamidade.gov> From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net [mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net] On Behalf Of Maja SM Sent: Thursday, November 23, 2017 10:41 AM To: pestlist@museumpests.net Subject: [pestlist] bug ID This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Hello, I hope that this is the right e-mail and that someone can help us :) We found a lot of small dead bugs between the canvas (painting) and the stretcher. Does anyone know what these bugs might be? If the photos are not good, I can send some new ones... Thank you in advance! Maja - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net<mailto:imail...@museumpests.net> and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com<mailto:l...@zaks.com> - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" OR just send an email to l...@zaks.com and ask to be removed. Any problems email l...@zaks.com
Re: [pestlist] bug ID
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Cool, guys! Thank you very very much, it will be a great addition to restoration documentation. Also, we found something that looks like little droppings.Can I send you photos of that too? 2017-11-23 19:02 GMT+01:00 Thomas Parker <bugma...@aol.com>: > Bedbugs > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Nov 23, 2017, at 11:43 AM, Pollack, Richard J < > richard_poll...@harvard.edu> wrote: > > This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. > To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net > To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. > --- > These are cimicid bugs. That family contains the bed bugs, bird bugs and > bat bugs. Those specimens are damaged, but appear most consistent with bed > bugs. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Nov 23, 2017, at 11:27 AM, Maja SM <maja.sucevicmik...@gmail.com> > wrote: > > This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. > To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net > To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. > --- > Hello, > > I hope that this is the right e-mail and that someone can help us :) > We found a lot of small dead bugs between the canvas (painting) and the > stretcher. > Does anyone know what these bugs might be? > > If the photos are not good, I can send some new ones... > > Thank you in advance! > > > Maja > > > - > To unsubscribe from this list send an email to > imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: > "unsubscribe pestlist" > Any problems email l...@zaks.com > > > > > > > > > > > - > To unsubscribe from this list send an email to > imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: > "unsubscribe pestlist" > Any problems email l...@zaks.com > > > > > - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" OR just send an email to l...@zaks.com and ask to be removed. Any problems email l...@zaks.com
Re: [pestlist] bug ID
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Bedbugs Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 23, 2017, at 11:43 AM, Pollack, Richard J > <richard_poll...@harvard.edu> wrote: > > This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. > To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net > To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. > --- > These are cimicid bugs. That family contains the bed bugs, bird bugs and bat > bugs. Those specimens are damaged, but appear most consistent with bed bugs. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Nov 23, 2017, at 11:27 AM, Maja SM <maja.sucevicmik...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. >> To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net >> To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. >> --- >> Hello, >> >> I hope that this is the right e-mail and that someone can help us :) >> We found a lot of small dead bugs between the canvas (painting) and the >> stretcher. >> Does anyone know what these bugs might be? >> >> If the photos are not good, I can send some new ones... >> >> Thank you in advance! >> >> >> Maja >> >> >> ----- >> To unsubscribe from this list send an email to >> imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: >> "unsubscribe pestlist" >> Any problems email l...@zaks.com >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > - > To unsubscribe from this list send an email to > imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: > "unsubscribe pestlist" > Any problems email l...@zaks.com > > > - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" OR just send an email to l...@zaks.com and ask to be removed. Any problems email l...@zaks.com
Re: [pestlist] bug ID
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- These are cimicid bugs. That family contains the bed bugs, bird bugs and bat bugs. Those specimens are damaged, but appear most consistent with bed bugs. Sent from my iPhone On Nov 23, 2017, at 11:27 AM, Maja SM <maja.sucevicmik...@gmail.com<mailto:maja.sucevicmik...@gmail.com>> wrote: This is a message from the Museumpests.net<http://Museumpests.net> List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Hello, I hope that this is the right e-mail and that someone can help us :) We found a lot of small dead bugs between the canvas (painting) and the stretcher. Does anyone know what these bugs might be? If the photos are not good, I can send some new ones... Thank you in advance! Maja - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net<mailto:imail...@museumpests.net> and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com<mailto:l...@zaks.com> - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" OR just send an email to l...@zaks.com and ask to be removed. Any problems email l...@zaks.com
[pestlist] mold remediation advice?
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Hi everyone, has anyone had experience with either of these companies for mold remediation? This is for a university library; I’m asking for a colleague who is not a pestlist member. https://www.belfor.com/ http://www.pbirestores.com/ Please feel free to contact me off list. Thank you, Emily Emily Kaplan National Museum of the American Indian Cultural Resources Center 4220 Silver Hill Rd. Suitland, MD 20746 kapl...@si.edu<mailto:kapl...@si.edu> | (301) 238-1418 - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" OR just send an email to l...@zaks.com and ask to be removed. Any problems email l...@zaks.com
Re: [pestlist] ID Help Please!
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Hi Megan The "cases" are sections of a millipede's cuticle (legs missing). The pouch could be associated with a moth larva, but might just be a bundle of fluff that has become stuck to the side of the trap. The millipede bits didn't get there on their own, so I wonder whether some sweepings have accidentally found their way into the trap? Best wishes Tony Dr A.G.Irwin 47 The Avenues Norwich Norfolk NR2 3PH England mobile: +44(0)7880707834 phone: +44(0)1603 453524 On 17 November 2017 at 19:44, Jablonski, Megan T CIV NHHC, NUM < megan.jablon...@navy.mil> wrote: > > This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. > To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net > To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. > --- > > > > I found these two empty shells, and this strange little bit of webbing on > a trap in the corner of our collections area. I don't know if they're > connected, but I figured I would include both images just in case. Both the > shells and the webbing pouch are 5 mm long. Does anyone know what these > things might be? > > Thank you! > > Megan Jablonski > Collections Manager > Puget Sound Navy Museum > Naval History & Heritage Command > 251 1st Street > Bremerton, WA 98337 > p. (360) 627-2288 > f. (360) 627-2273 > > www.PugetSoundNavyMuseum.org > www.history.navy.mil/PSNM > www.facebook.com/pugetsoundnavymuseum > > FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY - PRIVACY SENSITIVE: ANY MISUSE OR UNAUTHORIZED > DISCLOSURE MAY RESULT IN BOTH CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES. > > > > - > To unsubscribe from this list send an email to > imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: > "unsubscribe pestlist" OR just send an > email to l...@zaks.com and ask to be > removed. > Any problems email l...@zaks.com ----- To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" OR just send an email to l...@zaks.com and ask to be removed. Any problems email l...@zaks.com
Re: [pestlist] Help with moth ID
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Pretty sure this is not a clothes moth. Have you checked where you air intake or exit is? There might be a bird nest or a bunch of leaves near by and they are making there way in through the ducts. Maybe someone else can I'd them? Sharon On Nov 16, 2017 1:11 PM, "Jennifer Pietarila" <jen...@gwmail.gwu.edu> wrote: > This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. > To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net > To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. > --- > Hello! > > I found a bunch (less than 10) small moths about 0.5cm in length in our > HVAC filter after changing it out for the month. I have seen one or two on > occasion but thought nothing of it. I am wondering if they are a type of > clothes moth? If they are why aren't they showing up in the pheromone trap > that is next to the HVAC unit? And how can I get rid of them so they don't > become a problem? > > Let me know if you need better quality pictures for a definite > identification. > > > Thank you, > > Jennifer > > - > To unsubscribe from this list send an email to > imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: > "unsubscribe pestlist" > Any problems email l...@zaks.com > > > > - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" OR just send an email to l...@zaks.com and ask to be removed. Any problems email l...@zaks.com
RE: [pestlist] Mystery bug in textiles
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Thank you for the ID Todd and Bethany! Lena Hernandez Collections Manager & Registrar Museum of Science & History 1025 Museum Circle Jacksonville, FL 32207 (904)396-6674 x212 lhernan...@themosh.org<mailto:lhernan...@themosh.org> [MOSH Logo-FULLC_Email] From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net [mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net] On Behalf Of Todd Holmberg Sent: Monday, November 13, 2017 11:13 AM To: pestlist@museumpests.net Subject: Re: [pestlist] Mystery bug in textiles This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Lena, It looks kind of like a phorid fly. They sometimes appear in janitor's closets around mop buckets and/or standing water in floor drains. From what I know, I don't think they are considered threats to museum objects, other than they themselves becoming a food source for other problem insects. -Todd On Mon, Nov 13, 2017 at 8:42 AM, Lena Hernandez <lhernan...@themosh.org<mailto:lhernan...@themosh.org>> wrote: This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Hi all, One of my interns found this bug in a box of textiles. (see attached photos) I’m guessing it is a type of gnat (?) and thus just by-catch. I just wanted to make sure since it is not one that I had seen before. Thanks! Lena Lena Hernandez Collections Manager & Registrar Museum of Science & History 1025 Museum Circle<https://maps.google.com/?q=1025+Museum+Circle%0D+Jacksonville,+FL+32207%0D+(904=gmail=g> Jacksonville, FL 32207<https://maps.google.com/?q=1025+Museum+Circle%0D+Jacksonville,+FL+32207%0D+(904=gmail=g> (904)396-6674 x212<tel:(904)%20396-6674> lhernan...@themosh.org<mailto:lhernan...@themosh.org> [MOSH Logo-FULLC_Email] - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net<mailto:imail...@museumpests.net> and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com<mailto:l...@zaks.com> - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net<mailto:imail...@museumpests.net> and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com<mailto:l...@zaks.com> ----- To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" OR just send an email to l...@zaks.com and ask to be removed. Any problems email l...@zaks.com
Re: [pestlist] Mystery bug in textiles
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Lena, It looks kind of like a phorid fly. They sometimes appear in janitor's closets around mop buckets and/or standing water in floor drains. From what I know, I don't think they are considered threats to museum objects, other than they themselves becoming a food source for other problem insects. -Todd On Mon, Nov 13, 2017 at 8:42 AM, Lena Hernandez <lhernan...@themosh.org> wrote: > This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. > To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net > To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. > --- > > Hi all, > > > > One of my interns found this bug in a box of textiles. (see attached > photos) I’m guessing it is a type of gnat (?) and thus just by-catch. I > just wanted to make sure since it is not one that I had seen before. > > > > Thanks! > > > > Lena > > > > Lena Hernandez > > Collections Manager & Registrar > > > > Museum of Science & History > > 1025 Museum Circle > <https://maps.google.com/?q=1025+Museum+Circle%0D+Jacksonville,+FL+32207%0D+(904=gmail=g> > > Jacksonville, FL 32207 > <https://maps.google.com/?q=1025+Museum+Circle%0D+Jacksonville,+FL+32207%0D+(904=gmail=g> > > (904)396-6674 x212 <(904)%20396-6674> > > lhernan...@themosh.org > > > > [image: MOSH Logo-FULLC_Email] > > > > > > > > > > - > To unsubscribe from this list send an email to > imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: > "unsubscribe pestlist" > Any problems email l...@zaks.com > > > > - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" OR just send an email to l...@zaks.com and ask to be removed. Any problems email l...@zaks.com
Re: [pestlist] Suggestions re solutions for termite infestation in the tropics
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Thanks very much for that tip re tape adhesion, Joel. I will certainly remember that. Best regards. Hazra C. Medica Advisor/Consultant on Cultural Matters Ministry of Trade, Industry, Commerce & Consumer Affairs Ministry of Sports, Culture & National Festivals St. John's, Antigua W.I. ____ From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net <pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net> on behalf of Voron, Joel <jvo...@cwf.org> Sent: Thursday, 09 November 2017 06:28:58 To: pestlist@museumpests.net Subject: Re: [pestlist] Suggestions re solutions for termite infestation in the tropics This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Test tape for adhesion to desired plastic bags or sheetings beforehand on a practice/Faux object throughout the whole process if materials(tape or bags)or cold treatment is new to you. Some tapes appear to stick well and can fail during the freeze/rest cycle. JTV Joel Voron Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Conservation Dept. Integrated Pest Management Office 757-220-7080 Cell 757-634-1175 E-Mail jvo...@cwf.org<mailto:jvo...@cwf.org> [X] On Nov 8, 2017, at 5:19 PM, Alex Roach <alexro...@modifiedatmospheres.com.au<mailto:alexro...@modifiedatmospheres.com.au>> wrote: This is a message from the Museumpests.net<http://Museumpests.net> List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Hi Todd Regarding the thickness of the plastic wrap/bags, thicker garbage bags/sheet plastic is used mainly as it is stronger when handling and there is less moisture transmission through the film than with thinner films. As a rough guide - disposable shopping bags/bin liners are about 1ml (you should double bag if using this type) - ziplock-style sandwich bags are about 2ml (and some have a moisture barrier layer) - 'tough' garbage/garden refuse bags may be 4-6ml. Many of these types of bags have reinforced layers that adds to their strength. You're not creating an oxygen barrier so holes and tears aren't such an issue. If you find scrapes or tears just repair them with tape. One more thing. When you're freezing a lot of items you may find water building-up under and between bags of frozen items. You can reduce this by using fans to keep air moving over the objects post freezing. Best wishes Alex On Thu, 9 Nov 2017 at 7:53 am, Todd Holmberg <tholmb...@artsmia.org<mailto:tholmb...@artsmia.org>> wrote: This is a message from the Museumpests.net<http://Museumpests.net> List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Hello Everyone, Good thread- very informative. Since the topic of freezing is going on here, I was wondering if I could pick your brains on a few things. Hopefully this doesn't take us to far off topic. 1) Does anyone here have strong opinions about the mil of plastic used in freezing treatments? Is there a good "go to mil" that you like for freezing bags? Is the only downside to a thinner mil its greater likelihood of tearing, or does it have a less desirable affect in other aspects of freezing too? 2) How big of a problem is it, when loading a freezer, if a small scuff is made in the plastic? If there is any hole/scuff in the plastic membrane (even a small fraction of an inch) does that compromise the object inside? If the scuff is made only on the outer bag, and it is "double bagged", does that outer bag need to be taken off and "re-bagged"? If anyone has opinions on these issues I would appreciate your feedback. Thanks! Todd Holmberg Collection Maintenance Technician Minneapolis Institute of Art On Wed, Nov 8, 2017 at 2:13 PM, Hazra Medica <hazra.med...@ab.gov.ag<mailto:hazra.med...@ab.gov.ag>> wrote: This is a message from the Museumpests.net<http://Museumpests.net> List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Excellent idea, Joel! Will save so me much time and tears. Many thanks. Hazra C. Medica Advisor/Consultant on Cultural Matters M
Re: [pestlist] Moth identification
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- It looks like it could be a Casemaking Cloths moth. Similar to a Webbing Cloths moth, but slightly darker wings with spots. I would try putting a pheromone lure (specific to Casemaking moths) in the area and see what it shows after a few weeks. -Todd On Thu, Nov 9, 2017 at 11:00 AM, Hanson Plass, Kathryn < kate_hanson_pl...@nps.gov> wrote: > This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. > To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net > To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. > --- > I'm hoping for some help identifying this moth, found on a sticky trap in > a storage room. The ruler at the side is in mm - the moth is about 7mm > long. It's not a familiar casual invader to me, and I want to rule out > clothes moths. > > Thank you, > Kate > > -- > Kate Hanson Plass > Museum Technician > Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters > National Historic Site > 105 Brattle Street > <https://maps.google.com/?q=105+Brattle+StreetCambridge,+MA+02138+617=gmail=g> > Cambridge, MA 02138 > <https://maps.google.com/?q=105+Brattle+StreetCambridge,+MA+02138+617=gmail=g> > > 617-876-4491 x13 <(617)%20876-4491> > > - > To unsubscribe from this list send an email to > imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: > "unsubscribe pestlist" > Any problems email l...@zaks.com > > > > ----- To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" OR just send an email to l...@zaks.com and ask to be removed. Any problems email l...@zaks.com
Re: [pestlist] Suggestions re solutions for termite infestation in the tropics
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Test tape for adhesion to desired plastic bags or sheetings beforehand on a practice/Faux object throughout the whole process if materials(tape or bags)or cold treatment is new to you. Some tapes appear to stick well and can fail during the freeze/rest cycle. JTV Joel Voron Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Conservation Dept. Integrated Pest Management Office 757-220-7080 Cell 757-634-1175 E-Mail jvo...@cwf.org<mailto:jvo...@cwf.org> [X] On Nov 8, 2017, at 5:19 PM, Alex Roach <alexro...@modifiedatmospheres.com.au<mailto:alexro...@modifiedatmospheres.com.au>> wrote: This is a message from the Museumpests.net<http://Museumpests.net> List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Hi Todd Regarding the thickness of the plastic wrap/bags, thicker garbage bags/sheet plastic is used mainly as it is stronger when handling and there is less moisture transmission through the film than with thinner films. As a rough guide - disposable shopping bags/bin liners are about 1ml (you should double bag if using this type) - ziplock-style sandwich bags are about 2ml (and some have a moisture barrier layer) - 'tough' garbage/garden refuse bags may be 4-6ml. Many of these types of bags have reinforced layers that adds to their strength. You're not creating an oxygen barrier so holes and tears aren't such an issue. If you find scrapes or tears just repair them with tape. One more thing. When you're freezing a lot of items you may find water building-up under and between bags of frozen items. You can reduce this by using fans to keep air moving over the objects post freezing. Best wishes Alex On Thu, 9 Nov 2017 at 7:53 am, Todd Holmberg <tholmb...@artsmia.org<mailto:tholmb...@artsmia.org>> wrote: This is a message from the Museumpests.net<http://Museumpests.net> List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Hello Everyone, Good thread- very informative. Since the topic of freezing is going on here, I was wondering if I could pick your brains on a few things. Hopefully this doesn't take us to far off topic. 1) Does anyone here have strong opinions about the mil of plastic used in freezing treatments? Is there a good "go to mil" that you like for freezing bags? Is the only downside to a thinner mil its greater likelihood of tearing, or does it have a less desirable affect in other aspects of freezing too? 2) How big of a problem is it, when loading a freezer, if a small scuff is made in the plastic? If there is any hole/scuff in the plastic membrane (even a small fraction of an inch) does that compromise the object inside? If the scuff is made only on the outer bag, and it is "double bagged", does that outer bag need to be taken off and "re-bagged"? If anyone has opinions on these issues I would appreciate your feedback. Thanks! Todd Holmberg Collection Maintenance Technician Minneapolis Institute of Art On Wed, Nov 8, 2017 at 2:13 PM, Hazra Medica <hazra.med...@ab.gov.ag<mailto:hazra.med...@ab.gov.ag>> wrote: This is a message from the Museumpests.net<http://Museumpests.net> List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Excellent idea, Joel! Will save so me much time and tears. Many thanks. Hazra C. Medica Advisor/Consultant on Cultural Matters Ministry of Trade, Industry, Commerce & Consumer Affairs Ministry of Sports, Culture & National Festivals St. John's Antigua W.I. ____ From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net> <pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net>> on behalf of Voron, Joel <jvo...@cwf.org<mailto:jvo...@cwf.org>> Sent: Wednesday, 08 November 2017 09:09:25 To: pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> Subject: Re: [pestlist] Suggestions re solutions for termite infestation in the tropics This is a message from the Museumpests.net<http://Museumpests.net> List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email
