RE: [pestlist] Powderpost vs Furniture Beetle
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- It looks like Anobium sp. to me. The Lyctus I've seen tend to have a thorax that is more narrow than their abdomen, whereas Anobium seems like their thorax and abdomen are pretty equal in width. Anobium also seems to have it head positioned lower, as if the thorax gives it a little neck shield. I found a site with a good explanation of identifying the differences between Lyctus sp. and Anobium sp. that you may find useful: http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn7418.html Bugguide.net also has good pictures. For an artifact, I would approach a similar treatment for either -- anoxic chamber would be my first choice if you have that available; if not, then freeze treatment over heating treatment, which I would be concerned that you'd run the risk of over drying the wood and cause cracking. Then clean it really well with a HEPA vacuum and brushes. Dawn Dawn Roberts | Director of Collections Chicago Academy of Sciences / Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 North Cannon Drive, Chicago, IL 60614 | www.naturemuseum.org Collections Facility and Office 4001 N Ravenswood Avenue, suite 201, Chicago, IL 60613 | 773-755-5125 The Urban Gateway to Nature and Science -Original Message- From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net on behalf of Todd Holmberg Sent: Thu 10/12/2017 3:04 PM To: pestlist@museumpests.net Subject: [pestlist] Powderpost vs Furniture Beetle This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Hello Everyone, A mask recently came in with evidence of wood boring pests. We will be freezing the mask. The beetle pictured was found in the wrapping (it was found dead). I am wondering, can anyone confirm if this is a Powderpost beetle vs a Furniture beetle? In the end, does distinguishing between the 2 really matter? (treatment methods, severity of damage, one being considered "worse" than the other...) Thanks! Todd Holmberg - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com
RE: [pestlist] Policies for Pest Control
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Hi Jessica, It looks like a carpet beetle, Anthrenus sp. In a natural history museum setting, this would be cause for a red alert as Dermestid larvae feed on animal products, e.g. hides, furs, feathers, dried insects, pretty much anything in a zoology collection. In an art collection, it depends on the type of materials in your collection, but I’d say they are still cause for concern. They may have come in on plants or through an open door. You should start monitoring immediately to determine whether you have a one-off or a problem brewing. Start an IPM program if there isn’t one in place. Start educating yourself on pest management practices (or appoint someone) so you can educate other staff – if they’ve been used to doing things one way for a long time, it may take a while to retrain them with new habits. Get to know your facilities people and become good friends with them! Bug Guide is a good resource for identification. Here’s a link to the genus Anthrenus: http://bugguide.net/index.php?q=search=anthrenus=Search We have plants in our building in specific areas but do so under supervision by our horticultural staff. Potted plants are not permitted near items from the collections. We also have live animals and work with those staff charged with their care to ensure that the institution’s pest management policies work for everyone. Dawn Dawn Roberts | Director of Collections The Chicago Academy of Sciences / Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 North Cannon Drive, Chicago, IL 60614 | www.naturemuseum.org Collections Facility and Office 4001 N Ravenswood Avenue, suite 201, Chicago, IL 60613 | 773-755-5125 The Urban Gateway to Nature and Science From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net [mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net] On Behalf Of Jessica Farling Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2017 5:25 PM To: pestlist@museumpests.net Subject: [pestlist] Policies for Pest Control This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Hi everyone, I just started as director/curator for the Southern Utah Museum of Art, which is located on the campus of Southern Utah University. When I arrived last week, I was alarmed to see potted plants not only in offices but also in a gallery! Today, I spotted an insect. Can you help me identify it? Image attached. Also, if you have policies to help your museums avoid pests, would you be willing to share them with me? I need to implement those best practices here, but I'm not sure where to start. Any resources you might have would be appreciated! Sincerely, Jessica Farling Director/Curator Southern Utah Museum of Art 351 W. University Blvd. Cedar City, UT 84720 www.suu.edu/suma P: (435) 586-5433 | F: (435) 865-8012 jessicafarl...@suu.edu <https://docs.google.com/uc?export=download=0B-5-yrwUL8YMMkowSmlFZVJNMEU=0B-5-yrwUL8YMcXNTWER5TUdzUEhZTzlvSDJjTG05QWkvRHhJPQ> - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com
RE: [pestlist] Potential Flower Arrangement Pests
