RE: [pestlist] mouse trap bait

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Sometimes cotton can be effective as a substitute for a food based bait.. Mice 
will use it to line their nests.
Tony


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From: Dee Stubbs-Lee  
Date: 05/10/2017  9:58 AM  (GMT-06:00) 
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Subject: [pestlist]  mouse trap bait 



Hi everyone,
 
I am looking for suggestions for bait for snap trap style mouse traps in our 
collections storage areas. We previously used peanut butter with some success, 
but concerns have been raised about potential staff and visitor allergies due to
 the peanut butter potentially being spread around and urinated out by the mice 
who escape the traps. I read somewhere that gummy bears might work as bait, but 
that was in the context of rat traps and I have not yet tried them for mice. 
(Thankfully, we don’t
 have a rat problem!). Obviously, I would prefer a solution that will not add 
to our insect pest issues. Total exclusion of mice is difficult if not 
impossible as we are in an old building with an infinite number of possible 
entry points.

 
Dee
 
Dee Stubbs-Lee, CAPC, MA
Conservator / Restauratrice 
New Brunswick Museum/
Musée du Nouveau-Brunswick
277 Douglas Avenue
Saint John, New Brunswick
E2K 1E5
Canada
(506)643-2341
 
 
 
 




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RE: [pestlist] ID query

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Alan et al.,
One more thought. Thrips have an odd tendency to sample most any substrate with 
their piercing mouthparts. I anticipate that they figure (if they are capable 
of thought) that whatever they’re perched upon is a plant and might contain 
tasty plant juices. I frequently receive complaints from folks who have been at 
the wrong end of those piercing mouthparts. I imagine the thrips is as 
surprised as is the victim, and perhaps a bit mortified to have hit blood or 
mammalian tissue fluid. “What the heck is this thing biting me” is a common 
utterance of those who’ve suffered from thrips contact. The problem tends to be 
seasonal and is frequently associated with proximity to farms, orchards or 
flower gardens. Thrips and other flying insects are disoriented by artificial 
lights, and may thereby enter our dwellings. The bites are annoying but of no 
real concern unless you have chlorophyll flowing through your veins. In those 
cases, you might worry about contracting some thrips-vectored plant pathogens.
-Rich

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Thank you!  Predacious or plant eater, at least I know a thrips won't mess with 
collection material.

Thanks,

Alan

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Some thrips species are predaceous, too.  Note singular and plural spellings of 
thrips and species.



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That’s a thrips. Note, that thrips is the correct singular and plural form for 
insects of this insect order.  They’re pests of living plants. Most often they 
fly or wander in through open windows and doors. Many are small enough to pass 
through intact standard window screens. They should pose no concern to museum 
holdings…. unless your facility has valuable living plants that may be 
considered desirable to these insects.

-Rich

Richard J. Pollack, PhD
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
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Re: [pestlist] ID query

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Thank you!  Predacious or plant eater, at least I know a thrips won't mess
with collection material.

Thanks,

Alan

*Alan P. Van Dyke*
Preservation Technician
Harry Ransom Center
The University of Texas at Austin
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> That’s a thrips. Note, that thrips is the correct singular and plural form
> for insects of this insect order.  They’re pests of living plants. Most
> often they fly or wander in through open windows and doors. Many are small
> enough to pass through intact standard window screens. They should pose no
> concern to museum holdings…. unless your facility has valuable living
> plants that may be considered desirable to these insects.
>
>
>
> -Rich
>
>
>
> *Richard J. Pollack, PhD*
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> Attached is a photo of a small insect that has been cropping up lately in
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> recognize it?
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
>
> Alan
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Some thrips species are predaceous, too.  Note singular and plural spellings of 
thrips and species.


Louis N. Sorkin, B.C.E. | Entomologist, Arachnologist, Myriapodologist

Entomophagy Research

Division of Invertebrate Zoology | American Museum of Natural History

Central Park West at 79th Street | New York, New York 10024-5192

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That’s a thrips. Note, that thrips is the correct singular and plural form for 
insects of this insect order.  They’re pests of living plants. Most often they 
fly or wander in through open windows and doors. Many are small enough to pass 
through intact standard window screens. They should pose no concern to museum 
holdings…. unless your facility has valuable living plants that may be 
considered desirable to these insects.