Re: [pestlist] Suggestions re solutions for termite infestation in the tropics
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Hi Todd Regarding the thickness of the plastic wrap/bags, thicker garbage bags/sheet plastic is used mainly as it is stronger when handling and there is less moisture transmission through the film than with thinner films. As a rough guide - disposable shopping bags/bin liners are about 1ml (you should double bag if using this type) - ziplock-style sandwich bags are about 2ml (and some have a moisture barrier layer) - 'tough' garbage/garden refuse bags may be 4-6ml. Many of these types of bags have reinforced layers that adds to their strength. You're not creating an oxygen barrier so holes and tears aren't such an issue. If you find scrapes or tears just repair them with tape. One more thing. When you're freezing a lot of items you may find water building-up under and between bags of frozen items. You can reduce this by using fans to keep air moving over the objects post freezing. Best wishes Alex On Thu, 9 Nov 2017 at 7:53 am, Todd Holmberg <tholmb...@artsmia.org> wrote: > This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. > To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net > To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. > --- > Hello Everyone, > > Good thread- very informative. > > Since the topic of freezing is going on here, I was wondering if I could > pick your brains on a few things. Hopefully this doesn't take us to far > off topic. > > 1) Does anyone here have strong opinions about the mil of plastic used in > freezing treatments? Is there a good "go to mil" that you like > for freezing bags? Is the only downside to a thinner mil its greater > likelihood of tearing, or does it have a less desirable affect in other > aspects of freezing too? > > 2) How big of a problem is it, when loading a freezer, if a small scuff > is made in the plastic? If there is any hole/scuff in the plastic membrane > (even a small fraction of an inch) does that compromise the object > inside? If the scuff is made only on the outer bag, and it is "double > bagged", does that outer bag need to be taken off and "re-bagged"? > > If anyone has opinions on these issues I would appreciate your feedback. > > Thanks! > Todd Holmberg > Collection Maintenance Technician > Minneapolis Institute of Art > > On Wed, Nov 8, 2017 at 2:13 PM, Hazra Medica <hazra.med...@ab.gov.ag> > wrote: > >> This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. >> To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net >> To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. >> --- >> >> Excellent idea, Joel! Will save so me much time and tears. >> >> >> Many thanks. >> >> >> *Hazra C. Medica* >> >> >> >> *Advisor/Consultant on Cultural Matters Ministry of Trade, Industry, >> Commerce & Consumer Affairs Ministry of Sports, Culture & National >> Festivals St. John's Antigua W.I.* >> >> >> -- >> *From:* pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net <pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net> >> on behalf of Voron, Joel <jvo...@cwf.org> >> *Sent:* Wednesday, 08 November 2017 09:09:25 >> >> *To:* pestlist@museumpests.net >> *Subject:* Re: [pestlist] Suggestions re solutions for termite >> infestation in the tropics >> >> This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. >> To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net >> To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. >> --- >> >>If you can make a small breech in the wrap without risking the pieces >> you could get the desiccant packets in without the hassle of unwrapping >> them and just tape up the slit. JTV >> >> >> *Joel Voron **Colonial Williamsburg Foundation* >> >> Conservation Dept. >> >> Integrated Pest Management >> >> Office 757-220-7080 <(757)%20220-7080> >> >> Cell 757-634-1175 <(757)%20634-1175> >> >> E-Mail jvo...@cwf.org >> >> >> [image: 1474552137245_IMG_0499.JPG] >> >> >> >> -- >> *From:* pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net <pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net> >> on behalf of Hazra Medica <hazra.med...@ab.gov.ag> >> *Sent:* Wed
Re: [pestlist] Suggestions re solutions for termite infestation in the tropics
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Hello Everyone, Good thread- very informative. Since the topic of freezing is going on here, I was wondering if I could pick your brains on a few things. Hopefully this doesn't take us to far off topic. 1) Does anyone here have strong opinions about the mil of plastic used in freezing treatments? Is there a good "go to mil" that you like for freezing bags? Is the only downside to a thinner mil its greater likelihood of tearing, or does it have a less desirable affect in other aspects of freezing too? 2) How big of a problem is it, when loading a freezer, if a small scuff is made in the plastic? If there is any hole/scuff in the plastic membrane (even a small fraction of an inch) does that compromise the object inside? If the scuff is made only on the outer bag, and it is "double bagged", does that outer bag need to be taken off and "re-bagged"? If anyone has opinions on these issues I would appreciate your feedback. Thanks! Todd Holmberg Collection Maintenance Technician Minneapolis Institute of Art On Wed, Nov 8, 2017 at 2:13 PM, Hazra Medica <hazra.med...@ab.gov.ag> wrote: > This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. > To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net > To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. > --- > > Excellent idea, Joel! Will save so me much time and tears. > > > Many thanks. > > > *Hazra C. Medica* > > > > *Advisor/Consultant on Cultural Matters Ministry of Trade, Industry, > Commerce & Consumer Affairs Ministry of Sports, Culture & National > Festivals St. John's Antigua W.I.* > > > -- > *From:* pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net <pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net> > on behalf of Voron, Joel <jvo...@cwf.org> > *Sent:* Wednesday, 08 November 2017 09:09:25 > > *To:* pestlist@museumpests.net > *Subject:* Re: [pestlist] Suggestions re solutions for termite > infestation in the tropics > > This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. > To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net > To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. > --- > >If you can make a small breech in the wrap without risking the pieces > you could get the desiccant packets in without the hassle of unwrapping > them and just tape up the slit. JTV > > > *Joel Voron **Colonial Williamsburg Foundation* > > Conservation Dept. > > Integrated Pest Management > > Office 757-220-7080 <(757)%20220-7080> > > Cell 757-634-1175 <(757)%20634-1175> > > E-Mail jvo...@cwf.org > > > [image: 1474552137245_IMG_0499.JPG] > > > > ------ > *From:* pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net <pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net> > on behalf of Hazra Medica <hazra.med...@ab.gov.ag> > *Sent:* Wednesday, November 8, 2017 8:02:39 AM > *To:* pestlist@museumpests.net > *Subject:* Re: [pestlist] Suggestions re solutions for termite > infestation in the tropics > > This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. > To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net > To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. > --- > > Joel, > > > Thank you for this bit of information. I'll unwrap and re-wrap with the > necessary precautions to avoid causing any unnecessary harm. > > > Best regards. > > > *Hazra C. Medica* > > > > *Advisor/Consultant on Cultural Matters Ministry of Trade, Industry, > Commerce & Consumer Affairs Ministry of Sports, Culture & National > Festivals St. John's, Antigua W.I.* > > > -- > *From:* pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net <pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net> > on behalf of Voron, Joel <jvo...@cwf.org> > *Sent:* Wednesday, 08 November 2017 06:31:25 > *To:* pestlist@museumpests.net > *Subject:* Re: [pestlist] Suggestions re solutions for termite > infestation in the tropics > > This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. > To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net > To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. > --- > If the RH inside the bags is 30% to 50% mold should not be an issue. > Usually 60% and above is where you run into problems. JTV >
Re: [pestlist] Suggestions re solutions for termite infestation in the tropics
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Excellent idea, Joel! Will save so me much time and tears. Many thanks. Hazra C. Medica Advisor/Consultant on Cultural Matters Ministry of Trade, Industry, Commerce & Consumer Affairs Ministry of Sports, Culture & National Festivals St. John's Antigua W.I. ____ From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net <pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net> on behalf of Voron, Joel <jvo...@cwf.org> Sent: Wednesday, 08 November 2017 09:09:25 To: pestlist@museumpests.net Subject: Re: [pestlist] Suggestions re solutions for termite infestation in the tropics This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- If you can make a small breech in the wrap without risking the pieces you could get the desiccant packets in without the hassle of unwrapping them and just tape up the slit. JTV Joel Voron Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Conservation Dept. Integrated Pest Management Office 757-220-7080 Cell 757-634-1175 E-Mail jvo...@cwf.org [1474552137245_IMG_0499.JPG] ____ From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net <pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net> on behalf of Hazra Medica <hazra.med...@ab.gov.ag> Sent: Wednesday, November 8, 2017 8:02:39 AM To: pestlist@museumpests.net Subject: Re: [pestlist] Suggestions re solutions for termite infestation in the tropics This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Joel, Thank you for this bit of information. I'll unwrap and re-wrap with the necessary precautions to avoid causing any unnecessary harm. Best regards. Hazra C. Medica Advisor/Consultant on Cultural Matters Ministry of Trade, Industry, Commerce & Consumer Affairs Ministry of Sports, Culture & National Festivals St. John's, Antigua W.I. ____ From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net <pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net> on behalf of Voron, Joel <jvo...@cwf.org> Sent: Wednesday, 08 November 2017 06:31:25 To: pestlist@museumpests.net Subject: Re: [pestlist] Suggestions re solutions for termite infestation in the tropics This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- If the RH inside the bags is 30% to 50% mold should not be an issue. Usually 60% and above is where you run into problems. JTV Joel Voron Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Conservation Dept. Integrated Pest Management Office 757-220-7080 Cell 757-634-1175 E-Mail jvo...@cwf.org<mailto:jvo...@cwf.org> [X] On Nov 7, 2017, at 5:25 PM, Hazra Medica <hazra.med...@ab.gov.ag<mailto:hazra.med...@ab.gov.ag>> wrote: This is a message from the Museumpests.net<http://Museumpests.net> List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Hi Alex, Thank you so much for taking the time out to respond to my questions. I've indeed been thinking freezing might be my best option. I do have another question given your mention of the risk of mould. How long is it safe to have these items bagged/wrapped tightly in plastic before we subject them to freezing? I am trying my best to move rather quickly with this project but sometimes things go slow. Best regards. Hazra Medica Advisor/Consultant on Cultural Matters Ministry of Trade, Industry, Commerce & Consumer Affairs Ministry of Sports, Culture & National Festivals St. John's, Antigua W.I. ____ From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net> <pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net>> on behalf of Alex Roach <alexro...@modifiedatmospheres.com.au<mailto:alexro...@modifiedatmospheres.com.au>> Sent: Monday, 06 November 2017 20:31:30 To: pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> Subject: Re: [pestlist] Suggestions re solutions for termite infestation in the tropics This is a message from the Museumpests.net<http://Museumpests.net> List. To post to this li
Re: [pestlist] Suggestions re solutions for termite infestation in the tropics
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- If you can make a small breech in the wrap without risking the pieces you could get the desiccant packets in without the hassle of unwrapping them and just tape up the slit. JTV Joel Voron Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Conservation Dept. Integrated Pest Management Office 757-220-7080 Cell 757-634-1175 E-Mail jvo...@cwf.org [1474552137245_IMG_0499.JPG] From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net <pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net> on behalf of Hazra Medica <hazra.med...@ab.gov.ag> Sent: Wednesday, November 8, 2017 8:02:39 AM To: pestlist@museumpests.net Subject: Re: [pestlist] Suggestions re solutions for termite infestation in the tropics This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Joel, Thank you for this bit of information. I'll unwrap and re-wrap with the necessary precautions to avoid causing any unnecessary harm. Best regards. Hazra C. Medica Advisor/Consultant on Cultural Matters Ministry of Trade, Industry, Commerce & Consumer Affairs Ministry of Sports, Culture & National Festivals St. John's, Antigua W.I. ____ From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net <pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net> on behalf of Voron, Joel <jvo...@cwf.org> Sent: Wednesday, 08 November 2017 06:31:25 To: pestlist@museumpests.net Subject: Re: [pestlist] Suggestions re solutions for termite infestation in the tropics This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- If the RH inside the bags is 30% to 50% mold should not be an issue. Usually 60% and above is where you run into problems. JTV Joel Voron Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Conservation Dept. Integrated Pest Management Office 757-220-7080 Cell 757-634-1175 E-Mail jvo...@cwf.org<mailto:jvo...@cwf.org> [X] On Nov 7, 2017, at 5:25 PM, Hazra Medica <hazra.med...@ab.gov.ag<mailto:hazra.med...@ab.gov.ag>> wrote: This is a message from the Museumpests.net<http://Museumpests.net> List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Hi Alex, Thank you so much for taking the time out to respond to my questions. I've indeed been thinking freezing might be my best option. I do have another question given your mention of the risk of mould. How long is it safe to have these items bagged/wrapped tightly in plastic before we subject them to freezing? I am trying my best to move rather quickly with this project but sometimes things go slow. Best regards. Hazra Medica Advisor/Consultant on Cultural Matters Ministry of Trade, Industry, Commerce & Consumer Affairs Ministry of Sports, Culture & National Festivals St. John's, Antigua W.I. From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net> <pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net>> on behalf of Alex Roach <alexro...@modifiedatmospheres.com.au<mailto:alexro...@modifiedatmospheres.com.au>> Sent: Monday, 06 November 2017 20:31:30 To: pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> Subject: Re: [pestlist] Suggestions re solutions for termite infestation in the tropics This is a message from the Museumpests.net<http://Museumpests.net> List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Hi Hazra Bagging infested/suspect materials and freezing will be a great approach for treatment of the items. Storing the (treated) materials up off the floor post freezing (i.e. on blocks or tables) will enable you to keep an eye out for further termite attack. If you're dealing with drywood termites then even small wooden items can contain colonies, but again freezing would be a suitable approach (assuming items won't be damaged by freezing). You could go down the low oxygen path for treatment, but it's much more expensive. One large bag could be used to treat the entire collection, or you could make several smaller bags. The small bag approa
Re: [pestlist] Suggestions re solutions for termite infestation in the tropics
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Joel, Thank you for this bit of information. I'll unwrap and re-wrap with the necessary precautions to avoid causing any unnecessary harm. Best regards. Hazra C. Medica Advisor/Consultant on Cultural Matters Ministry of Trade, Industry, Commerce & Consumer Affairs Ministry of Sports, Culture & National Festivals St. John's, Antigua W.I. ____ From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net <pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net> on behalf of Voron, Joel <jvo...@cwf.org> Sent: Wednesday, 08 November 2017 06:31:25 To: pestlist@museumpests.net Subject: Re: [pestlist] Suggestions re solutions for termite infestation in the tropics This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- If the RH inside the bags is 30% to 50% mold should not be an issue. Usually 60% and above is where you run into problems. JTV Joel Voron Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Conservation Dept. Integrated Pest Management Office 757-220-7080 Cell 757-634-1175 E-Mail jvo...@cwf.org<mailto:jvo...@cwf.org> [X] On Nov 7, 2017, at 5:25 PM, Hazra Medica <hazra.med...@ab.gov.ag<mailto:hazra.med...@ab.gov.ag>> wrote: This is a message from the Museumpests.net<http://Museumpests.net> List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Hi Alex, Thank you so much for taking the time out to respond to my questions. I've indeed been thinking freezing might be my best option. I do have another question given your mention of the risk of mould. How long is it safe to have these items bagged/wrapped tightly in plastic before we subject them to freezing? I am trying my best to move rather quickly with this project but sometimes things go slow. Best regards. Hazra Medica Advisor/Consultant on Cultural Matters Ministry of Trade, Industry, Commerce & Consumer Affairs Ministry of Sports, Culture & National Festivals St. John's, Antigua W.I. From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net> <pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net>> on behalf of Alex Roach <alexro...@modifiedatmospheres.com.au<mailto:alexro...@modifiedatmospheres.com.au>> Sent: Monday, 06 November 2017 20:31:30 To: pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> Subject: Re: [pestlist] Suggestions re solutions for termite infestation in the tropics This is a message from the Museumpests.net<http://Museumpests.net> List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Hi Hazra Bagging infested/suspect materials and freezing will be a great approach for treatment of the items. Storing the (treated) materials up off the floor post freezing (i.e. on blocks or tables) will enable you to keep an eye out for further termite attack. If you're dealing with drywood termites then even small wooden items can contain colonies, but again freezing would be a suitable approach (assuming items won't be damaged by freezing). You could go down the low oxygen path for treatment, but it's much more expensive. One large bag could be used to treat the entire collection, or you could make several smaller bags. The small bag approach provides you with a stable storage environment for the collection while you work through cataloging, etc. Another major advantage is that you won't be facing a mould problem when it comes time to open the bags (a real risk when leaving items bagged in pe in poor conditions). As for treatment of the termite infestation (if you're looking at staying in the same building) it will depend upon the species of termite that is attacking, building type and other factors. Assuming that they're subterranean termites then baiting may be suitable as it will allow you to destroy the colony, but you may also be able to locate and destroy the nest directly. Best wishes Alex On Tue, 7 Nov 2017 at 2:11 am, Hazra Medica <hazra.med...@ab.gov.ag<mailto:hazra.med...@ab.gov.ag>> wrote: This is a message from the Museumpests.net<http://Museumpests.net> List. To post to this list send
Re: [pestlist] Suggestions re solutions for termite infestation in the tropics
