Hi Alex, Interesting! What material are the barrier bags made of? I did a quick google search and see that term used fairly loosely. Is there a manufacturer you go to?
Julie On Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at 6:16:49 PM UTC-7 Alex Roach wrote: > 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/9fef9853-b8d2-4e1f-8032-44d416dfbe8an%40googlegroups.com.