-Rich

Richard J. Pollack, PhD
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
Environmental Health, Safety and Emergency Management (EHSEM)
Senior Environmental Public Health Officer
46 Blackstone St.
Cambridge, MA 02139
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Hello all,

Attached is a photo of a small insect that has been cropping up lately in some 
of my sticky traps.  It's about a millimeter in length.  Anyone recognize it?

Thanks,

Alan


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RE: [pestlist] ID query

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That’s a thrips. Note, that thrips is the correct singular and plural form for 
insects of this insect order.  They’re pests of living plants. Most often they 
fly or wander in through open windows and doors. Many are small enough to pass 
through intact standard window screens. They should pose no concern to museum 
holdings…. unless your facility has valuable living plants that may be 
considered desirable to these insects.

-Rich

Richard J. Pollack, PhD
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
Environmental Health, Safety and Emergency Management (EHSEM)
Senior Environmental Public Health Officer
46 Blackstone St.
Cambridge, MA 02139
Office: 617-495-2995  Cell: 617-447-0763
www.ehs.harvard.edu
richard_poll...@harvard.edu

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
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Hello all,

Attached is a photo of a small insect that has been cropping up lately in some 
of my sticky traps.  It's about a millimeter in length.  Anyone recognize it?

Thanks,

Alan


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Preservation Technician
Harry Ransom Center
The University of Texas at Austin
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RE: [pestlist] Another Mystery Beetle!

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Size doesn't matter in this case (although the longhorned borer -- palo verde 
beetle - is much larger).  If you look at the pronotum, there are no pointed 
lateral extensions which would be on that cerambycid species, Derobrachus 
geminatus.

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It seems a little early in the year for it, but, given the size, it looks like 
it could be a Palo Verde beetle. You may want to have your ground crew check in 
on the trees on your campus.

Anna Akridge
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Hello Again,

First off thank you for your replies to my previous inquiry! We have yet 
another mystery beetle in a different location this time-I have attached 
pictures-according to our security team this guy was found strolling around a 
gallery that has Samurai Armor. He was found on the floor. It is difficult to 
say if he is just one of the many beetles that are becoming more active due to 
rising temperatures as we begin our summer here in Arizona. Any clues would be 
much appreciated.

Thank you!

Erika

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RE: [pestlist] Another Mystery Beetle!

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It seems a little early in the year for it, but, given the size, it looks like 
it could be a Palo Verde beetle. You may want to have your ground crew check in 
on the trees on your campus.

Anna Akridge
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Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West
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Hello Again,

First off thank you for your replies to my previous inquiry! We have yet 
another mystery beetle in a different location this time-I have attached 
pictures-according to our security team this guy was found strolling around a 
gallery that has Samurai Armor. He was found on the floor. It is difficult to 
say if he is just one of the many beetles that are becoming more active due to 
rising temperatures as we begin our summer here in Arizona. Any clues would be 
much appreciated.

Thank you!

Erika

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Re: [pestlist] Another Mystery Beetle!

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Without seeing anything indicating scale outside of the gravel, I can only
say that it resembles some of the large ground beetles I saw while hiking
in the Cibola National Forest this weekend.  Ground beetles become fairly
active during the summer in the Southwest, so they do tend to wander in
from the outside.  I sometimes find them in my museum in New Mexico, and it
is easy to just scoop them up with a dustpan and toss them outside.  They
are predators and scavengers, so unless you have a live insect collection
they will not be a direct threat to a collection.

Thank you,
​

Michael R.

On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 9:35 AM, Wingfield, Erika  wrote:

> Hello Again,
>
>
>
> First off thank you for your replies to my previous inquiry! We have yet
> another mystery beetle in a different location this time—I have attached
> pictures—according to our security team this guy was found strolling around
> a gallery that has Samurai Armor. He was found on the floor. It is
> difficult to say if he is just one of the many beetles that are becoming
> more active due to rising temperatures as we begin our summer here in
> Arizona. Any clues would be much appreciated.
>
>
>
> Thank you!
>
>
>
> Erika
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RE: [pestlist] Another Mystery Beetle!

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It looks like a nice sized carabid ground beetle.