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Thanks, Alex! I did come across a document suggesting the use of a desiccant but that was after I had already wrapped the items to protect them from termites and hurricanes. I shall "cheerfully" unwrap everything I've sealed like death and do as you have suggested. Thank you for being so quick and thoughtful with your responses. Warm regards. Hazra C. Medica Advisor/Consultant on Cultural Matters Ministry of Trade, Industry, Commerce & Consumer Affairs Ministry of Sports, Culture & National Festivals St. John's, Antigua W.I. ____ From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net <pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net> on behalf of Alex Roach <alexro...@modifiedatmospheres.com.au> Sent: Tuesday, 07 November 2017 23:35:21 To: pestlist@museumpests.net Subject: Re: [pestlist] Suggestions re solutions for termite infestation in the tropics This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Hi Hazra It's a bit hard to say with mould. Some mould attacks can spread very quickly, but it depends on the conditions (i.e. heat and rh), the material being stored, the mould type and how much mould is present. Given the urgency of your problem freezing is a good way to go, but maybe you could use barrier bags (the ones we use for low oxygen work) instead of PE for freezing? The benefits are the conditions inside the bag won't fluctuate like they can in PE bags and the barrier properties prevent most pests from finding the bagged items (e.g. silverfish). Barrier bags come in a range of pre-fab sizes - check with Jerry Shiner at Keepsafe for sizes, etc. If the storage area is high in humidity then you might want to consider placing a desiccant or buffer in the bags before you seal them? Best wishes Alex On Wed, 8 Nov 2017 at 9:24 am, Hazra Medica <hazra.med...@ab.gov.ag<mailto:hazra.med...@ab.gov.ag>> wrote: This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Hi Alex, Thank you so much for taking the time out to respond to my questions. I've indeed been thinking freezing might be my best option. I do have another question given your mention of the risk of mould. How long is it safe to have these items bagged/wrapped tightly in plastic before we subject them to freezing? I am trying my best to move rather quickly with this project but sometimes things go slow. Best regards. Hazra Medica Advisor/Consultant on Cultural Matters Ministry of Trade, Industry, Commerce & Consumer Affairs Ministry of Sports, Culture & National Festivals St. John's, Antigua W.I. From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net> <pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net>> on behalf of Alex Roach <alexro...@modifiedatmospheres.com.au<mailto:alexro...@modifiedatmospheres.com.au>> Sent: Monday, 06 November 2017 20:31:30 To: pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> Subject: Re: [pestlist] Suggestions re solutions for termite infestation in the tropics This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Hi Hazra Bagging infested/suspect materials and freezing will be a great approach for treatment of the items. Storing the (treated) materials up off the floor post freezing (i.e. on blocks or tables) will enable you to keep an eye out for further termite attack. If you're dealing with drywood termites then even small wooden items can contain colonies, but again freezing would be a suitable approach (assuming items won't be damaged by freezing). You could go down the low oxygen path for treatment, but it's much more expensive. One large bag could be used to treat the entire collection, or you could make several smaller bags. The small bag approach provides you with a stable storage environment for the collection while you work through cataloging, etc. Another major advantage is that you won't be facing a mould problem when it comes time to open the bags (a real risk when leaving items bagged in pe in poor conditions). As for treatment of the termite infestati
Re: [pestlist] Suggestions re solutions for termite infestation in the tropics
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Hi Hazra It's a bit hard to say with mould. Some mould attacks can spread very quickly, but it depends on the conditions (i.e. heat and rh), the material being stored, the mould type and how much mould is present. Given the urgency of your problem freezing is a good way to go, but maybe you could use barrier bags (the ones we use for low oxygen work) instead of PE for freezing? The benefits are the conditions inside the bag won't fluctuate like they can in PE bags and the barrier properties prevent most pests from finding the bagged items (e.g. silverfish). Barrier bags come in a range of pre-fab sizes - check with Jerry Shiner at Keepsafe for sizes, etc. If the storage area is high in humidity then you might want to consider placing a desiccant or buffer in the bags before you seal them? Best wishes Alex On Wed, 8 Nov 2017 at 9:24 am, Hazra Medica <hazra.med...@ab.gov.ag> wrote: > This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. > To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net > To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. > --- > > Hi Alex, > > > Thank you so much for taking the time out to respond to my questions. > I've indeed been thinking freezing might be my best option. I do have > another question given your mention of the risk of mould. How long is it > safe to have these items bagged/wrapped tightly in plastic before we > subject them to freezing? I am trying my best to move rather quickly with > this project but sometimes things go slow. > > > Best regards. > > > Hazra Medica > > *Advisor/Consultant on Cultural Matters* > > > *Ministry of Trade, Industry, Commerce & Consumer Affairs Ministry of > Sports, Culture & National Festivals St. John's, Antigua W.I.* > > > > -- > *From:* pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net <pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net> > on behalf of Alex Roach <alexro...@modifiedatmospheres.com.au> > *Sent:* Monday, 06 November 2017 20:31:30 > *To:* pestlist@museumpests.net > > *Subject:* Re: [pestlist] Suggestions re solutions for termite > infestation in the tropics > This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. > To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net > To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. > --- > Hi Hazra > Bagging infested/suspect materials and freezing will be a great approach > for treatment of the items. > Storing the (treated) materials up off the floor post freezing (i.e. on > blocks or tables) will enable you to keep an eye out for further termite > attack. > If you're dealing with drywood termites then even small wooden items can > contain colonies, but again freezing would be a suitable approach (assuming > items won't be damaged by freezing). > You could go down the low oxygen path for treatment, but it's much more > expensive. One large bag could be used to treat the entire collection, or > you could make several smaller bags. The small bag approach provides you > with a stable storage environment for the collection while you work through > cataloging, etc. Another major advantage is that you won't be facing a > mould problem when it comes time to open the bags (a real risk when leaving > items bagged in pe in poor conditions). > As for treatment of the termite infestation (if you're looking at staying > in the same building) it will depend upon the species of termite that is > attacking, building type and other factors. Assuming that they're > subterranean termites then baiting may be suitable as it will allow you to > destroy the colony, but you may also be able to locate and destroy the nest > directly. > Best wishes > Alex > > On Tue, 7 Nov 2017 at 2:11 am, Hazra Medica <hazra.med...@ab.gov.ag> > wrote: > > This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. > To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net > To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. > --- > > Thank you so much for that note, Joel. Admittedly, my main goal right now > is attempting to ensure that we're left with something to preserve until I > get the "go ahead" to have the items removed and the suitable expert > brought in to safeguard this very valuable collection. > > > *Hazra C. Medica* > > > > *Advisor/Consultant on Cultural Matters Ministry of Trade, Industry, > Commerce
Re: [pestlist] Suggestions re solutions for termite infestation in the tropics
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Hi Alex, Thank you so much for taking the time out to respond to my questions. I've indeed been thinking freezing might be my best option. I do have another question given your mention of the risk of mould. How long is it safe to have these items bagged/wrapped tightly in plastic before we subject them to freezing? I am trying my best to move rather quickly with this project but sometimes things go slow. Best regards. Hazra Medica Advisor/Consultant on Cultural Matters Ministry of Trade, Industry, Commerce & Consumer Affairs Ministry of Sports, Culture & National Festivals St. John's, Antigua W.I. ____ From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net <pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net> on behalf of Alex Roach <alexro...@modifiedatmospheres.com.au> Sent: Monday, 06 November 2017 20:31:30 To: pestlist@museumpests.net Subject: Re: [pestlist] Suggestions re solutions for termite infestation in the tropics This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Hi Hazra Bagging infested/suspect materials and freezing will be a great approach for treatment of the items. Storing the (treated) materials up off the floor post freezing (i.e. on blocks or tables) will enable you to keep an eye out for further termite attack. If you're dealing with drywood termites then even small wooden items can contain colonies, but again freezing would be a suitable approach (assuming items won't be damaged by freezing). You could go down the low oxygen path for treatment, but it's much more expensive. One large bag could be used to treat the entire collection, or you could make several smaller bags. The small bag approach provides you with a stable storage environment for the collection while you work through cataloging, etc. Another major advantage is that you won't be facing a mould problem when it comes time to open the bags (a real risk when leaving items bagged in pe in poor conditions). As for treatment of the termite infestation (if you're looking at staying in the same building) it will depend upon the species of termite that is attacking, building type and other factors. Assuming that they're subterranean termites then baiting may be suitable as it will allow you to destroy the colony, but you may also be able to locate and destroy the nest directly. Best wishes Alex On Tue, 7 Nov 2017 at 2:11 am, Hazra Medica <hazra.med...@ab.gov.ag<mailto:hazra.med...@ab.gov.ag>> wrote: This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Thank you so much for that note, Joel. Admittedly, my main goal right now is attempting to ensure that we're left with something to preserve until I get the "go ahead" to have the items removed and the suitable expert brought in to safeguard this very valuable collection. Hazra C. Medica Advisor/Consultant on Cultural Matters Ministry of Trade, Industry, Commerce & Consumer Affairs Ministry of Sports, Culture & National Festivals St. John's, Antigua W.I. From: Voron, Joel <jvo...@cwf.org<mailto:jvo...@cwf.org>> Sent: Monday, 06 November 2017 10:20:56 To: Hazra Medica Cc: pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> Subject: Re: [pestlist] Suggestions re solutions for termite infestation in the tropics Key note . wooden items would need to have a moisture content less than 19% in order for bag/isolation to be faster and a total guaranteed success depending of the extent and species of the termites. In case other are thinking this may work for all situations. JTV Joel Voron Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Conservation Dept. Integrated Pest Management Office 757-220-7080 Cell 757-634-1175 E-Mail jvo...@cwf.org<mailto:jvo...@cwf.org> [X] On Nov 6, 2017, at 9:06 AM, Hazra Medica <hazra.med...@ab.gov.ag<mailto:hazra.med...@ab.gov.ag>> wrote: This is a message from the Museumpests.net<http://Museumpests.net> List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Hello, Kindly permit me to intervene into this space to ask for safe, efficient, and cost-effective so
Re: [pestlist] Another termite question
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Ozge - Without even finishing my reading of your email, I knew this had to be Los Angeles. I’ve dealt with other situations where Drywood termites are in the major beams of a large commercial warehouse buildings in the LA area. Seems a lot of the warehouses have a similar condition. You are welcomed to call me at 610- 348-9890, my cell phone, to discuss the situation. Tom Parker 610-348-9890 Cellar Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 7, 2017, at 2:20 PM, Ozge Gencay-Ustun <ogencay-us...@theautry.org> > wrote: > > This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. > To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net > To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. > --- > Dear All, > > I have an inquiry about termites, too. We have drywood termites infested in > the wooden beams (vertical beams and roof elements) of our new building, > where we have moved our library and where our conservation lab and > collections areas are (so from time to time we will have objects in those > areas). Our other museum collections (mainly ethnographic) are in other part > of the building where there is no wooden structure there, so I might say they > are fairly safe, right now. > > In addition, one of our conservators suspects that we may also have > subterranean termites. We had a company came in and did a treatment (I am not > sure what). It is an old building, we had renovations done and just moved in. > We have a small Native garden next to the building, but I didn’t see any > subterranean termite tunnels there. I only saw the drywood termites > (red-bodied swarmers with wings of branchy veins). I found all of them dead > on the floor of the library’s cool storage room and one of them was alive > caught in an insect trap. > > To eliminate the drywood termites what would is recommended? Would using a > bait matrix containing an insect growth regulator, hexaflumuron work on > drywood termites like it did for subterranean termites with the Statue of > Liberty (1998 JAIC (37:3) article by Nan-Yao Su, Jamey D. Thomas, and Rudolf > H. Scheffrahn)? Do you think it would work better than injecting those wooden > beams? Any thoughts would help. > > Thanks, > Özge Gençay-Üstün > Assistant Conservator > > AUTRY MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN WEST > 4700 Western Heritage Way > Los Angeles, CA 90027-1462 > Direct: 323.495.4328 > E-mail: ogencay-us...@theautry.org > > Go West: TheAutry.org > > ----- > To unsubscribe from this list send an email to > imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: > "unsubscribe pestlist" > Any problems email l...@zaks.com > > > - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" OR just send an email to l...@zaks.com and ask to be removed. Any problems email l...@zaks.com
[pestlist] Another termite question
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Dear All, I have an inquiry about termites, too. We have drywood termites infested in the wooden beams (vertical beams and roof elements) of our new building, where we have moved our library and where our conservation lab and collections areas are (so from time to time we will have objects in those areas). Our other museum collections (mainly ethnographic) are in other part of the building where there is no wooden structure there, so I might say they are fairly safe, right now. In addition, one of our conservators suspects that we may also have subterranean termites. We had a company came in and did a treatment (I am not sure what). It is an old building, we had renovations done and just moved in. We have a small Native garden next to the building, but I didn't see any subterranean termite tunnels there. I only saw the drywood termites (red-bodied swarmers with wings of branchy veins). I found all of them dead on the floor of the library's cool storage room and one of them was alive caught in an insect trap. To eliminate the drywood termites what would is recommended? Would using a bait matrix containing an insect growth regulator, hexaflumuron work on drywood termites like it did for subterranean termites with the Statue of Liberty (1998 JAIC (37:3) article by Nan-Yao Su, Jamey D. Thomas, and Rudolf H. Scheffrahn)? Do you think it would work better than injecting those wooden beams? Any thoughts would help. Thanks, Özge Gençay-Üstün Assistant Conservator AUTRY MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN WEST 4700 Western Heritage Way Los Angeles, CA 90027-1462 Direct: 323.495.4328 E-mail: ogencay-us...@theautry.org<mailto:ogencay-us...@theautry.org> Go West: TheAutry.org<http://www.theautry.org/> - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com
[pestlist] Another termite question
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Dear All, I have an inquiry about termites, too. We have drywood termites infested in the wooden beams (vertical beams and roof elements) of our new building, where we have moved our library and where our conservation lab and collections areas are (so from time to time we will have objects in those areas). Our other museum collections (mainly ethnographic) are in other part of the building where there is no wooden structure there, so I might say they are fairly safe, right now. In addition, one of our conservators suspects that we may also have subterranean termites. We had a company came in and did a treatment (I am not sure what). It is an old building, we had renovations done and just moved in. We have a small Native garden next to the building, but I didn't see any subterranean termite tunnels there. I only saw the drywood termites (red-bodied swarmers with wings of branchy veins). I found all of them dead on the floor of the library's cool storage room and one of them was alive caught in an insect trap. To eliminate the drywood termites what would is recommended? Would using a bait matrix containing an insect growth regulator, hexaflumuron work on drywood termites like it did for subterranean termites with the Statue of Liberty (1998 JAIC (37:3) article by Nan-Yao Su, Jamey D. Thomas, and Rudolf H. Scheffrahn)? Do you think it would work better than injecting those wooden beams? Any thoughts would help. Thanks, Özge Gençay-Üstün Assistant Conservator AUTRY MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN WEST 4700 Western Heritage Way Los Angeles, CA 90027-1462 Direct: 323.495.4328 E-mail: ogencay-us...@theautry.org<mailto:ogencay-us...@theautry.org> Go West: TheAutry.org<http://www.theautry.org/> - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com
Re: [pestlist] Suggestions re solutions for termite infestation in the tropics
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Key note . wooden items would need to have a moisture content less than 19% in order for bag/isolation to be faster and a total guaranteed success depending of the extent and species of the termites. In case other are thinking this may work for all situations. JTV Joel Voron Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Conservation Dept. Integrated Pest Management Office 757-220-7080 Cell 757-634-1175 E-Mail jvo...@cwf.org<mailto:jvo...@cwf.org> [X] On Nov 6, 2017, at 9:06 AM, Hazra Medica <hazra.med...@ab.gov.ag<mailto:hazra.med...@ab.gov.ag>> wrote: This is a message from the Museumpests.net<http://Museumpests.net> List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Hello, Kindly permit me to intervene into this space to ask for safe, efficient, and cost-effective solutions for remedying severe termite infestations of artefacts and documentary heritage that are slated to become part of a special museum collection. We have inherited a collection of artefacts and documents, many of which show clear signs of termite infestation or damage from said infestation and which are currently still being housed in a building suffering severe disrepair. In an effort to curtail the spread of the infestation whilst the pieces are still in their unsuitable environment, I have taken to bagging (wrapping the wooden sculptures in plastic bags and sealing them with tape. I have also isolated documents in bags. Removal from the premises is understood as a necessary step to ensure the rehabilitation of these items. Also, freezing has been suggested as well as anoxia. Any advice you give will be greatly appreciated as this is very new territory for us. Best regards Hazra C. Medica Advisor/Consultant on Cultural Matters Ministry of Trade, Industry, Commerce & Consumer Affairs Ministry of Sports, Culture & National Festivals St. John's, Antigua W.I. - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net<mailto:imail...@museumpests.net> and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com<mailto:l...@zaks.com> - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com
[pestlist] another termite questions
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Dear All, I have an inquiry about termites, too. We have drywood termites infested in the wooden beams (vertical beams and roof elements) of our new building, where we have moved our library and where our conservation lab and collections areas are (so from time to time we will have objects in those areas). Our other museum collections (mainly ethnographic) are in other part of the building where there is no wooden structure there, so I might say they are fairly safe, right now. In addition, one of our conservators suspects that we may also have subterranean termites. We have a small Native garden next to the building, but I didn't see any subterranean termite tunnels there, I only saw the drywood termites (red-bodied swarmers with wings of branchy veins). I found all of them dead on the floor of the library's cool storage room and one of them was live caught in an insect trap. To eliminate the drywood termites what would be recommended? Would using a bait matrix containing an insect growth regulator, hexaflumuron work on drywood termites as well? Do you think it would work better than injecting those wooden beams and soil with termiticide? Thanks, Özge Gençay-Üstün Assistant Conservator AUTRY MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN WEST 4700 Western Heritage Way Los Angeles, CA 90027-1462 Direct: 323.495.4328 E-mail: ogencay-us...@theautry.org<mailto:ogencay-us...@theautry.org> Go West: TheAutry.org<http://www.theautry.org/> - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com
