Hi Julie We've found that sealing objects in pe can actually increase problems, as the object's 'smell' can build up and create an even bigger attraction to pests (sort of like the pheromone from hell). We've been sealing objects in barrier bags, either with a heat sealer or a dead-fold as you've described. The barrier bags don't allow the odour to escape, making the object 'invisible' to bugs, or those pests relying on smell anyway. Best wishes Alex
*Alex Roach* *Director* Modified Atmospheres *M:* 0414 663 472 ABN: 66 164 577 557 On Thu, 8 Oct 2020 at 10:18, [email protected] <[email protected]> wrote: > Hello, Pestlist > > Hope you all are well. > > I am beginning a project of adding an extra layer of protection between > pests (specifically moths) and our high-danger collections. > > Storage boxes are generally made of corrugated plastic sheeting, and > historically we have taped the seams. However, this is time consuming and > creates a messy looking box after repeated opening and sealing. > > Now, we are looking at placing these boxes inside of large plastic bags, > and rolling the open end tightly up against itself, then clamping, to > create a hopefully insect-proof seal. > > Is this a technique anyone here is familiar with or perfected? I'd love to > hear advice. Is anyone making the bags (sealing their own with heat > perhaps) to custom size? Is there a retailer of plastic bags (square > bottomed preferred) in various sizes that can be recommended? > > Any tips or suggestions appreciated. Feel free to reach out directly. > > Best, > > Julie McInnis > [email protected] > Collection Care Specialist > Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco > > -- > 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/eacdd2bd-1d45-4079-9d04-d06311dc1055n%40googlegroups.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/pestlist/eacdd2bd-1d45-4079-9d04-d06311dc1055n%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > -- *Alex Roach* *Director* Modified Atmospheres *M:* 0414 663 472 ABN: 66 164 577 557 -- 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/CAOt7HWA2kWTwSyyu622J77D0kqPTNP7SiH3asjZAFGmoEuUUJg%40mail.gmail.com.