Louis N. Sorkin, B.C.E.
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Insect Cuisine & Entomophagy Research
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Hello Again,

First off thank you for your replies to my previous inquiry! We have yet 
another mystery beetle in a different location this time-I have attached 
pictures-according to our security team this guy was found strolling around a 
gallery that has Samurai Armor. He was found on the floor. It is difficult to 
say if he is just one of the many beetles that are becoming more active due to 
rising temperatures as we begin our summer here in Arizona. Any clues would be 
much appreciated.

Thank you!

Erika

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Re: [pestlist] Mystery Beetle

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Yup, a ground beetle.  Very often fly to exterior lights at night, then drop to 
the ground and walk in.  The real question, which must be answered, is how did 
it get into the scroll case?  Time to look at openings and highways into the 
case.
 
Tom Parker
 
 
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I’ll second ground beetle and echo William’s statement of “accidental” visitor 
and not necessary to dive too deep into in terms of nailing down a species. 
 
Dead ones in numbers can provide food for dermistids.   Eliminating them or 
preventing them from entering is still a good thing! 
 
Best,
Matt
 
Matthew A. Mickletz –Manager, Preventive Conservation –Winterthur Museum – 
302.888.4752
IPM Working Co-Chair
 
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Hello Erika,
 
I’ll take a stab here. It appears to be a ground beetle of some 
kind. More knowledgeable subscribers can likely narrow it down further, there’s 
so many different species, but might not be necessary for your purposes. Likely 
an accidental visitor more so than a ‘museum pest’ as they tend to be 
invertebrate predators. If I’m correct about it being a ground beetle, as a 
defense they can secrete substances that could potential harm collections but 
likely less of a worry than someone accidently squishing a specimen with 
something. As long as you’re not seeing several specimens probably not to be an 
ongoing concern but I’d be interested in hearing what others have to say.
 
William Shepherd
Collections Officer
Swift Current Museum
44 Robert Street West
Swift Current, Saskatchewan
S9H 4M9
Phone: 306-778-4815
Fax: 306-778-4818
 
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Hi All,
 
This little beetle was found in a case that contained a vellum scroll. I looked 
in my IPM books--but I have not been able to identify him. The color is a 
little off in the picture…in real life the beetle is a reddish-brown color. Any 
clues as to what this little guy may be would be much appreciated!
 
Kindly,
Erika
 

 
 
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RE: [pestlist] Mystery Beetle

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I'll second ground beetle and echo William's statement of "accidental" visitor 
and not necessary to dive too deep into in terms of nailing down a species.

Dead ones in numbers can provide food for dermistids.   Eliminating them or 
preventing them from entering is still a good thing!

Best,
Matt

Matthew A. Mickletz - Manager, Preventive Conservation - Winterthur 
Museum<http://www.winterthur.org/> - 302.888.4752
IPM Working Co-Chair

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Hello Erika,

I'll take a stab here. It appears to be a ground beetle of some 
kind. More knowledgeable subscribers can likely narrow it down further, there's 
so many different species, but might not be necessary for your purposes. Likely 
an accidental visitor more so than a 'museum pest' as they tend to be 
invertebrate predators. If I'm correct about it being a ground beetle, as a 
defense they can secrete substances that could potential harm collections but 
likely less of a worry than someone accidently squishing a specimen with 
something. As long as you're not seeing several specimens probably not to be an 
ongoing concern but I'd be interested in hearing what others have to say.

William Shepherd
Collections Officer
Swift Current Museum
44 Robert Street West
Swift Current, Saskatchewan
S9H 4M9
Phone: 306-778-4815
Fax: 306-778-4818

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Hi All,

This little beetle was found in a case that contained a vellum scroll. I looked 
in my IPM books--but I have not been able to identify him. The color is a 
little off in the picture...in real life the beetle is a reddish-brown color. 
Any clues as to what this little guy may be would be much appreciated!

Kindly,
Erika

[cid:image001.jpg@01D2C41D.6CB7B480]


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RE: [pestlist] Mystery Beetle

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Hello Erika,

I'll take a stab here. It appears to be a ground beetle of some 
kind. More knowledgeable subscribers can likely narrow it down further, there's 
so many different species, but might not be necessary for your purposes. Likely 
an accidental visitor more so than a 'museum pest' as they tend to be 
invertebrate predators. If I'm correct about it being a ground beetle, as a 
defense they can secrete substances that could potential harm collections but 
likely less of a worry than someone accidently squishing a specimen with 
something. As long as you're not seeing several specimens probably not to be an 
ongoing concern but I'd be interested in hearing what others have to say.