Re: [pestlist] Suggestions re solutions for termite infestation in the tropics
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Hi Hazra Bagging infested/suspect materials and freezing will be a great approach for treatment of the items. Storing the (treated) materials up off the floor post freezing (i.e. on blocks or tables) will enable you to keep an eye out for further termite attack. If you're dealing with drywood termites then even small wooden items can contain colonies, but again freezing would be a suitable approach (assuming items won't be damaged by freezing). You could go down the low oxygen path for treatment, but it's much more expensive. One large bag could be used to treat the entire collection, or you could make several smaller bags. The small bag approach provides you with a stable storage environment for the collection while you work through cataloging, etc. Another major advantage is that you won't be facing a mould problem when it comes time to open the bags (a real risk when leaving items bagged in pe in poor conditions). As for treatment of the termite infestation (if you're looking at staying in the same building) it will depend upon the species of termite that is attacking, building type and other factors. Assuming that they're subterranean termites then baiting may be suitable as it will allow you to destroy the colony, but you may also be able to locate and destroy the nest directly. Best wishes Alex On Tue, 7 Nov 2017 at 2:11 am, Hazra Medica <hazra.med...@ab.gov.ag> wrote: > This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. > To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net > To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. > --- > > Thank you so much for that note, Joel. Admittedly, my main goal right now > is attempting to ensure that we're left with something to preserve until I > get the "go ahead" to have the items removed and the suitable expert > brought in to safeguard this very valuable collection. > > > *Hazra C. Medica* > > > > *Advisor/Consultant on Cultural Matters Ministry of Trade, Industry, > Commerce & Consumer Affairs Ministry of Sports, Culture & National > Festivals St. John's, Antigua W.I.* > > > > -- > *From:* Voron, Joel <jvo...@cwf.org> > *Sent:* Monday, 06 November 2017 10:20:56 > *To:* Hazra Medica > *Cc:* pestlist@museumpests.net > *Subject:* Re: [pestlist] Suggestions re solutions for termite > infestation in the tropics > > Key note . wooden items would need to have a moisture content less > than 19% in order for bag/isolation to be faster and a total guaranteed > success depending of the extent and species of the termites. In case other > are thinking this may work for all situations. JTV > > > > > > Joel Voron Colonial Williamsburg Foundation > > Conservation Dept. > > Integrated Pest Management > > Office 757-220-7080 > > Cell 757-634-1175 > > E-Mail jvo...@cwf.org > > > > > > > On Nov 6, 2017, at 9:06 AM, Hazra Medica <hazra.med...@ab.gov.ag> wrote: > > This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. > To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net > To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. > --- > > Hello, > > > Kindly permit me to intervene into this space to ask for safe, efficient, > and cost-effective solutions for remedying severe termite infestations of > artefacts and documentary heritage that are slated to become part of a > special museum collection. We have inherited a collection of artefacts and > documents, many of which show clear signs of termite infestation or damage > from said infestation and which are currently still being housed in a > building suffering severe disrepair. In an effort to curtail the spread of > the infestation whilst the pieces are still in their unsuitable > environment, I have taken to bagging (wrapping the wooden sculptures in > plastic bags and sealing them with tape. I have also isolated documents in > bags. Removal from the premises is understood as a necessary step to > ensure the rehabilitation of these items. Also, freezing has been > suggested as well as anoxia. Any advice you give will be greatly > appreciated as this is very new territory for us. > > > Best regards > > > Hazra C. Medica > Advisor/Consultant on Cultural Matters > Ministry of Trade, Industry, Commerce & Consumer Affairs > Mi
Re: [pestlist] Suggestions re solutions for termite infestation in the tropics
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Hazra - The first step is to determine if the damage has been caused by drywood or subterranean termites. If it is caused by subterranean termites, then just bagging the items will fairly quickly kill whatever worker termites remain in the object. If it's drywood termites then bagging and freezing would be the easiest remedy. Tom Parker www.termitesonly.com 610-348-9890 Cell -Original Message- From: Hazra Medica <hazra.med...@ab.gov.ag> To: Voron, Joel <jvo...@cwf.org> Cc: pestlist <pestlist@museumpests.net> Sent: Mon, Nov 6, 2017 10:12 am Subject: Re: [pestlist] Suggestions re solutions for termite infestation in the tropics This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to thislist send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look atthe footer of thisemail. --- Thank you so much for that note, Joel. Admittedly, my main goal right now is attempting to ensure that we're left with something to preserve until I get the "go ahead" to have the items removed and the suitable expert brought in to safeguard this very valuable collection. Hazra C. Medica Advisor/Consultant on Cultural Matters Ministry of Trade, Industry, Commerce & Consumer Affairs Ministry of Sports, Culture & National Festivals St. John's, Antigua W.I. From: Voron, Joel <jvo...@cwf.org> Sent: Monday, 06 November 2017 10:20:56 To: Hazra Medica Cc: pestlist@museumpests.net Subject: Re: [pestlist] Suggestions re solutions for termite infestation in the tropics Key note . wooden items would need to have a moisture content less than 19% in order for bag/isolation to be faster and a total guaranteed success depending of the extent and species of the termites. In case other are thinking this may work for all situations. JTV Joel Voron Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Conservation Dept. Integrated Pest Management Office 757-220-7080 Cell 757-634-1175 E-Mail jvo...@cwf.org On Nov 6, 2017, at 9:06 AM, Hazra Medica <hazra.med...@ab.gov.ag> wrote: This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Hello, Kindly permit me to intervene into this space to ask for safe, efficient, and cost-effective solutions for remedying severe termite infestations of artefacts and documentary heritage that are slated to become part of a special museum collection. We have inherited a collection of artefacts and documents, many of which show clear signs of termite infestation or damage from said infestation and which are currently still being housed in a building suffering severe disrepair. In an effort to curtail the spread of the infestation whilst the pieces are still in their unsuitable environment, I have taken to bagging (wrapping the wooden sculptures in plastic bags and sealing them with tape. I have also isolated documents in bags. Removal from the premises is understood as a necessary step to ensure the rehabilitation of these items. Also, freezing has been suggested as well as anoxia. Any advice you give will be greatly appreciated as this is very new territory for us. Best regards Hazra C. Medica Advisor/Consultant on Cultural Matters Ministry of Trade, Industry, Commerce & Consumer Affairs Ministry of Sports, Culture & National Festivals St. John's, Antigua W.I. - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com - Tounsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and inthe body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com
Re: [pestlist] Suggestions re solutions for termite infestation in the tropics
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Thank you so much for that note, Joel. Admittedly, my main goal right now is attempting to ensure that we're left with something to preserve until I get the "go ahead" to have the items removed and the suitable expert brought in to safeguard this very valuable collection. Hazra C. Medica Advisor/Consultant on Cultural Matters Ministry of Trade, Industry, Commerce & Consumer Affairs Ministry of Sports, Culture & National Festivals St. John's, Antigua W.I. From: Voron, Joel <jvo...@cwf.org> Sent: Monday, 06 November 2017 10:20:56 To: Hazra Medica Cc: pestlist@museumpests.net Subject: Re: [pestlist] Suggestions re solutions for termite infestation in the tropics Key note . wooden items would need to have a moisture content less than 19% in order for bag/isolation to be faster and a total guaranteed success depending of the extent and species of the termites. In case other are thinking this may work for all situations. JTV Joel Voron Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Conservation Dept. Integrated Pest Management Office 757-220-7080 Cell 757-634-1175 E-Mail jvo...@cwf.org<mailto:jvo...@cwf.org> [X] On Nov 6, 2017, at 9:06 AM, Hazra Medica <hazra.med...@ab.gov.ag<mailto:hazra.med...@ab.gov.ag>> wrote: This is a message from the Museumpests.net<http://Museumpests.net> List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Hello, Kindly permit me to intervene into this space to ask for safe, efficient, and cost-effective solutions for remedying severe termite infestations of artefacts and documentary heritage that are slated to become part of a special museum collection. We have inherited a collection of artefacts and documents, many of which show clear signs of termite infestation or damage from said infestation and which are currently still being housed in a building suffering severe disrepair. In an effort to curtail the spread of the infestation whilst the pieces are still in their unsuitable environment, I have taken to bagging (wrapping the wooden sculptures in plastic bags and sealing them with tape. I have also isolated documents in bags. Removal from the premises is understood as a necessary step to ensure the rehabilitation of these items. Also, freezing has been suggested as well as anoxia. Any advice you give will be greatly appreciated as this is very new territory for us. Best regards Hazra C. Medica Advisor/Consultant on Cultural Matters Ministry of Trade, Industry, Commerce & Consumer Affairs Ministry of Sports, Culture & National Festivals St. John's, Antigua W.I. - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net<mailto:imail...@museumpests.net> and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com<mailto:l...@zaks.com> - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com
Re: [pestlist] Additional photo for Pest ID
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- The only species I know about is *Trixagus dermestoides*. Its larvae live in soil, feeding on fungal mycorrhizae associated with the roots of trees. The adults are attracted to light, which is probably why this one ended up indoors. Tony Dr A.G.Irwin 47 The Avenues Norwich Norfolk NR2 3PH England mobile: +44(0)7880707834 phone: +44(0)1603 453524 On 3 November 2017 at 18:11, Jablonski, Megan T CIV NHHC, NUM < megan.jablon...@navy.mil> wrote: > > This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. > To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net > To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. > --- > > > > Hello again, > > This is a slightly different view of the same insect. I tried to move him > a little bit to get a better image, but he's pretty well stuck onto the > glue board. > > The Trixagus species are wood-borers, correct? > > Thank you! > > Megan Jablonski > Collections Manager > Puget Sound Navy Museum > Naval History & Heritage Command > 251 1st Street > Bremerton, WA 98337 > p. (360) 627-2288 > f. (360) 627-2273 > > www.PugetSoundNavyMuseum.org > www.history.navy.mil/PSNM > www.facebook.com/pugetsoundnavymuseum > > FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY - PRIVACY SENSITIVE: ANY MISUSE OR UNAUTHORIZED > DISCLOSURE MAY RESULT IN BOTH CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES. > > > > > ----- > To unsubscribe from this list send an email to > imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: > "unsubscribe pestlist" > Any problems email l...@zaks.com ----- To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com
Re: [pestlist] ID Help please
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Hi Megan It looks rather like a *Trixagus *species (Throscidae) - if there's just the one, I'd put it down to an accidental intruder. Tony Dr A.G.Irwin 47 The Avenues Norwich Norfolk NR2 3PH England mobile: +44(0)7880707834 phone: +44(0)1603 453524 On 3 November 2017 at 17:12, Jablonski, Megan T CIV NHHC, NUM < megan.jablon...@navy.mil> wrote: > > This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. > To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net > To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. > --- > > > > Hello everyone, > > Could someone help me identify this pest? I cannot tell if it is a Minute > Brown Scavenger Beetle, or if it's something more threatening to our > collections. > > Thank you, > > Megan Jablonski > Collections Manager > Puget Sound Navy Museum > Naval History & Heritage Command > 251 1st Street > Bremerton, WA 98337 > p. (360) 627-2288 > f. (360) 627-2273 > > www.PugetSoundNavyMuseum.org > www.history.navy.mil/PSNM > www.facebook.com/pugetsoundnavymuseum > > FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY - PRIVACY SENSITIVE: ANY MISUSE OR UNAUTHORIZED > DISCLOSURE MAY RESULT IN BOTH CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES. > > > > > - > To unsubscribe from this list send an email to > imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: > "unsubscribe pestlist" > Any problems email l...@zaks.com - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com
Re: [pestlist] ID Help please
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Megan, the thorax region does not look like a minute browncan you get any other angles to send? JTV Joel Voron Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Conservation Dept. Integrated Pest Management Office 757-220-7080 Cell 757-634-1175 E-Mail jvo...@cwf.org [1474552137245_IMG_0499.JPG] From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net <pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net> on behalf of Jablonski, Megan T CIV NHHC, NUM <megan.jablon...@navy.mil> Sent: Friday, November 3, 2017 1:12:51 PM To: pestlist@museumpests.net Subject: [pestlist] ID Help please This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Hello everyone, Could someone help me identify this pest? I cannot tell if it is a Minute Brown Scavenger Beetle, or if it's something more threatening to our collections. Thank you, Megan Jablonski Collections Manager Puget Sound Navy Museum Naval History & Heritage Command 251 1st Street Bremerton, WA 98337 p. (360) 627-2288 f. (360) 627-2273 www.PugetSoundNavyMuseum.org<http://www.PugetSoundNavyMuseum.org> www.history.navy.mil/PSNM<http://www.history.navy.mil/PSNM> www.facebook.com/pugetsoundnavymuseum<http://www.facebook.com/pugetsoundnavymuseum> FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY - PRIVACY SENSITIVE: ANY MISUSE OR UNAUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE MAY RESULT IN BOTH CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES. - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com
[pestlist] ID Help please
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Hello everyone, Could someone help me identify this pest? I cannot tell if it is a Minute Brown Scavenger Beetle, or if it's something more threatening to our collections. Thank you, Megan Jablonski Collections Manager Puget Sound Navy Museum Naval History & Heritage Command 251 1st Street Bremerton, WA 98337 p. (360) 627-2288 f. (360) 627-2273 www.PugetSoundNavyMuseum.org www.history.navy.mil/PSNM www.facebook.com/pugetsoundnavymuseum FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY - PRIVACY SENSITIVE: ANY MISUSE OR UNAUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE MAY RESULT IN BOTH CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES. - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com smime.p7s Description: S/MIME cryptographic signature
RE: [pestlist] Fuzzy unknown beetles
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Okay thanks, so much I am still learning. Adrienne From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net [mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net] On Behalf Of Thomas Parker Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2017 11:34 AM To: pestlist@museumpests.net Subject: Re: [pestlist] Fuzzy unknown beetles This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- It’s a weevil. Not a collection pest. Sent from my iPhone On Oct 31, 2017, at 11:53 AM, Adrienne Dastgir <adrienne.dast...@chickasaw.net<mailto:adrienne.dast...@chickasaw.net>> wrote: This is a message from the Museumpests.net<http://Museumpests.net> List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Hi, All Thanks for your help last week in helping me ID the Carpet beetle. Since than we have also found the Larder Beetle. We thank they came in on recently donated collection. We have put the collection in the freezer and are taking action on other artifacts that may be at risk. Today I found this beetle near where we found the Larder beetle. To me it looks like the Deathwatch Beetle. The beetle is fuzzy and has grayish and brown spots.I am hoping that I am wrong, we already found 2 danger species. Thanks for any help Adrienne Dastgir Curator of Collections Chickasaw Cultural Center 867 Charles Cooper Memorial Dr. Sulphur, OK | 73086 - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net<mailto:imail...@museumpests.net> and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com<mailto:l...@zaks.com> - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net<mailto:imail...@museumpests.net> and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com<mailto:l...@zaks.com> - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com
Re: [pestlist] Fuzzy unknown beetles
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- It’s a weevil. Not a collection pest. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 31, 2017, at 11:53 AM, Adrienne Dastgir > <adrienne.dast...@chickasaw.net> wrote: > > This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. > To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net > To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. > --- > Hi, All > > Thanks for your help last week in helping me ID the Carpet beetle. Since than > we have also found the Larder Beetle. We thank they came in on recently > donated collection. We have put the collection in the freezer and are taking > action on other artifacts that may be at risk. Today I found this beetle > near where we found the Larder beetle. To me it looks like the Deathwatch > Beetle. The beetle is fuzzy and has grayish and brown spots.I am hoping > that I am wrong, we already found 2 danger species. > Thanks for any help > > Adrienne Dastgir > Curator of Collections > Chickasaw Cultural Center > 867 Charles Cooper Memorial Dr. > Sulphur, OK | 73086 > > > > - > To unsubscribe from this list send an email to > imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: > "unsubscribe pestlist" > Any problems email l...@zaks.com > > > > > > - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com
Re: [pestlist] Persistent pest issue
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Just with regards to possible sources of infestation, are there any rodent baits in ceiling voids or to offices, etc.? We have also had a huge issue with Stegobium and Lasioderma in starch-based packing noodles. The noodles have been used to replace inorganic styrofoam packaging, but it is very attractive to beetles. Several infestations of collections have been traced back to this style of packing material. Best wishes Alex On Sat, 28 Oct 2017 at 3:05 am, Dianna Krejsa <dianna.kre...@angelo.edu> wrote: > This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. > To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net > To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. > --- > > Joel-- > > > Thank you for your suggestion. After we perform our second aerosol > treatment, we will implement pheromone traps. The collection is near a > couple faculty offices, molecular and zoology lab spaces, and hallways with > a couple vending machines and trashcans. Insects don't seem to be an > obvious problem out there, but food and drink are potentially nearby. > > > > > [image: ASU] > > *Dianna M. Krejsa * > *Collections Manager, Angelo State Natural History Collections* > Angelo State University > Member, Texas Tech University System > ASU Station #10890 > San Angelo, TX 76909-0890 > Phone: (325) 486-6699 > Office: Cavness 015 > dkre...@angelo.edu <robert.dow...@angelo.edu> > > <robert.dow...@angelo.edu> > -- > *From:* pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net <pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net> > on behalf of Voron, Joel <jvo...@cwf.org> > *Sent:* Thursday, October 26, 2017 1:04:13 PM > *To:* pestlist@museumpests.net > *Subject:* Re: [pestlist] Persistent pest issue > > This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. > To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net > To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. > --- > Pheromone traps would be a great way to pinpoint the location of origin of > the beetles. If the current treatment plan fails I would suggest going that > route. I am still curious about office spaces and or break rooms? JTV > > > > > > Joel Voron Colonial Williamsburg Foundation > > Conservation Dept. > > Integrated Pest Management > > Office 757-220-7080 > > Cell 757-634-1175 > > E-Mail jvo...@cwf.org > > > > > > > On Oct 26, 2017, at 1:36 PM, Voron, Joel <jvo...@cwf.org> wrote: > > This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. > To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net > To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. > --- > > Thank you for you submission. Are there any offices or break rooms in or > near the space that has had issues? JTV > > > *Joel Voron **Colonial Williamsburg Foundation* > > Conservation Dept. > > Integrated Pest Management > > Office 757-220-7080 > > Cell 757-634-1175 > > E-Mail jvo...@cwf.org > > > > > > > > -- > *From:* pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net <pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net> > on behalf of Dianna Krejsa <dianna.kre...@angelo.edu> > *Sent:* Thursday, October 26, 2017 12:46:40 PM > *To:* pestlist@museumpests.net > *Subject:* [pestlist] Persistent pest issue > > This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. > To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net > To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. > --- > > Hi everyone, > > > > I am the Collections Manager at the Angelo State Natural History > Collections. We have a persistent pest problem with a number of insect > species entering the collections (seasonal crickets, ground beetles), but > only a few that are imminent dangers to our collections--what we believe to > be drugstore beetles (*Stegobium paniceum*) in the skins collection, and > clothes moths (*Tineola bisselliella*) in low density in a skull > collection where wool was formerly stored. Please see the attached photos > for what species we are dealing with. We have historically used freezing > and isolation to manage pest outbreaks, but the degree of pest exposure is > greater at this time. Our col
