1/4 cup of murphy's oil soap to 1 gallon of cool water in a garden sprayer.
spray undersides of leaves as well as they hide and lay eggs there. Make sure
this is not done in full sunlight. Spray the top of soil lightly. spray to
almost point of run off. JTV
Joel Voron Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Conservation Dept.
Integrated Pest Management Specialist
Office 757-220-7080
Cell 757-634-1175
E-Mail [email protected]
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Subject: [PestList] Beneficial insects near artwork
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Hello,
My art museum has an enclosed atrium with tropical plants in the center of the
galleries. Unfortunately, during the last replanting, it became infested with
mites. Several fairly benign methods have been employed to get rid of them by
our plant care company, to no avail. They want to use beneficial insects that
eat the mites, specifically Amblysaius andersori.
Does anyone have experience with beneficials in museums? Is there any
possibility of damage to artwork (paintings, sculpture and works on paper) if
these insects were to somehow get out into the galleries?
Any advice would be highly appreciated!
Best,
Joanna Baker
Collection Manager and Registrar
The Kreeger Museum
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