William Shepherd
Collections Officer
Swift Current Museum
44 Robert Street West
Swift Current, Saskatchewan
S9H 4M9
Phone: 306-778-4815
Fax: 306-778-4818

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Hi All,

This little beetle was found in a case that contained a vellum scroll. I looked 
in my IPM books--but I have not been able to identify him. The color is a 
little off in the picture...in real life the beetle is a reddish-brown color. 
Any clues as to what this little guy may be would be much appreciated!

Kindly,
Erika

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Re: [pestlist] Beetle identification?

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Hi Joel,

There are a couple of tiny spiders next to the weevil, but I don't see any
mouth parts or antennae on the sticky trap. It does look like there could
be a hidden snout tucked up on its chest.

Thank you!
Malia



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> If the mouth parts are somewhere on the sticky trap as well I believe it
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> I found a new beetle (new to me) in one of our sticky traps today. At
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> different markings and different legs. It is nearly one centimeter long.
>
> Any tips?
> Malia
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If the mouth parts are somewhere on the sticky trap as well I believe it is 
Listroderes difficilis  which is called vegetable weevil.   JTV



Joel Voron   Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

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I found a new beetle (new to me) in one of our sticky traps today. At first I 
thought it was a varied carpet beetle. This one has slightly different markings 
and different legs. It is nearly one centimeter long.

Any tips?
Malia

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Thank you Richard,

That makes a lot of sense. I've never seen a carpet beetle or cigarette
beetle stand up like this one!

Malia



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This is a weevil. It seems fairly reminiscent of the hidden snout weevils 
(Cryptorhynchinae). It definitely is not a carpet beetle. 

Richard Pollack, PhD.  
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> 
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RE: [pestlist] mothballs

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Thank you all, for your extremely helpful answers and directions to further 
resources!
Best,
Cara

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http://www.mfa.org/


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Here are some specific resources:


An article that details the reduction of mothball residues:

Heald, Susan and Odile Madden. 2011. Investigations into naphthalene mitigation 
on museum objects. NATCC Preprints, 8th North American Textile Conservation 
Conference, pp.291-297.

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/281441456_Investigations_into_naphthalene_mitigation_on_museum_objects

Here is a quick summary of the article from the AIC distlist:

http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/2014/0971.html



A SPNHC poster also describes a similar reduction process:

Purewal, Victoria and Belinda Coston. Novel detection and removal of hazardous 
biocide residues historically applied to herbaria.

https://museum.wales/media/32289/SPNHC_Posters_1.pdf



For information about risks:

Makos, Kathryn and Catharine Hawks. 2014. Collateral Damage: Unintended 
consequences of vapor-phase organic pesticides, with emphasis on 
p-dichlorobenzene and naphthalene. MuseumPests.net

http://museumpests.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/4-1-Hawks-and-Makos-paper-formatted.pdf

For a bibliography of more residue-related resources:

http://museumpests.net/resources-2/solutions-residual-pesticides/

On Apr 26, 2017 1:32 PM, "Kerith Koss Schrager" 
mailto:conservation.obje...@gmail.com>> wrote:
Hi Cara,
As a previous poster noted, mothballs are usually paradichlorobenzene-PDB, 
naphthalene, or a mixture and both have serious health concerns. The objects 
should be isolated or kept in a well-ventilated area and clearly labeled so 
people know to open them with appropriate PPE.

Below is an excerpt from the answer to a question involving textiles from our 
Connecting to Collections Care webinar, "Arsenic and Old Lace: Controlling 
Hazardous Collection Materials."

As a conservator, I would strongly recommend against displaying them with other 
objects, even after they've been "treated," since you will likely not be able 
to get all of it out and these chemicals have been shown to deposit on other 
objects and storage and display cases. I would also get a health and safety 
professional involved before you consider placing them I'm an exhibit where the 
public may be exposed. Your best bet is to consult with conservators there at 
the MFA since they are familar with health and safety issues of exhibitions.