Re: [pestlist] Persistent pest issue
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Joel-- Thank you for your suggestion. After we perform our second aerosol treatment, we will implement pheromone traps. The collection is near a couple faculty offices, molecular and zoology lab spaces, and hallways with a couple vending machines and trashcans. Insects don't seem to be an obvious problem out there, but food and drink are potentially nearby. [ASU] Dianna M. Krejsa Collections Manager, Angelo State Natural History Collections Angelo State University Member, Texas Tech University System ASU Station #10890 San Angelo, TX 76909-0890 Phone: (325) 486-6699 Office: Cavness 015 dkre...@angelo.edu<mailto:robert.dow...@angelo.edu> <mailto:robert.dow...@angelo.edu> ____ From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net <pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net> on behalf of Voron, Joel <jvo...@cwf.org> Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2017 1:04:13 PM To: pestlist@museumpests.net Subject: Re: [pestlist] Persistent pest issue This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Pheromone traps would be a great way to pinpoint the location of origin of the beetles. If the current treatment plan fails I would suggest going that route. I am still curious about office spaces and or break rooms? JTV Joel Voron Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Conservation Dept. Integrated Pest Management Office 757-220-7080 Cell 757-634-1175 E-Mail jvo...@cwf.org<mailto:jvo...@cwf.org> [X] On Oct 26, 2017, at 1:36 PM, Voron, Joel <jvo...@cwf.org<mailto:jvo...@cwf.org>> wrote: This is a message from the Museumpests.net<http://Museumpests.net> List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Thank you for you submission. Are there any offices or break rooms in or near the space that has had issues? JTV Joel Voron Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Conservation Dept. Integrated Pest Management Office 757-220-7080 Cell 757-634-1175 E-Mail jvo...@cwf.org<mailto:jvo...@cwf.org> From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net> <pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net>> on behalf of Dianna Krejsa <dianna.kre...@angelo.edu<mailto:dianna.kre...@angelo.edu>> Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2017 12:46:40 PM To: pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> Subject: [pestlist] Persistent pest issue This is a message from the Museumpests.net<http://Museumpests.net> List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Hi everyone, I am the Collections Manager at the Angelo State Natural History Collections. We have a persistent pest problem with a number of insect species entering the collections (seasonal crickets, ground beetles), but only a few that are imminent dangers to our collections--what we believe to be drugstore beetles (Stegobium paniceum) in the skins collection, and clothes moths (Tineola bisselliella) in low density in a skull collection where wool was formerly stored. Please see the attached photos for what species we are dealing with. We have historically used freezing and isolation to manage pest outbreaks, but the degree of pest exposure is greater at this time. Our collection cases are elevated, the door seals are generally in good shape, and we use and monitor sticky traps Specimens--and, at times, cases--with beetles are frozen at -20C for 2wks when positive for pests or pest frass, but the number of cases with pests exceed our freezer capacity. Live drugstore beetles have been found in one collection room on the floor as well as on the tops of cases. We have fogged the room with CB-80 (0.05% pyrethrin, nonresidual) with case doors closed. We plan to fog again two weeks after this initial fogging to catch any larva that may have hatched since the first treatment. The collections room has some degree of shelving, books, etc. that may harbor pests. Fogging the room we hope rids them from those habitats. The collections are housed within an older biology building. We don't have the resources to do major facilities work, but if there a
Re: [pestlist] Persistent pest issue
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Pheromone traps would be a great way to pinpoint the location of origin of the beetles. If the current treatment plan fails I would suggest going that route. I am still curious about office spaces and or break rooms? JTV Joel Voron Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Conservation Dept. Integrated Pest Management Office 757-220-7080 Cell 757-634-1175 E-Mail jvo...@cwf.org<mailto:jvo...@cwf.org> [X] On Oct 26, 2017, at 1:36 PM, Voron, Joel <jvo...@cwf.org<mailto:jvo...@cwf.org>> wrote: This is a message from the Museumpests.net<http://Museumpests.net> List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Thank you for you submission. Are there any offices or break rooms in or near the space that has had issues? JTV Joel Voron Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Conservation Dept. Integrated Pest Management Office 757-220-7080 Cell 757-634-1175 E-Mail jvo...@cwf.org<mailto:jvo...@cwf.org> ____ From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net> <pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net>> on behalf of Dianna Krejsa <dianna.kre...@angelo.edu<mailto:dianna.kre...@angelo.edu>> Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2017 12:46:40 PM To: pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> Subject: [pestlist] Persistent pest issue This is a message from the Museumpests.net<http://Museumpests.net> List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Hi everyone, I am the Collections Manager at the Angelo State Natural History Collections. We have a persistent pest problem with a number of insect species entering the collections (seasonal crickets, ground beetles), but only a few that are imminent dangers to our collections--what we believe to be drugstore beetles (Stegobium paniceum) in the skins collection, and clothes moths (Tineola bisselliella) in low density in a skull collection where wool was formerly stored. Please see the attached photos for what species we are dealing with. We have historically used freezing and isolation to manage pest outbreaks, but the degree of pest exposure is greater at this time. Our collection cases are elevated, the door seals are generally in good shape, and we use and monitor sticky traps Specimens--and, at times, cases--with beetles are frozen at -20C for 2wks when positive for pests or pest frass, but the number of cases with pests exceed our freezer capacity. Live drugstore beetles have been found in one collection room on the floor as well as on the tops of cases. We have fogged the room with CB-80 (0.05% pyrethrin, nonresidual) with case doors closed. We plan to fog again two weeks after this initial fogging to catch any larva that may have hatched since the first treatment. The collections room has some degree of shelving, books, etc. that may harbor pests. Fogging the room we hope rids them from those habitats. The collections are housed within an older biology building. We don't have the resources to do major facilities work, but if there are suggestions for better sequestering our collections through some facilities upgrades I'd be glad to hear it. There are drugstore beetles in rooms within the biology building outside of the collections and I fear they simply re-enter after we fumigate. Tight door sweeps have been installed and windows (where they exist) have been re-sealed. I am working on potentially getting additional filters or fine screens installed for our HVAC ducts. My questions for you all: 1. Are we correct in our pest identifications? Striations appear on the elytra of the beetles, and they do possess the characteristic antenna of drugstore beetles (though this doesn't show up in my photos). 2. For drugstore beetle infestations in particular, does anyone have specific recommendations? 3. Is anyone using fogging? Did you leave the doors to your cases open during fogging? Has anyone used CB-80 as a museum-approved aerosol? I would be happy to provide additional useful details. Thank you in advance. Dianna [ASU] Dianna M. Krejsa Collections Manager, Angelo State Natural History Collections Angelo State University Member, Texas Tech University System ASU Station #10890 San Angelo, TX 76909
Re: [pestlist] Carpet Beetle larvae
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Vacuuming the undersides of wool carpets that cannot be frozen. Particularly paying close attention 6 inches in from the edges of area carpets or rugs. I inspect under edges of rugs in August here seems to be the time to catch them before any real damage can occur. JTV Joel Voron Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Conservation Dept. Integrated Pest Management Office 757-220-7080 Cell 757-634-1175 E-Mail jvo...@cwf.org<mailto:jvo...@cwf.org> [X] On Oct 24, 2017, at 12:09 PM, Adrienne Dastgir <adrienne.dast...@chickasaw.net<mailto:adrienne.dast...@chickasaw.net>> wrote: This is a message from the Museumpests.net<http://Museumpests.net> List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Hi all, This was found upstairs in a draw. The area is the front desk where the phone and entryway is located. Where the public visit the exhibits. The area has carpet. Also people that have been working the front desk have been leaving processed foods. I did not see any adults, only the larvae. I am unsure if it is Furniture Carpet Beetle (Anthremus flavipes) (LeConte) or Buffalo carpet Beetle (Anthrermus scrophulaia.) I am thinking it is the Furniture Carpet Beetle ((Anthremus flavipes) (LeConte). We do have textiles, and wool in the collections.Am I correct on the ID. What are some recommendations on how to keep them contained to the one area. I know you can place items in freezers. The draws do not come out of the desk and I not thank they will pull the carpet up any time soon. We currently have a few textiles artifacts on display. Should I recommend that the textiles be placed in the freezer and what other recommendation should I make? Thanks for any help with this. Adrienne Dastgir Curator of Collections Chickasaw Culture Center 867 Cooper Memorial Dr. Sulphur Ok 73086 (580)-622-7130 - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net<mailto:imail...@museumpests.net> and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com<mailto:l...@zaks.com> - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com
RE: [pestlist] Help with unknown beetle
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Thanks, From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net [mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net] On Behalf Of Louis Sorkin Sent: Monday, October 23, 2017 10:33 AM To: pestlist@museumpests.net Subject: RE: [pestlist] Help with unknown beetle This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- It looks like a staphylind beetle, offhand. Not a pest species. Almost all are predatory. From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net> [mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net] On Behalf Of Adrienne Dastgir Sent: Monday, October 23, 2017 10:49 AM To: pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> Subject: [pestlist] Help with unknown beetle This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Hi, all I am having trouble identifying this beetle. I am not sure if the wings are broken or if they stop and expose the end of the abdomen. It is a small beetle. I want to make sure it is not a threat to any collections. We house wood, textiles, photos, books, papers, pottery, stone, and various metal objects. I work mainly with the Archelogy collections which will be moving to a new building sometimes this year. All the collections are housed in a basement, since April we have had a humidity problem, the last two weeks it has in proved. When we move the paper, photos, and books will be staying in the current building only 3D objects and Archelogy collections will be moving. Thanks for any help, Adrienne Dastgir Curator of Collection Chickasaw Cultural Center 867 Cooper Memorial Drive Sulphur, OK 73086 (580)-622-7130 - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net<mailto:imail...@museumpests.net> and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com<mailto:l...@zaks.com> - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net<mailto:imail...@museumpests.net> and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com<mailto:l...@zaks.com> - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com
Re: [pestlist] re: Wasp identification
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Thank you everybody for your suggestions, the Pteromalidae definitely looks like the right fit! No, I don't need to narrow it down to a species, instead I'll check with the inhabitants of the house on their lighting habits and ask them to keep an eye open with regard to possible hosts for the wasps. Best regards, Simon Schölch Konserveringstekniker / Dipl.-Rest. Bevaringscenter Fyn v/Langelands Museum Østergade 25 5900 Rudkøbing Tlf. + 45 63 51 63 12 Tlf. + 45 63 51 63 13 E-mail: s...@langelandkommune.dk - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com
Re: [pestlist] ULT freezer
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- In order to disinfest materials from all stages of insects, a freezer which can maintain and hold at least -20°F is mandatory. A chest freezer doesn’t lose much cold when you open the door to load it vs. an upright one. The object is to lower the materials to minus 32°F within four hours after putting the materials in the freezer. This scenario beats the insects from being able to build up their natural antifreeze. Tom Parker Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 15, 2017, at 4:28 PM, Mallinckrodt, Casey (VMFA) > <Casey.Mallinckrodt@vmfa.museum> wrote: > > This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. > To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net > To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. > --- > I would be very interested in feedback on this question as well so please > post to the group or add me to your emails if you don’t mind! > Many Thanks. > Casey > Casey Mallinckrodt > Assistant Conservator, Sculpture and Decorative Arts Conservation > Virginia Museum of Fine Arts > 804 340 1345 > > > > > > From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net [mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net] > On Behalf Of Ann Coppinger > Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 2:16 PM > To: pestlist@museumpests.net > Subject: [pestlist] ULT freezer > > This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. > To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net > To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. > --- > Dear Colleagues, > > I need to purchase an Ultra-low Temperature chest freezer. > > So far I've gotten quotes for : > So-Low Chest style freezer Model CH40-22 > Thermo Fisher Scientific Revco Model ULT2050-10-A -40C Chest Freezer > Scien Temp34-22A Standard Low Temperature Chest Freezer > > Any recommendations, thoughts, comments, likes or dislikes for an ULT chest > freezer ? > > Advance thanks, Ann > > > > -- > Ann M. Coppinger > Senior Conservator > The Museum at FIT > Office 212-217-4542 > > - > To unsubscribe from this list send an email to > imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: > "unsubscribe pestlist" > Any problems email l...@zaks.com > > > > > - > To unsubscribe from this list send an email to > imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: > "unsubscribe pestlist" > Any problems email l...@zaks.com > > > - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com
RE: [pestlist] ULT freezer
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- I would be very interested in feedback on this question as well so please post to the group or add me to your emails if you don’t mind! Many Thanks. Casey Casey Mallinckrodt Assistant Conservator, Sculpture and Decorative Arts Conservation Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 804 340 1345 [cid:image001.jpg@01D32186.5EBB3DE0] From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net [mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net] On Behalf Of Ann Coppinger Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 2:16 PM To: pestlist@museumpests.net Subject: [pestlist] ULT freezer This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Dear Colleagues, I need to purchase an Ultra-low Temperature chest freezer. So far I've gotten quotes for : So-Low Chest style freezer Model CH40-22 Thermo Fisher Scientific Revco Model ULT2050-10-A -40C Chest Freezer Scien Temp34-22A Standard Low Temperature Chest Freezer Any recommendations, thoughts, comments, likes or dislikes for an ULT chest freezer ? Advance thanks, Ann -- Ann M. Coppinger Senior Conservator The Museum at FIT Office 212-217-4542 - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net<mailto:imail...@museumpests.net> and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com<mailto:l...@zaks.com> - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com
[pestlist] ULT freezer
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Dear Colleagues, I need to purchase an Ultra-low Temperature chest freezer. So far I've gotten quotes for : So-Low Chest style freezer Model CH40-22 Thermo Fisher Scientific Revco Model ULT2050-10-A -40C Chest Freezer Scien Temp34-22A Standard Low Temperature Chest Freezer Any recommendations, thoughts, comments, likes or dislikes for an ULT chest freezer ? Advance thanks, Ann -- Ann M. Coppinger Senior Conservator The Museum at FIT Office 212-217-4542 - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com
Re: [pestlist] Powderpost vs Furniture Beetle
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Dawn, Thanks- great info! -Todd On Fri, Oct 13, 2017 at 9:55 AM, Dawn Roberts <drobe...@naturemuseum.org> wrote: > This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. > To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net > To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. > --- > > It looks like Anobium sp. to me. The Lyctus I've seen tend to have a > thorax that is more narrow than their abdomen, whereas Anobium seems like > their thorax and abdomen are pretty equal in width. Anobium also seems to > have it head positioned lower, as if the thorax gives it a little neck > shield. I found a site with a good explanation of identifying the > differences between Lyctus sp. and Anobium sp. that you may find useful: > http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn7418.html Bugguide.net also has > good pictures. > > For an artifact, I would approach a similar treatment for either -- anoxic > chamber would be my first choice if you have that available; if not, then > freeze treatment over heating treatment, which I would be concerned that > you'd run the risk of over drying the wood and cause cracking. Then clean > it really well with a HEPA vacuum and brushes. > > Dawn > > > Dawn Roberts | Director of Collections > Chicago Academy of Sciences / Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum > 2430 North Cannon Drive, Chicago, IL 60614 > <https://maps.google.com/?q=2430+North+Cannon+Drive,+Chicago,+IL+60614=gmail=g> > | www.naturemuseum.org > > Collections Facility and Office > 4001 N Ravenswood Avenue, suite 201, Chicago, IL 60613 > <https://maps.google.com/?q=4001+N+Ravenswood+Avenue,+suite+201,+Chicago,+IL+60613=gmail=g> > | 773-755-5125 <(773)%20755-5125> > > The Urban Gateway to Nature and Science > > > > > -Original Message----- > From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net on behalf of Todd Holmberg > Sent: Thu 10/12/2017 3:04 PM > To: pestlist@museumpests.net > Subject: [pestlist] Powderpost vs Furniture Beetle > > > This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. > To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net > To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. > --- > > > > > Hello Everyone, > > A mask recently came in with evidence of wood boring pests. We will be > freezing the mask. The beetle pictured was found in the wrapping (it was > found dead). I am wondering, can anyone confirm if this is a Powderpost > beetle vs a Furniture beetle? > > In the end, does distinguishing between the 2 really matter? (treatment > methods, severity of damage, one being considered "worse" than the > other...) > > Thanks! > Todd Holmberg > > > - > To unsubscribe from this list send an email to > imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: > "unsubscribe pestlist" > Any problems email l...@zaks.com > > - > To unsubscribe from this list send an email to > imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: > "unsubscribe pestlist" > Any problems email l...@zaks.com > > > > - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com