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Ah, that’s what I was wondering! To consider from our list: we restrict grass, sod, and hay. Dawn From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net [mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net] On Behalf Of Wingfield, Erika Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2016 2:02 PM To: 'pestlist@museumpests.net' Subject: RE: [pestlist] Potential Flower Arrangement Pests This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Hi Dawn, We include this on our list to insure that all the arrangements are of quality material. Best, Erika From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net [mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net] On Behalf Of Dawn Roberts Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2016 11:53 AM To: pestlist@museumpests.net Subject: RE: [pestlist] Potential Flower Arrangement Pests This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- I’m curious – you permit real, cut flowers but not artificial ones? Would you mind explaining your reasoning for that? Dawn Dawn Roberts | Director of Collections The Chicago Academy of Sciences / Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 North Cannon Drive, Chicago, IL 60614 | www.naturemuseum.org Collections Facility and Office 4001 N Ravenswood Avenue, suite 201, Chicago, IL 60613 | 773-755-5125 The Urban Gateway to Nature and Science From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net [mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net] On Behalf Of Wingfield, Erika Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2016 12:51 PM To: 'pestlist@museumpests.net' Subject: [pestlist] Potential Flower Arrangement Pests This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Hi All, I am preparing to generate a list of prohibited items to give to some Ikebana flower arrangers who are going to have their arrangements accompany an exhibition next spring. We currently have an existing list--however I was hoping to flesh it out so as to provide more of an explanation as to why these items are not allowed in the museum. Does anyone have their own list of prohibited items that you provide to florists? Would you be willing to share said list with the listerv? Is there anything that you would add or remove from the list I provided? Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated! Best regards, Erika Wingfield Erika Wingfield Assistant Registrar Direct: 602.307.2030 Email: erika.wingfi...@phxart.org <mailto:erika.wingfi...@phxart.org> Phoenix Art Museum 1625 N. Central Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85004 phxart.org <http://www.phxart.org/> - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com
RE: [pestlist] Potential Flower Arrangement Pests
This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- I’m curious – you permit real, cut flowers but not artificial ones? Would you mind explaining your reasoning for that? Dawn Dawn Roberts | Director of Collections The Chicago Academy of Sciences / Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 North Cannon Drive, Chicago, IL 60614 | www.naturemuseum.org Collections Facility and Office 4001 N Ravenswood Avenue, suite 201, Chicago, IL 60613 | 773-755-5125 The Urban Gateway to Nature and Science From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net [mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net] On Behalf Of Wingfield, Erika Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2016 12:51 PM To: 'pestlist@museumpests.net' Subject: [pestlist] Potential Flower Arrangement Pests This is a message from the Museumpests.net List. To post to this list send it as an email to pestlist@museumpests.net To unsubscribe look at the footer of this email. --- Hi All, I am preparing to generate a list of prohibited items to give to some Ikebana flower arrangers who are going to have their arrangements accompany an exhibition next spring. We currently have an existing list--however I was hoping to flesh it out so as to provide more of an explanation as to why these items are not allowed in the museum. Does anyone have their own list of prohibited items that you provide to florists? Would you be willing to share said list with the listerv? Is there anything that you would add or remove from the list I provided? Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated! Best regards, Erika Wingfield Erika Wingfield Assistant Registrar Direct: 602.307.2030 Email: erika.wingfi...@phxart.org <mailto:erika.wingfi...@phxart.org> Phoenix Art Museum 1625 N. Central Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85004 phxart.org <http://www.phxart.org/> - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com - To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com
RE: [pestlist] Pest id
How many legs? It is difficult to see on your photo. Ticks would have eight legs. Dawn Roberts Collections Manager Chicago Academy of Sciences Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Collections Facility and Office: 4001 North Ravenswood Ave., Chicago, IL 60613 Nature Museum: 2430 North Cannon Drive, Chicago, IL 60614 Phone: 773-525-2164 Fax: 773-755-5199 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.naturemuseum.org Preserving Midwestern biodiversity since 1857 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Betsy Bruemmer Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2008 5:36 PM To: pestlist@museumpests.net Subject: [pestlist] Pest id Dear list- Can anyone help me identify this bug from a sticky trap? I don't recognize it as one of the usual suspects - book lice are my main catch. It is tiny and looks like dust to the naked eye but under a microscope it looks somewhat like a tick. It measures .485 mm or about one sixty-fourth of an inch. There are actually 20 or 30 of them in this trap, plus one springtail and one spider. Thanks for your help, as always. Regards, Betsy Bruemmer Collections Manager Museum of History Industry (MOHAI) 2700 24th Avenue East Seattle, WA 98112 (P) 206-324-1126 x22 (F) 206-324-1346 www.seattlehistory.org
