Integrated
Instructor: Christa Deacy-Quinn
The course will focus on behavior- and facility-oriented methods of conducting integrated pest management, with heavy emphasis on low-chemical, practical solutions.
Topics covered include: basic identification of common invertebrate and vertebrate pests; developing an awareness of pest populations in and near museum facilities; determining action thresholds; infestation control methods (both for buildings and in collections); how to choose a pest management professional; infestation prevention methods; and health hazards relating to infesting pests and pest control efforts. Participants will engage in institution-specific integrated pest management problem-solving. The course will involve lectures, lab work, and group discussion. Lab work will include hands-on identification and building evaluation.
Participants are strongly encouraged to bring examples or evidence of pests or pest damage in their institution’s building or collections (photographs, damaged non-collections items, and/or invertebrate pest specimens; please do not bring live examples).
Participants should bring photographs of their building(s), and are encouraged to bring building floor plans or maps.
Christa Deacy Quinn is the Collections Manager at Spurlock Museum, Urbana IL. Developing and implementing effective IPM programs is her passion.
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Some scholarships are available. For information about the scholarships, contact Sharon Welton, Director [email protected]. Call Cheri (815) 244-1173 for registration information [email protected], or see the website for registration forms and additional information. http://www.campbellcenter.org.
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The Campbell Center for Historic Preservation Studies provides interdisciplinary and continuing education to meet the evolving training needs of individuals who work to preserve historic landscapes, and cultural, historic, and artistic properties. The Campbell Center is dedicated to the utilization and rehabilitation of the historic site of the Frances Shimer Academy.
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Lisa Iversen, Assistant Program Director
The Campbell Center for Historic Preservation Studies
203 East Seminary Street Mt. Carroll, IL 61053
http://www.campbellcenter.org
Phone 815-244-1173
Fax 815-244-1619