RE: [pestlist] Powderpost vs Furniture Beetle
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- It looks like Anobium sp. to me. The Lyctus I've seen tend to have a thorax that is more narrow than their abdomen, whereas Anobium seems like their thorax and abdomen are pretty equal in width. Anobium also seems to have it head positioned lower, as if the thorax gives it a little neck shield. I found a site with a good explanation of identifying the differences between Lyctus sp. and Anobium sp. that you may find useful: http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn7418.html Bugguide.net also has good pictures. For an artifact, I would approach a similar treatment for either -- anoxic chamber would be my first choice if you have that available; if not, then freeze treatment over heating treatment, which I would be concerned that you'd run the risk of over drying the wood and cause cracking. Then clean it really well with a HEPA vacuum and brushes. Dawn Dawn Roberts | Director of Collections Chicago Academy of Sciences / Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 North Cannon Drive, Chicago, IL 60614 | www.naturemuseum.org Collections Facility and Office 4001 N Ravenswood Avenue, suite 201, Chicago, IL 60613 | 773-755-5125 The Urban Gateway to Nature and Science -Original Message- From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net on behalf of Todd Holmberg Sent: Thu 10/12/2017 3:04 PM To: pestlist@museumpests.net Subject: [pestlist] Powderpost vs Furniture Beetle This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Hello Everyone, A mask recently came in with evidence of wood boring pests. We will be freezing the mask. The beetle pictured was found in the wrapping (it was found dead). I am wondering, can anyone confirm if this is a Powderpost beetle vs a Furniture beetle? In the end, does distinguishing between the 2 really matter? (treatment methods, severity of damage, one being considered "worse" than the other...) Thanks! Todd Holmberg - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com
Re: [pestlist] Wasp identification
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- I am not an entomologist but my money is on cuckoo wasp. Group of solitary parasitic wasps - no danger to your collection from theses guys. Although perhaps from their host species. https://www.instagram.com/p/BFcWqcQqyJA/ Best wishes Christian Christian Baars Senior Preventive Conservator National Museum Cardiff On Fri, Oct 13, 2017 at 11:39 AM +0100, "Simon Sch?lch" <s...@langelandkommune.dk<mailto:s...@langelandkommune.dk>> wrote: This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Hallo group, This is a bit outside the pest scope I usually have to deal with, but I hope the entomologists can help: These small (3-4 mm length), rather pretty wasps emerge year after year in a timber framed, inhabited house in southern Denmark in late summer / early autumn and search to the windows. Where they come from has not yet been observed, neither have any signs of damage that they might cause where they live/hatch. Thank you for any assistance! Best regards, Simon Sch?lch Konserveringstekniker / Dipl.-Rest. Bevaringscenter Fyn v/Langelands Museum ?stergade 25 5900 Rudk?bing Tlf. + 45 63 51 63 12 Tlf. + 45 63 51 63 13 E-mail: s...@langelandkommune.dk<mailto:s...@langelandkommune.dk> - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com YMWADIAD Rydym yn croesawu gohebiaeth yn Gymraeg a Saesneg, ac yn sicrhau y byddwn yn cyfathrebu â chi yn eich iaith ddewisol, boed yn Gymraeg, Saesneg neur ddwy, dim ond i chi ein hysbysu. Ni fydd gohebu yn Gymraeg yn peri oedi. Mae pob neges e-bost a anfonir at neu gan Amgueddfa Cymru yn cael ei sganio gan systemau diogelwch awtomatig. Sganiwyd y neges hon am firysau cyn ei hanfon, ond dylech hefyd wirio bod y neges, a phob atodiad ynddi, yn rhydd o firysau cyn ei defnyddio. Nid ydym yn derbyn cyfrifoldeb am unrhyw golled neu ddifrod o ganlyniad i agor y neges neu unrhyw atodiadau. Gall y neges hon ac unrhyw ffeiliau a atodir ynddi gynnwys gwybodaeth gyfrinachol a fwriadwyd ar gyfer y derbynnydd yn unig. Os ydych chi wedi derbyn y neges trwy gamgymeriad, hysbyswch ni a dileur neges. Safbwyntiau personol yr awdur a fynegir yn y neges hon, ac nid ydynt o reidrwydd yn cynrychioli safbwyntiau Amgueddfa Cymru. Nid ydym yn derbyn cyfrifoldeb am unrhyw wallau, llygredd neu esgeulustod a allai godi wrth drosglwyddo'r neges hon. DISCLAIMER We welcome correspondence in Welsh and English, and we will ensure that we communicate with you in the language of your choice, whether thats English, Welsh or both if you let us know which you prefer. Corresponding in Welsh will not lead to any delay. E-mail to and from Amgueddfa Cymru is scanned by automated security systems. This message was scanned for viruses before transmission, but you should also satisfy yourself that the message, and all attachments, are virus-free before use. We can accept no responsibility for any loss or damage that might arise from opening the message or any attachments. This message and any files transmitted with it may contain confidential information intended only for the recipient. If you receive the message by mistake please inform us and delete it. The views expressed in this message are the personal views of the author and may not necessarily represent those of Amgueddfa Cymru. We accept no liability for any errors, corruption or omissions that might arise in transmission of this message. -- Scanned by FuseMail. - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com
Re: [pestlist] Moths
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Todd - I do not understand the reply. There are NO larvae in the photos??? Tom Parker -Original Message- From: Todd Holmberg <tholmb...@artsmia.org> To: pestlist <pestlist@museumpests.net> Sent: Thu, Oct 12, 2017 3:56 pm Subject: Re: [pestlist] Moths This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to thislist send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look atthe footer of thisemail. --- Elizabeth, I think you can cross webbing/case making moths off the list for that first one. On your moth, the head looks different, the body looks a little "thicker" and webbing moth larvae are white. Not sure on that second one... -Todd On Thu, Oct 12, 2017 at 12:37 PM, Shaeffer, Elizabeth <eshaef...@email.gwu.edu> wrote: This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Hello all, I would be grateful if you could help me identify these moths. Both are the first of either type we have found. The moth in image 1 also appears to have larvae associated with it on the trap. The trap has only been in place since September 19. Image 1: non-pheromone sticky trap, 6.5 mm long (case-bearing clothes moth?) Image 2: on a window sill, 6 mm long Thank you, Elizabeth -- Elizabeth Shaeffer Associate Conservator Foggy Bottom: 701 21st Street, NW • Washington, DC 20052 Avenir Center: 44930 Knoll Square • Ashburn, VA 20147 571-553-3539 • eshaef...@email.gwu.edu • museum.gwu.edu - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com - Tounsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and inthe body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com
Re: [pestlist] Powderpost vs Furniture Beetle
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Todd - Definitely the Furniture Beetle. Tom Parker -Original Message- From: Todd Holmberg <tholmb...@artsmia.org> To: pestlist <pestlist@museumpests.net> Sent: Thu, Oct 12, 2017 4:04 pm Subject: [pestlist] Powderpost vs Furniture Beetle This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to thislist send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look atthe footer of thisemail. --- Hello Everyone, A mask recently came in with evidence of wood boring pests. We will be freezing the mask. The beetle pictured was found in the wrapping (it was found dead). I am wondering, can anyone confirm if this is a Powderpost beetle vs a Furniture beetle? In the end, does distinguishing between the 2 really matter? (treatment methods, severity of damage, one being considered "worse" than the other...) Thanks! Todd Holmberg - Tounsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and inthe body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com
Re: [pestlist] Moths
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Elizabeth, I think you can cross webbing/case making moths off the list for that first one. On your moth, the head looks different, the body looks a little "thicker" and webbing moth larvae are white. Not sure on that second one... -Todd On Thu, Oct 12, 2017 at 12:37 PM, Shaeffer, Elizabeth < eshaef...@email.gwu.edu> wrote: > This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. > To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net > To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. > --- > Hello all, > > I would be grateful if you could help me identify these moths. Both are > the first of either type we have found. The moth in image 1 also appears to > have larvae associated with it on the trap. The trap has only been in place > since September 19. > > Image 1: non-pheromone sticky trap, 6.5 mm long (case-bearing clothes > moth?) > Image 2: on a window sill, 6 mm long > > Thank you, > Elizabeth > -- > Elizabeth Shaeffer > *Associate Conservator* > Foggy Bottom: 701 21st Street, NW • Washington, DC 20052 > <https://maps.google.com/?q=Foggy+Bottom:+701+21st+Street,+NW%C2%A0+%E2%80%A2+Washington,+DC+20052=gmail=g> > Avenir Center: 44930 Knoll Square > <https://maps.google.com/?q=44930+Knoll+Square%C2%A0%E2%80%A2%C2%A0Ashburn,+VA+20147%C2%A0571=gmail=g> > • > <https://maps.google.com/?q=44930+Knoll+Square%C2%A0%E2%80%A2%C2%A0Ashburn,+VA+20147%C2%A0571=gmail=g> > Ashburn, > VA 20147 > <https://maps.google.com/?q=44930+Knoll+Square%C2%A0%E2%80%A2%C2%A0Ashburn,+VA+20147%C2%A0571=gmail=g> > 571-553-3539 <(571)%20553-3539> • eshaef...@email.gwu.edu • museum.gwu.edu > > > - > To unsubscribe from this list send an email to > imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: > "unsubscribe pestlist" > Any problems email l...@zaks.com > > > > - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com
[pestlist] Costs of addressing infestations
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Hello, I'm wondering if anyone can share info on the fiscal impact of addressing pest issues reactively vs proactively, whether there are publications I've missed or if anyone is willing to share their experiences? In trying to soften the blow of proposed costs incurred in preventive treatments (freezing, anoxia), we're attempting to highlight with hard numbers the costs of treating infestations after the fact, i.e., cost of hiring extra staff, hiring external companies to freeze at volume, delays in exhibition, shut down of facilities. The goal being hard numbers underscore the cost effectiveness and good business sense of preventive care. If anyone can share thoughts, please contact me here: fus...@gwu.edu and thank you in advance. Kindly, Maria Fusco -- Maria Fusco *Chief Conservator* *Margaret Wing Dodge Chair in Conservation* Foggy Bottom: 701 21st Street, NW • Washington, DC 20052 Avenir Center: 44930 Knoll Square • Ashburn, VA 20147 571-553-0278 • fus...@gwu.edu • museum.gwu.edu - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com
Re: [pestlist] Moth id. please
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Javier - In addition to Tony's comments, in the U.S. we commonly call these types of moths underwing moths because the second pair of wings is usually colorful and the top or first pair exhibit a camouflaged appearance. Another common name for this group is sphinx moths. As Tony stated, they are highly attracted to exterior lights at night. Tom Parker -Original Message- From: JAVIER TACON CLAVAIN <jtaco...@ucm.es> To: pestlist <pestlist@museumpests.net> Sent: Fri, Oct 6, 2017 6:31 am Subject: [pestlist] Moth id. please This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to thislist send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look atthe footer of thisemail. --- Dear colleagues, hello from Madrid. Could anyone help us to identify this moth we found flying in the reading room? The bug is relatively big -37 mm long- .What does its larvae eats? Thank you! Javier Tacón Clavaín Biblioteca Histórica. Dpto. de Conservación y Restauración Universidad Complutense de Madrid 91 3946602 <jtaco...@ucm.es> La información contenida en este correo es CONFIDENCIAL, de uso exclusivo del destinatario/a arriba mencionado. Si ha recibido este mensaje por error, notifíquelo inmediatamente por esta misma vía y proceda a su eliminación, ya que ud. tiene totalmente prohibida cualquier utilización del mismo, en virtud de la legislación vigente. Los datos personales recogidos serán incorporados y tratados en el fichero 'Correoweb', bajo la titularidad del Vicerrectorado de Tecnologías de la Información, y en él el interesado/a podrá ejercer los derechos de acceso, rectificación, cancelación y oposición ante el mismo (artículo 5 de la Ley Orgánica 15/1999, de 13 de diciembre, de Protección de Datos de Carácter Personal). Antes de imprimir este correo piense si es necesario: el medio ambiente es cosa de todos. - Tounsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and inthe body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com
Re: [pestlist] Moth id. please
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- This is the Silver-striped Hawkmoth, Hippotion celerio - its caterpillar feeds on plants such as bedstraw (Gallium) and willowherb (Epilobium). This individual was presumably attracted to light. Tony Dr A.G.Irwin 47 The Avenues Norwich Norfolk NR2 3PH England mobile: +44(0)7880707834 phone: +44(0)1603 453524 2017-10-06 11:29 GMT+01:00 JAVIER TACON CLAVAIN <jtaco...@ucm.es>: > This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. > To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net > To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. > --- > Dear colleagues, hello from Madrid. > Could anyone help us to identify this moth we found flying in the reading > room? The bug is relatively big -37 mm long- .What does its larvae eats? > > Thank you! > > > Javier Tacón Clavaín > Biblioteca Histórica. Dpto. de Conservación y Restauración > Universidad Complutense de Madrid > 91 3946602 > <jtaco...@ucm.es> > > La información contenida en este correo es CONFIDENCIAL, de uso exclusivo > del destinatario/a arriba mencionado. Si ha recibido este mensaje por > error, notifíquelo inmediatamente por esta misma vía y proceda a su > eliminación, ya que ud. tiene totalmente prohibida cualquier utilización > del mismo, en virtud de la legislación vigente. > > Los datos personales recogidos serán incorporados y tratados en el fichero > 'Correoweb', bajo la titularidad del Vicerrectorado de Tecnologías de la > Información, y en él el interesado/a podrá ejercer los derechos de acceso, > rectificación, cancelación y oposición ante el mismo (artículo 5 de la Ley > Orgánica 15/1999, de 13 de diciembre, de Protección de Datos de Carácter > Personal). > Antes de imprimir este correo piense si es necesario: el medio ambiente es > cosa de todos. > > - > To unsubscribe from this list send an email to > imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: > "unsubscribe pestlist" > Any problems email l...@zaks.com > > > > ----- To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com
Re: [pestlist] Beetle ID
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- That appears consistent with an adult ground beetle (Carabidae). It likely wandered in beneath a door or though a hole, or perhaps was a stowaway on some item brought into the facility. In any case, the creature poses virtually no risk, except to other insects. Richard Pollack, PhD. <mailto:r...@identify.us.com> CEO & Chief Scientific Officer IdentifyUS, LLC https://identify.us.com <https://identify.us.com/> -- > On Oct 4, 2017, at 20:21, Madeline McGraw <mmcg...@cityofseward.net> wrote: > > This is a message from the Museumpests.net <http://museumpests.net/> List. > To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net > <mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> > To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. > --- > Greetings all, > > This lone beetle was found alive in the secure storage area of my museum > earlier today. I know these photos aren’t the greatest quality, but does > anyone have an ID of this beetle, and could this species pose a threat to my > collection? > > Thanks! > > Madeline McGraw > Curator of Collections and Exhibits > Seward Community Library & Museum > (907) 224-4007 > mmcg...@cityofseward.net <mailto:mmcg...@cityofseward.net> > www.cityofseward.us/libmus <http://www.cityofseward.us/libmus> > > > - > To unsubscribe from this list send an email to > imail...@museumpests.net <mailto:imail...@museumpests.net> and in the body > put: > "unsubscribe pestlist" > Any problems email l...@zaks.com <mailto:l...@zaks.com> > > > > ----- To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com
[pestlist] Integrated Pest Management: The Plan and Implementation online course begins Nov 6 on MuseumStudy.com
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- A written plan formalizes the IPM strategy and keeps management abreast of your status. It organizes your ideas and lays the groundwork for the needs of the collection and the building(s). It provides the direction in which you want to take the program, including grant funding and accreditation. Join Carnegie Museum of Natural History Conservator Gretchen Anderson for this four week online course in which participants will learn how to apply IPM principles to their specific situation and institution. A draft plan and specific implementation strategies will be developed and discussed. Even though our institutions have different challenges the exchange of ideas presents the opportunity for us to help each other brainstorm solutions that will work for our situation. For more information visit our website: http://www.museumstudy.com/courses/course-list/integrated-pest-management-the-plan-implementation/ -- Brad Bredehoft CEO Museum Study, LLC www.MuseumStudy.com - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com
Re: [pestlist] moth id
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- I don't think the moth larva were on the carcasses when they went into the colony, I have never had moths in the prep lab. Our dermestids are housed in an out-building adjacent to an area where live mammals and birds are housed in outdoor caging. Food for the animals is also prepared in the building, a student who works there said there were moths in the animal food as well (I don't know if the food is animal, fresh vegetable or grain). The colony itself is in a well sealed container, but is opened regularly for misting and feeding, it would be easy for moths to fly in if they were attracted to the contents. ** Tamar Danufsky Museum Curator and Marine Wildlife Care Center Coordinator Wildlife Department Humboldt State University Arcata, CA 95521 phone (707)826-4034 fax (707)826-4060 www.humboldt.edu/wildmuseum www.humboldt.edu/mwcc On Thu, Sep 28, 2017 at 8:12 AM, Todd Holmberg <tholmb...@artsmia.org> wrote: > This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. > To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net > To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. > --- > Tamar, > > Interesting. If I had to guess, I would say those were either webbing > moths or case making moths. I am trying to learn more about how these > moths survive and spread, so I will be following this thread... > > Could it be a case where the bones had the moth eggs on them before they > were placed in the current environment? > > Is the bone cleaning environment sealed pretty well to keep moths/larvae > from getting in from the outside? > > Thanks for posting, > -Todd > > On Wed, Sep 27, 2017 at 5:48 PM, Tamar Danufsky < > tamar.danuf...@humboldt.edu> wrote: > >> This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. >> To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net >> To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. >> --- >> Greetings, >> >> These moths have erupted in my dermestid colony. Wondering what they are >> and why they're there. There are only beetles and fleshed bones they are >> cleaning in the colony, no fur, feathers or skin. >> >> thanks! >> >> Tamar >> >> ** >> Tamar Danufsky >> Museum Curator and >> Marine Wildlife Care Center Coordinator >> Wildlife Department >> Humboldt State University >> Arcata, CA 95521 >> phone (707)826-4034 <(707)%20826-4034> >> fax (707)826-4060 <(707)%20826-4060> >> www.humboldt.edu/wildmuseum >> www.humboldt.edu/mwcc >> >> - >> To unsubscribe from this list send an email to >> imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: >> "unsubscribe pestlist" >> Any problems email l...@zaks.com >> >> >> >> > > - > To unsubscribe from this list send an email to > imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: > "unsubscribe pestlist" > Any problems email l...@zaks.com > > > > - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com
Re: [pestlist] moth id