Kerith
Co-Chair, AIC Health & Safety Committee


https://www.connectingtocollections.org/arsenic-and-old-lace-controlling-hazardous-collection-materials/

"We are assuming “mothballs” are either paradichlorobenzene-PDB, naphthalene, 
or a mixture of the two (both have serious toxicity issues). It is impossible 
to tell the difference without testing. They have different melting points, so 
that is one of the simplest ways to determine which one is present. Camphor is 
a terpenoid that has long been used as a pest repellant. It is toxic to people, 
as are almost all plant-derived aromatics. Obviously the first item would be 
the physical removal of all remaining crystals. Next, airing out of textiles or 
other materials, ideally under a lab fume hood but outdoors on a breezy, 
moderately warm day would help, under a small tent or some other means to 
protect against light damage. The textiles should be examined carefully to be 
sure no pests are present prior to rehousing. If they are to remain in the 
wooden storage trunks, it can be assumed that the trunks should also be aired 
well – naphthalene, PDB, and camphor will all be absorbed by the wood. The 
airing is unlikely to completely clear any of these from either the textiles or 
the wood, so it may be prudent to look into the use of scavengers (e.g., 
activated charcoal, MicroChamber board) and to repeat the airing annually for a 
few years. To protect against pest ingress, it may also be worthwhile to look 
at ways to ensure that pests cannot enter the trunks. Something as simple as 
plumbers’ tape (Teflon tape available at hard

RE: [pestlist] mothballs

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Here are some specific resources:

An article that details the reduction of mothball residues:

Heald, Susan and Odile Madden. 2011. Investigations into naphthalene
mitigation on museum objects. NATCC Preprints, 8th North American Textile
Conservation Conference, pp.291-297.

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/281441456_Investigations_into_
naphthalene_mitigation_on_museum_objects

Here is a quick summary of the article from the AIC distlist:

http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/2014/0971.html



A SPNHC poster also describes a similar reduction process:

Purewal, Victoria and Belinda Coston. Novel detection and removal of
hazardous biocide residues historically applied to herbaria.

https://museum.wales/media/32289/SPNHC_Posters_1.pdf



For information about risks:

Makos, Kathryn and Catharine Hawks. 2014. Collateral Damage: Unintended
consequences of vapor-phase organic pesticides, with emphasis on
p-dichlorobenzene and naphthalene. MuseumPests.net

http://museumpests.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/4-1-Hawks-and-Makos-paper-
formatted.pdf

For a bibliography of more residue-related resources:

http://museumpests.net/resources-2/solutions-residual-pesticides/

On Apr 26, 2017 1:32 PM, "Kerith Koss Schrager" <
conservation.obje...@gmail.com> wrote:

Hi Cara,
As a previous poster noted, mothballs are usually paradichlorobenzene-PDB,
naphthalene, or a mixture and both have serious health concerns. The
objects should be isolated or kept in a well-ventilated area and clearly
labeled so people know to open them with appropriate PPE.

Below is an excerpt from the answer to a question involving textiles from
our Connecting to Collections Care webinar, "Arsenic and Old Lace:
Controlling Hazardous Collection Materials."

As a conservator, I would strongly recommend against displaying them with
other objects, even after they've been "treated," since you will likely not
be able to get all of it out and these chemicals have been shown to deposit
on other objects and storage and display cases. I would also get a health
and safety professional involved before you consider placing them I'm an
exhibit where the public may be exposed. Your best bet is to consult with
conservators there at the MFA since they are familar with health and safety
issues of exhibitions.

Kerith
Co-Chair, AIC Health & Safety Committee


https://www.connectingtocollections.org/arsenic-and-old-lace-
controlling-hazardous-collection-materials/

"We are assuming “mothballs” are either paradichlorobenzene-PDB,
naphthalene, or a mixture of the two (both have serious toxicity issues).
It is impossible to tell the difference without testing. They have
different melting points, so that is one of the simplest ways to determine
which one is present. Camphor is a terpenoid that has long been used as a
pest repellant. It is toxic to people, as are almost all plant-derived
aromatics. Obviously the first item would be the physical removal of all
remaining crystals. Next, airing out of textiles or other materials,
ideally under a lab fume hood but outdoors on a breezy, moderately warm day
would help, under a small tent or some other means to protect against light
damage. The textiles should be examined carefully to be sure no pests are
present prior to rehousing. If they are to remain in the wooden storage
trunks, it can be assumed that the trunks should also be aired well –
naphthalene, PDB, and camphor will all be absorbed by the wood. The airing
is unlikely to completely clear any of these from either the textiles or
the wood, so it may be prudent to look into the use of scavengers (e.g.,
activated charcoal, MicroChamber board) and to repeat the airing annually
for a few years. To protect against pest ingress, it may also be worthwhile
to look at ways to ensure that pests cannot enter the trunks. Something as
simple as plumbers’ tape (Teflon tape available at hardware stores or sold
as Relic Wrap by conservation suppliers) might work, depending upon the
configuration of the trunks. Any additional sealing of the trunks would
reinforce the need for periodic airing and/or use of scavengers. -Catharine
Hawks with Kathryn Makos"


