Amanda, For Argon treatment see: http://museumpests.net/solutions-nitrogenargon-gas-treatment/ = Nitrogen (N2) and argon (Ar) gas used in controlled atmospheres are effective in causing insect death within 2-6 weeks
The treatment time of 2-6 weeks depends on the temperature you have. So I would suggest with safetey 4 weeks with 24 degrees and max. 0,5 Vol.-% Oxygen to kill all stages of insects inside the material. Best Stephan Ingenieurbüro für Holzschutz Germany www.holzwurmfluesterer.de<http://www.holzwurmfluesterer.de> Von: [email protected] <[email protected]> Im Auftrag von Amanda Robinson Gesendet: Dienstag, 22. Oktober 2019 15:52 An: [email protected] Betreff: [pestlist] Treatment for red-legged Ham Beetle I am curious if others have come across the red-legged ham beetle (Necrobia rufipes) and can share the appropriate course of treatment. At the moment, our pest management provider has recommended two courses of action: argon treatment for at least 24 hours, or freezing for at least 48 hours. Both timelines seem very short to me and I want to make sure we are eradicating this pest issue completely. The affected specimen is a bull skull with horns. The piece is in an enclosed case with dried gourds and books (a memento mori style case). We are confident the infestation is limited to this case, which is sealed, and we do intend to treat the entire contents of this case. Any advice or guidance would be most appreciated. Thank you, Amanda -- Amanda A. Robinson Museum Registrar, Collections Management M.A. Art History, Museum Studies, Florida State University Specializing in the Cataloging, Digitization, and Preservation of all Fine Art Objects (772) 321-9183 [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> www.linkedin.com/in/amandaashleyrobinson<http://www.linkedin.com/in/amandaashleyrobinson> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Museumpests" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/pestlist/CAGcvShNs587Qzi5vAq-yuG%3DVGAO2oFcwbg7OEyGv-Ob_hPuHOg%40mail.gmail.com<https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/pestlist/CAGcvShNs587Qzi5vAq-yuG%3DVGAO2oFcwbg7OEyGv-Ob_hPuHOg%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer>. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Museumpests" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/pestlist/AM5P189MB0530D052275F305355B9DDD7CA680%40AM5P189MB0530.EURP189.PROD.OUTLOOK.COM.