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Tamar, Interesting. If I had to guess, I would say those were either webbing moths or case making moths. I am trying to learn more about how these moths survive and spread, so I will be following this thread... Could it be a case where the bones had the moth eggs on them before they were placed in the current environment? Is the bone cleaning environment sealed pretty well to keep moths/larvae from getting in from the outside? Thanks for posting, -Todd On Wed, Sep 27, 2017 at 5:48 PM, Tamar Danufsky <tamar.danuf...@humboldt.edu > wrote: > This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. > To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net > To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. > --- > Greetings, > > These moths have erupted in my dermestid colony. Wondering what they are > and why they're there. There are only beetles and fleshed bones they are > cleaning in the colony, no fur, feathers or skin. > > thanks! > > Tamar > > ** > Tamar Danufsky > Museum Curator and > Marine Wildlife Care Center Coordinator > Wildlife Department > Humboldt State University > Arcata, CA 95521 > phone (707)826-4034 <(707)%20826-4034> > fax (707)826-4060 <(707)%20826-4060> > www.humboldt.edu/wildmuseum > www.humboldt.edu/mwcc > > - > To unsubscribe from this list send an email to > imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: > "unsubscribe pestlist" > Any problems email l...@zaks.com > > > > ----- To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com
Re: [pestlist] heat and silverfish
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- 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 <apvand...@utexas.edu> wrote: > This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. > To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net > To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. > --- > Here's an interesting question: How long would silverfish live in an > environment of 108 degrees and low humidity? > > Thanks, > > Alan > > > *Alan Van Dyke* > Senior Preservation Technician > Harry Ransom Center > The University of Texas at Austin > P.O. Drawer 7219 > Austin, TX 78713-7219 > P: 512-232-4614 > www.hrc.utexas.edu > > - > To unsubscribe from this list send an email to > imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: > "unsubscribe pestlist" > Any problems email l...@zaks.com > > > > -- Paul S. Storch Project Specialist III /Sites Collections and Exhibits Liaison Facilities-Historic Properties Department Facilities and Risk Management Division Minnesota Historical Society 345 Kellogg Blvd. West Saint Paul, MN 55102-1906 (651) 259-3257 paul.sto...@mnhs.org Visit Historic Sites! www.mnhs.org - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com
RE: [pestlist] heat and silverfish
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- 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<http://www.winterthur.org/> – 302.888.4752 IPM Working Group Co-Chair From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net [mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net] On Behalf Of Alan P Van Dyke Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2017 1:34 PM To: pestlist@museumpests.net Subject: [pestlist] heat and silverfish This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Here's an interesting question: How long would silverfish live in an environment of 108 degrees and low humidity? Thanks, Alan Alan Van Dyke Senior Preservation Technician Harry Ransom Center The University of Texas at Austin P.O. Drawer 7219 Austin, TX 78713-7219 P: 512-232-4614 www.hrc.utexas.edu<http://www.hrc.utexas.edu/> - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net<mailto:imail...@museumpests.net> and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com<mailto:l...@zaks.com> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by E.F.A. Project<http://www.efa-project.org>, and is believed to be clean. Click here to report this message as spam.<http://mail.winterthur.org/cgi-bin/learn-msg.cgi?id=28B4810005E.A5783=118774ae6d9bfeeffd1b4793ed3b44b5> - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com
[pestlist] heat and silverfish
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Here's an interesting question: How long would silverfish live in an environment of 108 degrees and low humidity? Thanks, Alan *Alan Van Dyke* Senior Preservation Technician Harry Ransom Center The University of Texas at Austin P.O. Drawer 7219 Austin, TX 78713-7219 P: 512-232-4614 www.hrc.utexas.edu - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com
Re: [pestlist] Webbing found on wool textile
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Sounds like the consensus is spider webbing, not moth webbing that we found today. Kate Kearns Collections Manager Historic Deerfield, Inc. PO Box 321 Deerfield, MA 01342 (413)775-7202 On Fri, Sep 22, 2017 at 2:54 PM, bugman22 <bugma...@aol.com> wrote: > This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. > To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net > To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. > --- > Kate - > > It is definitely NOT webbing clothes moth silk. Remember, it's the larvae > of WCM's that spin the silken threads from their salivary glands. With > this being true, you'd see all sorts of damage and pelletized frass > associated with the webbing. There is no damage or frass on this piece of > fabric. > > Tom Parker > > > -Original Message- > From: Kate Kearns <kkea...@historic-deerfield.org> > To: pestlist <pestlist@museumpests.net> > Sent: Fri, Sep 22, 2017 2:10 pm > Subject: [pestlist] Webbing found on wool textile > > This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. > To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net > To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. > --- > Hello, > > I'm attaching a photo of some webbing we found on a wool textile in one of > our historic houses. We've had an ongoing problem with clothes moths and > I'm wondering if this is moth activity, or do we have something else too. > > Thanks, > Kate > > Kate Kearns > Collections Manager > Historic Deerfield, Inc. > PO Box 321 > Deerfield, MA 01342 > (413)775-7202 <(413)%20775-7202> > > > > > > > > > ----- > To unsubscribe from this list send an email to > imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: > "unsubscribe pestlist" > Any problems email l...@zaks.com > > > > - > To unsubscribe from this list send an email to > imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: > "unsubscribe pestlist" > Any problems email l...@zaks.com > > > > - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com
Re: [pestlist] Webbing found on wool textile
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Kate - It is definitely NOT webbing clothes moth silk. Remember, it's the larvae of WCM's that spin the silken threads from their salivary glands. With this being true, you'd see all sorts of damage and pelletized frass associated with the webbing. There is no damage or frass on this piece of fabric. Tom Parker -Original Message- From: Kate Kearns <kkea...@historic-deerfield.org> To: pestlist <pestlist@museumpests.net> Sent: Fri, Sep 22, 2017 2:10 pm Subject: [pestlist] Webbing found on wool textile This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to thislist send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look atthe footer of thisemail. --- Hello, I'm attaching a photo of some webbing we found on a wool textile in one of our historic houses. We've had an ongoing problem with clothes moths and I'm wondering if this is moth activity, or do we have something else too. Thanks, Kate Kate Kearns Collections Manager Historic Deerfield, Inc. PO Box 321 Deerfield, MA 01342 (413)775-7202 - Tounsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and inthe body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com
RE: [pestlist] Webbing found on wool textile
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- It could be moth activity, but look more like spider webbing. From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net [mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net] On Behalf Of Kate Kearns Sent: Friday, September 22, 2017 1:08 PM To: pestlist@museumpests.net Subject: [pestlist] Webbing found on wool textile This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Hello, I'm attaching a photo of some webbing we found on a wool textile in one of our historic houses. We've had an ongoing problem with clothes moths and I'm wondering if this is moth activity, or do we have something else too. Thanks, Kate Kate Kearns Collections Manager Historic Deerfield, Inc. PO Box 321 Deerfield, MA 01342 (413)775-7202 - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net<mailto:imail...@museumpests.net> and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com<mailto:l...@zaks.com> - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com
[pestlist] Endearing article
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Good morning, I posted this to our social media sites, however I know not all frequent them. So I thought I'd share a very endearing article about an 8 year old girl and her love of bugs. Enjoy! http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/09/19/551876044/once-teased-for-her-love-of-bugs-8-year-old-co-authors-scientific-paper?utm_source=facebook.com_medium=social_campaign=npr_term=nprnews_content=20170920 Matthew A. Mickletz - Manager, Preventive Conservation - Winterthur Museum<http://www.winterthur.org/> - 302.888.4752 IPM Working Group Co-Chair - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com
RE: [pestlist] Bed bugs treated with diatomaceous earth
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- I think the DE powder was probably sprinkled around, possibly an over application, and then the boxes sealed. Do you see powder? It’s slow acting, but bed bug and egg dormancy period has passed well before the 10 year mark! Any bugs or eggs will have died. DE contains a small amount of crystalline silica compared to CimeXa dust where there is none – it’s all amorphous. Louis N. Sorkin, B.C.E. Entomologist, Arachnologist, Myriapodologist Insect Cuisine & Entomophagy Research [cid:image001.png@01D235DF.2C8D90E0] Division of Invertebrate Zoology|American Museum of Natural History Central Park West at 79th Street|New York, New York 10024-5192 sor...@amnh.org<mailto:sor...@amnh.org> 212-769-5613 voice | 212-769-5277 fax | 917-953-0094 local pager http://www.amnh.org/our-research/staff-directory/louis-n.-sorkin [cid:image002.jpg@01D328C9.5B428520] The New York Entomological Society, Inc. www.nyentsoc.org<http://www.nyentsoc.org/> n...@amnh.org<mailto:n...@amnh.org> [cid:image001.png@01D110A0.A110F570] From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net [mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net] On Behalf Of Jessica Lian Pace Sent: Friday, September 08, 2017 2:25 PM To: pestlist@museumpests.net Subject: [pestlist] Bed bugs treated with diatomaceous earth This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Hello everyone, A curator is considering bringing in an archival collection consisting of paper and media materials that was treated for a bed bug infestation with diatomaceous earth 10+ years ago. We don't have much information on how the treatment was implemented. The problems with diatomaceous earth residue on collections materials aside, is it an effective means of treatment? Information on how long bed bugs and their eggs can remain dormant and how to best assess the efficacy of the remediation would also be greatly appreciated. Many thanks, Jessica -- Jessica Pace Preventive Conservator Barbara Goldsmith Preservation and Conservation Department NYU Libraries 70 Washington Square South New York, NY 10012 (212) 998-2518 - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net<mailto:imail...@museumpests.net> and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com<mailto:l...@zaks.com> - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com
RE: [pestlist] Bed bugs treated with diatomaceous earth
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Hello Jessica, I can’t answer most of your questions but diatomaceous earth is used for passive treatment of bed bugs and other insects. They physically have to crawl across the sediment for it to have effect, it scratches their undersides and ends up killing them. Exterminators will place it around trim, in corners, electrical outlets, anywhere that they may be hiding. Generally in treatment an insecticide or other poisonous substance is used as a more active treatment so you may want to research the types that were used at the time of treatment in your area for health and safety concern for staff. There is food grade diatomaceous earth so it isn’t in and of itself necessarily harmful to you beyond irritation to eyes or lungs even if this particular usage it isn’t food grade. The issue would be more if it’s ground into the collections or related concerns. Typical ‘waiting them out’ treatment can be up to two years. If they’re been sealed or isolated for the 10+ years since treatment it’s likely that there isn’t a concern but I would be personally very concerned as you sound like you might be. No good story ever started with, “So I found this bed bug……”. William Shepherd Collections Officer Swift Current Museum 44 Robert Street West Swift Current, Saskatchewan S9H 4M9 Phone: 306-778-4815 Fax: 306-778-4818 From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net [mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net] On Behalf Of Jessica Lian Pace Sent: September 8, 2017 12:25 PM To: pestlist@museumpests.net Subject: [pestlist] Bed bugs treated with diatomaceous earth This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Hello everyone, A curator is considering bringing in an archival collection consisting of paper and media materials that was treated for a bed bug infestation with diatomaceous earth 10+ years ago. We don't have much information on how the treatment was implemented. The problems with diatomaceous earth residue on collections materials aside, is it an effective means of treatment? Information on how long bed bugs and their eggs can remain dormant and how to best assess the efficacy of the remediation would also be greatly appreciated. Many thanks, Jessica -- Jessica Pace Preventive Conservator Barbara Goldsmith Preservation and Conservation Department NYU Libraries 70 Washington Square South New York, NY 10012 (212) 998-2518 - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net<mailto:imail...@museumpests.net> and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com<mailto:l...@zaks.com> - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com
Re: [pestlist] ID Help please
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Group - I've encountered this problem in an historic mansion in the Hudson Valley. Lots of adults indoors in pheromone traps, but no larvae or damage to the wall-to-wall woolen carpets. Traced to pigeons droppings and nesting material on the roof of the adjacent veranda. Tom Parker -Original Message- From: Tony Irwin <dr.tony.ir...@gmail.com> To: pestlist <pestlist@museumpests.net> Sent: Fri, Sep 8, 2017 1:27 pm Subject: Re: [pestlist] ID Help please This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to thislist send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look atthe footer of thisemail. --- Hi Megan This is a Monopis species - almost certainly M. crocicapitella, the Pale-backed Clothes Moth (though it is known in the US as the "Bird Nest Moth"). It is becoming a frequent pest in domestic and public buildings in Europe, or at least it is coming to our notice more frequently, especially as it is attracted to Tineola pheromone traps. Although the adults can be abundant, finding larvae is proving much more difficult. Best wishes Tony Dr A.G.Irwin 47 The Avenues Norwich Norfolk NR2 3PH England mobile: +44(0)7880707834 phone: +44(0)1603 453524 On 8 September 2017 at 16:51, Jablonski, Megan T CIV NHHC, NUM <megan.jablon...@navy.mil> wrote: This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Hello everyone, Could one of you help me identify this moth? I don't think I've seen it in our traps before. Thanks! Megan Jablonski Collections Manager Puget Sound Navy Museum Naval History & Heritage Command 251 1st Street Bremerton, WA 98337 p. (360) 627-2288 f. (360) 627-2273 www.PugetSoundNavyMuseum.org www.history.navy.mil/PSNM www.facebook.com/pugetsoundnavymuseum FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY - PRIVACY SENSITIVE: ANY MISUSE OR UNAUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE MAY RESULT IN BOTH CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES. - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com - Tounsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and inthe body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com
[pestlist] Bed bugs treated with diatomaceous earth
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Hello everyone, A curator is considering bringing in an archival collection consisting of paper and media materials that was treated for a bed bug infestation with diatomaceous earth 10+ years ago. We don't have much information on how the treatment was implemented. The problems with diatomaceous earth residue on collections materials aside, is it an effective means of treatment? Information on how long bed bugs and their eggs can remain dormant and how to best assess the efficacy of the remediation would also be greatly appreciated. Many thanks, Jessica -- Jessica Pace Preventive Conservator Barbara Goldsmith Preservation and Conservation Department NYU Libraries 70 Washington Square South New York, NY 10012 (212) 998-2518 - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com
Re: [pestlist] ID Help please
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Hi Megan This is a *Monopis *species - almost certainly *M*. *crocicapitella*, the Pale-backed Clothes Moth (though it is known in the US as the "Bird Nest Moth"). It is becoming a frequent pest in domestic and public buildings in Europe, or at least it is coming to our notice more frequently, especially as it is attracted to *Tineola *pheromone traps. Although the adults can be abundant, finding larvae is proving much more difficult. Best wishes Tony Dr A.G.Irwin 47 The Avenues Norwich Norfolk NR2 3PH England mobile: +44(0)7880707834 phone: +44(0)1603 453524 On 8 September 2017 at 16:51, Jablonski, Megan T CIV NHHC, NUM < megan.jablon...@navy.mil> wrote: > > This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. > To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net > To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. > --- > > > > Hello everyone, > > Could one of you help me identify this moth? I don't think I've seen it in > our traps before. > > Thanks! > > Megan Jablonski > Collections Manager > Puget Sound Navy Museum > Naval History & Heritage Command > 251 1st Street > Bremerton, WA 98337 > p. (360) 627-2288 > f. (360) 627-2273 > > www.PugetSoundNavyMuseum.org > www.history.navy.mil/PSNM > www.facebook.com/pugetsoundnavymuseum > > FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY - PRIVACY SENSITIVE: ANY MISUSE OR UNAUTHORIZED > DISCLOSURE MAY RESULT IN BOTH CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES. > > > > > - > To unsubscribe from this list send an email to > imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: > "unsubscribe pestlist" > Any problems email l...@zaks.com - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com
RE: [pestlist] ID Help please
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Hello Megan, Certainly has a resemblance to a type of clothes moth. If it is, they tend to like a number of different textile type items but have a tendency towards animal hair/fur, clothing, carpets/rugs, and that type of material. Check your surrounding environment for similar materials and see if you have any larvae or more full grown moths. Depending on what you find depends on what you do. Anywhere from dry cleaning to large scale freezing. Keep the humidity under control, regular inspection, good house keeping policies, sealing of items (if appropriate), and closing up entry points will deter further issues. Sticky and pheromone traps are handy for keeping an eye on the situation. It might be something else or could have come in on someone, lets hope! William Shepherd Collections Officer Swift Current Museum 44 Robert Street West Swift Current, Saskatchewan S9H 4M9 Phone: 306-778-4815 Fax: 306-778-4818 -Original Message- From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net [mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net] On Behalf Of Jablonski, Megan T CIV NHHC, NUM Sent: September 8, 2017 9:51 AM To: pestlist@museumpests.net Subject: [pestlist] ID Help please This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Hello everyone, Could one of you help me identify this moth? I don't think I've seen it in our traps before. Thanks! Megan Jablonski Collections Manager Puget Sound Navy Museum Naval History & Heritage Command 251 1st Street Bremerton, WA 98337 p. (360) 627-2288 f. (360) 627-2273 www.PugetSoundNavyMuseum.org www.history.navy.mil/PSNM www.facebook.com/pugetsoundnavymuseum FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY - PRIVACY SENSITIVE: ANY MISUSE OR UNAUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE MAY RESULT IN BOTH CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES. - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com
[pestlist] ID Help please
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Hello everyone, Could one of you help me identify this moth? I don't think I've seen it in our traps before. Thanks! Megan Jablonski Collections Manager Puget Sound Navy Museum Naval History & Heritage Command 251 1st Street Bremerton, WA 98337 p. (360) 627-2288 f. (360) 627-2273 www.PugetSoundNavyMuseum.org www.history.navy.mil/PSNM www.facebook.com/pugetsoundnavymuseum FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY - PRIVACY SENSITIVE: ANY MISUSE OR UNAUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE MAY RESULT IN BOTH CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES. - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com smime.p7s Description: S/MIME cryptographic signature
RE: [pestlist] powderpost beetle?