On Apr 26, 2017 12:54 PM, "Jablonski, Megan T CIV NHHC, NUM" <
megan.jablon...@navy.mil> wrote:


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We've had some success using an unscented kitty litter to eliminate
mothball odor. We put the stinky artifacts in an open plastic bin, which is
then placed into a larger bin. The base of the larger bin is lined with the
litter, and the smaller bin with the ar

RE: [pestlist] mothballs

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Hi Cara,
As a previous poster noted, mothballs are usually paradichlorobenzene-PDB,
naphthalene, or a mixture and both have serious health concerns. The
objects should be isolated or kept in a well-ventilated area and clearly
labeled so people know to open them with appropriate PPE.

Below is an excerpt from the answer to a question involving textiles from
our Connecting to Collections Care webinar, "Arsenic and Old Lace:
Controlling Hazardous Collection Materials."

As a conservator, I would strongly recommend against displaying them with
other objects, even after they've been "treated," since you will likely not
be able to get all of it out and these chemicals have been shown to deposit
on other objects and storage and display cases. I would also get a health
and safety professional involved before you consider placing them I'm an
exhibit where the public may be exposed. Your best bet is to consult with
conservators there at the MFA since they are familar with health and safety
issues of exhibitions.

Kerith
Co-Chair, AIC Health & Safety Committee


https://www.connectingtocollections.org/arsenic-and-old-lace-controlling-hazardous-collection-materials/

"We are assuming “mothballs” are either paradichlorobenzene-PDB,
naphthalene, or a mixture of the two (both have serious toxicity issues).
It is impossible to tell the difference without testing. They have
different melting points, so that is one of the simplest ways to determine
which one is present. Camphor is a terpenoid that has long been used as a
pest repellant. It is toxic to people, as are almost all plant-derived
aromatics. Obviously the first item would be the physical removal of all
remaining crystals. Next, airing out of textiles or other materials,
ideally under a lab fume hood but outdoors on a breezy, moderately warm day
would help, under a small tent or some other means to protect against light
damage. The textiles should be examined carefully to be sure no pests are
present prior to rehousing. If they are to remain in the wooden storage
trunks, it can be assumed that the trunks should also be aired well –
naphthalene, PDB, and camphor will all be absorbed by the wood. The airing
is unlikely to completely clear any of these from either the textiles or
the wood, so it may be prudent to look into the use of scavengers (e.g.,
activated charcoal, MicroChamber board) and to repeat the airing annually
for a few years. To protect against pest ingress, it may also be worthwhile
to look at ways to ensure that pests cannot enter the trunks. Something as
simple as plumbers’ tape (Teflon tape available at hardware stores or sold
as Relic Wrap by conservation suppliers) might work, depending upon the
configuration of the trunks. Any additional sealing of the trunks would
reinforce the need for periodic airing and/or use of scavengers. -Catharine
Hawks with Kathryn Makos"

On Apr 26, 2017 12:54 PM, "Jablonski, Megan T CIV NHHC, NUM" <
megan.jablon...@navy.mil> wrote:


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We've had some success using an unscented kitty litter to eliminate
mothball odor. We put the stinky artifacts in an open plastic bin, which is
then placed into a larger bin. The base of the larger bin is lined with the
litter, and the smaller bin with the artifacts is placed on top of that
litter layer. Once that is set, put the lid on the larger bin, and wait!

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Hello all,



I am looking for recommendations of literature about the safe removal of
mothball residue and scent (I do not have any information about the exact
chemical or product used; I am simply faced with some artifacts with VERY
strong scent of mothballs). All I can gather is that PPE and fume hood will
be required for work on the objects, but I am wondering in particular if
there is a way to significantly reduce-or remove, ideally-the scent and
residue so that objects are safe to display in public areas and with other
art objects.



Please reply with any suggestions you might have!

Thank you kindly.



