Hi, I was wondering if anyone in this community has had success with preventive measures for late summer swarms of boxelder bugs (Boisea trivittata). I am dealing with swarms on one side (south facing) of a historic log structure in the Canadian prairies. The building is by nature "gappy" and this can not be altered as its construction is part of its heritage character. Is keeping the outdoor area very neat and tidy, free of loose plant debris and grasses, as well as cleaning up those insects that get in our only options?
Has anyone had success with negative pressure using a fan, applying diatomaceous earth in crevices of the building or other pesticides (which we would like to avoid). Let me know if you are dealing with a similar experience, I would love to chat. Best wishes, Megan Megan O'Connor Pronouns: her/elle Preventive Conservation Specialist Cultural Heritage Conservation Parks Canada / Government of Canada 1800 Walkley Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1H 8K3 613-371-0263 /[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Spécialiste de la conservation préventive Direction de la Conservation du patrimoine culturel Parcs Canada / Gouvernement du Canada 1800 Rue Walkley, Ottawa, Ontario, K1H 8K3 Parks Canada - 450 000 km2 of memories / Parcs Canada - 450 000 km2 de souvenirs -- 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 visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/pestlist/YT2PR01MB885444907CC4F9F89F0B69E5DF91A%40YT2PR01MB8854.CANPRD01.PROD.OUTLOOK.COM.