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- I used to find these in a biology lab and storage for study skins – turns out the preparator used cornstarch to absorb moisture. I had him change to borax, and improve clean up procedures. That helped to reduce the problem. [Senior Science Meeting Minutes_2017_0503] Gretchen Anderson Conservator (412) 665-2607 (Office) (412) 420-9083 (Mobile) anders...@carnegiemnh.org<mailto:anders...@carnegiemnh.org> From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net [mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net] On Behalf Of Alan P Van Dyke Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2017 12:59 PM To: pestlist@museumpests.net Subject: Re: [pestlist] powderpost beetle? This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Thanks, Richard! That's a relief. It was found in a kitchen area, so it also makes a lot more sense. Alan Alan P. Van Dyke Preservation Technician Harry Ransom Center The University of Texas at Austin P.O. Drawer 7219 Austin, TX 78713-7219 P: 512-232-4614 www.hrc.utexas.edu<http://www.hrc.utexas.edu/> On Thu, Aug 31, 2017 at 11:38 AM, Pollack, Richard J <richard_poll...@harvard.edu<mailto:richard_poll...@harvard.edu>> wrote: This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Not a powder post beetle. Instead, it is consistent with the merchant grain beetle, Oryzaephilus mercator. Richard J. Pollack, PhD HARVARD UNIVERSITY Environmental Health, Safety and Emergency Management (EHSEM) Senior Environmental Public Health Officer 46 Blackstone St. Cambridge, MA 02139 Office: 617-495-2995<tel:(617)%20495-2995> Cell: 617-447-0763<tel:(617)%20447-0763> www.ehs.harvard.edu<http://www.ehs.harvard.edu> richard_poll...@harvard.edu<mailto:richard_poll...@harvard.edu> HARVARD T.H. CHAN SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH Instructor, Department of Immunology & Infectious Diseases From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net> <pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net>> on behalf of Alan P Van Dyke <apvand...@utexas.edu<mailto:apvand...@utexas.edu>> Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2017 12:25:53 PM To: pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> Subject: [pestlist] powderpost beetle? This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Hello all, I seem to be having some luck this week. Is this a powderpost beetle? [Inline image 1] Thanks, Alan Alan P. Van Dyke Preservation Technician Harry Ransom Center The University of Texas at Austin P.O. Drawer 7219 Austin, TX 78713-7219 P: 512-232-4614<tel:(512)%20232-4614> www.hrc.utexas.edu<https://secure-web.cisco.com/1rLrxZ9gtJ19hyNsPFhAMto3wUBOjX-oIyixovTW4nrukIyD41lYLxUqNE8GgmYJa_E2Pi7DasnoZ2BpllOhLpHGDDe0tw5SWNzN_N3nVJAiqYurJXn1xQf12Y6ho9hgdWlKpVJMw7JBNS13cRIc6trStheoIpsjs613F1hdTCD6VECZR9AodLBJ_OeMUxk2OyY2aBFuqyKueovERf3R6zVzEtNHJem2JdQ8fbeWvdgR7Fxp8G8oBmjWI2eLPTbj_TeOKW_6hSBd8857wWKyv00DQ8udkTZuBaSzF8jU29MgNHn1KngN-LQBRa9yH9mtdpK_UY1S8fB_QNj2xbaZ0NYDsWWj_BJOkscUdxSmk4tv1KXJBudpxvNdUIB3PRZa1PQGVCN_VcV90qtFuny_OkAA6JAgbJTYNGpcHryt8m34cMWyzeRkOs3wzuFGcVIWsBNB1GVWYZh089KDTWCyGJ6ptf585belS6MQyy0igH7HF-4yYp_9TUWm-MFtIksCFB6D9zKeZKfcIbcioDIsnM8NJJcRZfm8ePD7KkSgRbguqYqdmZIcP8T4wPsdxB9ywHCZO7xl1HcdwZLOKFT5cTA4jqg5kD3UQpCojaouC00M/https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.proofpoint.com%2Fv2%2Furl%3Fu%3Dhttp-3A__www.hrc.utexas.edu_%26d%3DDwMFaQ%26c%3DWO-RGvefibhHBZq3fL85hQ%26r%3DGO7C3XN3WgFy2IP-bFBbnUs_CYntqj57Dprtl40-_KE%26m%3D3XUeOg8CTqwX1EIYDBTguRHq2XwnEi-a4H9e9LGdDr0%26s%3Dr123H0Xi12hd2k0QsMbGrFzlAghn02B5cnoCIQgPqDc%26e%3D> - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net<mailto:imail...@museumpests.net> and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com<mailto:l...@zaks.com> - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net<mailto:imail...@museumpests.net> and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems emai
RE: [pestlist] powderpost beetle?
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Agreed. Nice photo. Gretchen [Senior Science Meeting Minutes_2017_0503] Gretchen Anderson Conservator (412) 665-2607 (Office) (412) 420-9083 (Mobile) anders...@carnegiemnh.org<mailto:anders...@carnegiemnh.org> From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net [mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net] On Behalf Of Voron, Joel Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2017 12:54 PM To: pestlist@museumpests.net Subject: Re: [pestlist] powderpost beetle? This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- I agree with Richard. The head and the eyes say merchant beetle. Sawtooth and merchant are really similar. JTV Joel Voron Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Conservation Dept. Integrated Pest Management Office 757-220-7080 Cell 757-634-1175 E-Mail jvo...@cwf.org<mailto:jvo...@cwf.org> [1474552137245_IMG_0499.JPG] ____ From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net> <pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net>> on behalf of Pollack, Richard J <richard_poll...@harvard.edu<mailto:richard_poll...@harvard.edu>> Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2017 12:38:19 PM To: pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> Subject: Re: [pestlist] powderpost beetle? This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Not a powder post beetle. Instead, it is consistent with the merchant grain beetle, Oryzaephilus mercator. Richard J. Pollack, PhD HARVARD UNIVERSITY Environmental Health, Safety and Emergency Management (EHSEM) Senior Environmental Public Health Officer 46 Blackstone St. Cambridge, MA 02139 Office: 617-495-2995 Cell: 617-447-0763 www.ehs.harvard.edu richard_poll...@harvard.edu<mailto:richard_poll...@harvard.edu> HARVARD T.H. CHAN SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH Instructor, Department of Immunology & Infectious Diseases From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net> <pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net>> on behalf of Alan P Van Dyke <apvand...@utexas.edu<mailto:apvand...@utexas.edu>> Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2017 12:25:53 PM To: pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> Subject: [pestlist] powderpost beetle? This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Hello all, I seem to be having some luck this week. Is this a powderpost beetle? [Inline image 1] Thanks, Alan Alan P. Van Dyke Preservation Technician Harry Ransom Center The University of Texas at Austin P.O. Drawer 7219 Austin, TX 78713-7219 P: 512-232-4614 www.hrc.utexas.edu<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.hrc.utexas.edu_=DwMFaQ=WO-RGvefibhHBZq3fL85hQ=GO7C3XN3WgFy2IP-bFBbnUs_CYntqj57Dprtl40-_KE=3XUeOg8CTqwX1EIYDBTguRHq2XwnEi-a4H9e9LGdDr0=r123H0Xi12hd2k0QsMbGrFzlAghn02B5cnoCIQgPqDc=> - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net<mailto:imail...@museumpests.net> and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com<mailto:l...@zaks.com> - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net<mailto:imail...@museumpests.net> and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com<mailto:l...@zaks.com> ----- To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net<mailto:imail...@museumpests.net> and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com<mailto:l...@zaks.com> The information contained in this message and/or attachments is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this
RE: [pestlist] powderpost beetle?
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Merchant grain beetles as opposed to saw-toothed grain beetles are supposed to be more attracted to items with a higher oil content such as nuts, copra and less to grains. Adults also will fly as compared to STGB. Quick listing about these species (Food for Thought, so to speak): Both saw-toothed and merchant grain beetles are common stored-food product pests that infest cereals, cornmeal, cornstarch, popcorn, rice, dried fruits, breakfast foods, flour, rolled oats, bran, macaroni, sugar, drugs, spices, herbs, candy, dried meats, chocolate, bread, nuts, crackers, raisins, dried dog and cat food, and other foodstuffs. These beetles are capable of chewing into unopened paper or cardboard boxes, through cellophane, plastic, and foil wrapped packages. Once inside, populations build up rapidly often spreading to other stored foods and into food debris accumulated in the cupboard corners, cracks, and crevices. Sometimes all life stages (egg, larva, pupa, and adult) may be found. Louis N. Sorkin, B.C.E. Entomologist, Arachnologist, Myriapodologist Insect Cuisine & Entomophagy Research [cid:image001.png@01D235DF.2C8D90E0] Division of Invertebrate Zoology|American Museum of Natural History Central Park West at 79th Street|New York, New York 10024-5192 sor...@amnh.org<mailto:sor...@amnh.org> 212-769-5613 voice | 212-769-5277 fax | 917-953-0094 local pager http://www.amnh.org/our-research/staff-directory/louis-n.-sorkin [cid:image005.jpg@01D3225B.CFD5F3F0] The New York Entomological Society, Inc. www.nyentsoc.org<http://www.nyentsoc.org/> n...@amnh.org<mailto:n...@amnh.org> [cid:image001.png@01D110A0.A110F570] From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net [mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net] On Behalf Of Voron, Joel Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2017 12:59 PM To: pestlist@museumpests.net Subject: Re: [pestlist] powderpost beetle? This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Make sure that grounds keepers are not using corn gluten for weed suppression nearbywhile it is a great way to not use pesticides you do not want it outside of buildings with collections housed. JTV Joel Voron Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Conservation Dept. Integrated Pest Management Office 757-220-7080 Cell 757-634-1175 E-Mail jvo...@cwf.org<mailto:jvo...@cwf.org> [1474552137245_IMG_0499.JPG] ____ From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net> <pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net>> on behalf of Alan P Van Dyke <apvand...@utexas.edu<mailto:apvand...@utexas.edu>> Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2017 12:25:53 PM To: pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> Subject: [pestlist] powderpost beetle? This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Hello all, I seem to be having some luck this week. Is this a powderpost beetle? [Inline image 1] Thanks, Alan Alan P. Van Dyke Preservation Technician Harry Ransom Center The University of Texas at Austin P.O. Drawer 7219 Austin, TX 78713-7219 P: 512-232-4614 www.hrc.utexas.edu<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hrc.utexas.edu%2F=01%7C01%7Csorkin%40amnh.org%7Cba37ae68f3404a04c52108d4f092ba83%7Cbe0003e8c6b9496883aeb34586974b76%7C0=EAkPZUzPaHo%2Ba0dwcg%2FnKsjdxKDsMYYvn9mBvva8EWg%3D=0> - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net<mailto:imail...@museumpests.net> and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com<mailto:l...@zaks.com> - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net<mailto:imail...@museumpests.net> and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com<mailto:l...@zaks.com> ----- To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com
RE: [pestlist] powderpost beetle?
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Yes. Exactly: Head, eyes, and temple (space behind eyes to rear of head). Actually 3 species in U.S., O. acuminatus in FL from a shipment of neem seeds (neem tree has insect repellent and insecticidal properties), but not established in 1983. Not sure if this is still correct or not. There are 15 species world-wide. Typical pest species are the 2 commonly encountered ones, O. surinamensis and O. mercator. BTW see https://www.brooklynbugs.com/ in case you want to do something in NYC beginning tomorrow. Louis N. Sorkin, B.C.E. Entomologist, Arachnologist, Myriapodologist Insect Cuisine & Entomophagy Research [cid:image001.png@01D235DF.2C8D90E0] Division of Invertebrate Zoology|American Museum of Natural History Central Park West at 79th Street|New York, New York 10024-5192 sor...@amnh.org<mailto:sor...@amnh.org> 212-769-5613 voice | 212-769-5277 fax | 917-953-0094 local pager http://www.amnh.org/our-research/staff-directory/louis-n.-sorkin [cid:image002.jpg@01D3225A.80D26730] The New York Entomological Society, Inc. www.nyentsoc.org<http://www.nyentsoc.org/> n...@amnh.org<mailto:n...@amnh.org> [cid:image001.png@01D110A0.A110F570] From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net [mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net] On Behalf Of Voron, Joel Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2017 12:54 PM To: pestlist@museumpests.net Subject: Re: [pestlist] powderpost beetle? This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- I agree with Richard. The head and the eyes say merchant beetle. Sawtooth and merchant are really similar. JTV Joel Voron Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Conservation Dept. Integrated Pest Management Office 757-220-7080 Cell 757-634-1175 E-Mail jvo...@cwf.org<mailto:jvo...@cwf.org> [1474552137245_IMG_0499.JPG] ____ From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net> <pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net>> on behalf of Pollack, Richard J <richard_poll...@harvard.edu<mailto:richard_poll...@harvard.edu>> Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2017 12:38:19 PM To: pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> Subject: Re: [pestlist] powderpost beetle? This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Not a powder post beetle. Instead, it is consistent with the merchant grain beetle, Oryzaephilus mercator. Richard J. Pollack, PhD HARVARD UNIVERSITY Environmental Health, Safety and Emergency Management (EHSEM) Senior Environmental Public Health Officer 46 Blackstone St. Cambridge, MA 02139 Office: 617-495-2995 Cell: 617-447-0763 www.ehs.harvard.edu richard_poll...@harvard.edu<mailto:richard_poll...@harvard.edu> HARVARD T.H. CHAN SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH Instructor, Department of Immunology & Infectious Diseases ____ From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net> <pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net>> on behalf of Alan P Van Dyke <apvand...@utexas.edu<mailto:apvand...@utexas.edu>> Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2017 12:25:53 PM To: pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> Subject: [pestlist] powderpost beetle? This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Hello all, I seem to be having some luck this week. Is this a powderpost beetle? [Inline image 1] Thanks, Alan Alan P. Van Dyke Preservation Technician Harry Ransom Center The University of Texas at Austin P.O. Drawer 7219 Austin, TX 78713-7219 P: 512-232-4614 www.hrc.utexas.edu<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.proofpoint.com%2Fv2%2Furl%3Fu%3Dhttp-3A__www.hrc.utexas.edu_%26d%3DDwMFaQ%26c%3DWO-RGvefibhHBZq3fL85hQ%26r%3DGO7C3XN3WgFy2IP-bFBbnUs_CYntqj57Dprtl40-_KE%26m%3D3XUeOg8CTqwX1EIYDBTguRHq2XwnEi-a4H9e9LGdDr0%26s%3Dr123H0Xi12hd2k0QsMbGrFzlAghn02B5cnoCIQgPqDc%26e%3D=01%7C01%7Csorkin%40amnh.org%7C512a3658918d4d0370ad08d4f0917482%7Cbe0003e8c6b9496883aeb34586974b76%7C0=mX4NxGYAEfHlFfGu
Re: [pestlist] Small Red and Black Beetle
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- I would check the door sweeps to see if they are degrading. JTV Joel Voron Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Conservation Dept. Integrated Pest Management Office 757-220-7080 Cell 757-634-1175 E-Mail jvo...@cwf.org<mailto:jvo...@cwf.org> [X] On Aug 29, 2017, at 4:34 PM, Forrest St. Aubin <forr...@saintaubinbce.com<mailto:forr...@saintaubinbce.com>> wrote: This is a message from the Museumpests.net<http://Museumpests.net> List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- That is a boxelder bug; a typical Fall invader. Should not pose a problem to any curated or displayed objects. From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net> [mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net] On Behalf Of Wingfield, Erika Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2017 3:25 PM To: 'pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net>' Subject: [pestlist] Small Red and Black Beetle This is a message from the Museumpests.net<http://Museumpests.net> List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net> To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Hi All, I was wondering if anyone could identify what type of beetle this is. A few coworkers think that it is a cotton beetle…but I haven’t been able to find too much information on what those beetles do and what potential risks they might present to our collection. They have been found (mainly dead) near one of our doors that leads outside in groups of anywhere from 10-30 each morning. We have also noticed them near the door to an emergency stairwell in another part of our building. Most of the time they are dead—likely due to the sprayed barrier that we have applied to our exterior doors. But the ones near the emergency stairwell were still skittering around. Any help on how to eradicate them and what they could potentially do to a collection would be much appreciated. Thanks! Best, Erika Wingfield Assistant Registrar Direct: 602.307.2030 Email: erika.wingfi...@phxart.org<mailto:erika.wingfi...@phxart.org> Phoenix Art Museum 1625 N. Central Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85004 phxart.org<http://www.phxart.org/> - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net<mailto:imail...@museumpests.net> and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com<mailto:l...@zaks.com> - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net<mailto:imail...@museumpests.net> and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com<mailto:l...@zaks.com> ----- To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com