Best,

Cara



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RE: [pestlist] mothballs

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Hi,
As a traditional method employed in India, in order to reduce the odor of
mothballs, you can use either tea bags/leaves or sun-dried azadirachta
leaves(dried in shade).
It is a convenient method plus a very inexpensive method but it they should
be constantly changed after a fortnight.
Azadirachta leaves also serves for anti-insecticidal treatment..

Regards

Rahul Raina

Art Conservator
India


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We've had some success using an unscented kitty litter to eliminate
mothball odor. We put the stinky artifacts in an open plastic bin, which is
then placed into a larger bin. The base of the larger bin is lined with the
litter, and the smaller bin with the artifacts is placed on top of that
litter layer. Once that is set, put the lid on the larger bin, and wait!

-Original Message-
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On Behalf Of Cara Kuball
Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2017 9:29 AM
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Subject: [Non-DoD Source] [pestlist] mothballs

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Hello all,



I am looking for recommendations of literature about the safe removal of
mothball residue and scent (I do not have any information about the exact
chemical or product used; I am simply faced with some artifacts with VERY
strong scent of mothballs). All I can gather is that PPE and fume hood will
be required for work on the objects, but I am wondering in particular if
there is a way to significantly reduce-or remove, ideally-the scent and
residue so that objects are safe to display in public areas and with other
art objects.



Please reply with any suggestions you might have!

Thank you kindly.



Best,

Cara



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We've had some success using an unscented kitty litter to eliminate mothball 
odor. We put the stinky artifacts in an open plastic bin, which is then placed 
into a larger bin. The base of the larger bin is lined with the litter, and the 
smaller bin with the artifacts is placed on top of that litter layer. Once that 
is set, put the lid on the larger bin, and wait!

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Hello all,

 

I am looking for recommendations of literature about the safe removal of 
mothball residue and scent (I do not have any information about the exact 
chemical or product used; I am simply faced with some artifacts with VERY 
strong scent of mothballs). All I can gather is that PPE and fume hood will be 
required for work on the objects, but I am wondering in particular if there is 
a way to significantly reduce-or remove, ideally-the scent and residue so that 
objects are safe to display in public areas and with other art objects. 

 

Please reply with any suggestions you might have!

Thank you kindly.

 

Best,

Cara

 

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Re: [pestlist] mothballs

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I checked the Museum-L Listserv archives and online, and it seems the best
ways to remove mothball odor are (a) airing out the items, with exposure to
heat and strong air circulation to draw the odor out of the items; or (b)
storing the items in a sealed container with absorbent materials, like
kitty litter, baking soda, or activated charcoal, and replacing the
absorbent materials as needed until the odor is gone.  The residue will
still be there.  Marc Williams of the American Conservation Consortium
posts at the Museum-L Listserv, and is knowledgeable of mothball mitigation.

Thank you,

Michael R
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On Wed, Apr 26, 2017 at 10:28 AM, Cara Kuball  wrote:

> ---
>
> Hello all,
>
>
>
> I am looking for recommendations of literature about the safe removal of
> mothball residue and scent (I do not have any information about the exact
> chemical or product used; I am simply faced with some artifacts with VERY
> strong scent of mothballs). All I can gather is that PPE and fume hood will
> be required for work on the objects, but I am wondering in particular if
> there is a way to significantly reduce—or remove, ideally—the scent and
> residue so that objects are safe to display in public areas and with other
> art objects.
>
>
>
> Please reply with any suggestions you might have!
>
> Thank you kindly.
>
>
>
> Best,
>
> Cara
>
>
>
> --
>
> *Cara Kuball*
> Collections Manager for Preventive Conservation
> Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
> ckub...@mfa.org | 617-369-3953
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>
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Re: [pestlist] mothballs

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What are the materials and types of objects that have the contamination?

"Mothballs" are usually either naphthalene or paradichlorobenzene, but are
highly volatile organic chemicals (VOC's).  The TLV for p-dichlorobenze is
75 ppm, and napthalene is 10 ppm.  You'll need to use organic vapor
pesticide-rated cannisters on your respirator, if you use one and a fume
hood is recommended as well.

Most likely, the best method will be the use of an absorbant to pull out
the odor molecules.  More information on the objects will be helpful to
make more specific suggestions.

Paul Storch

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> mothball residue and scent (I do not have any information about the exact
> chemical or product used; I am simply faced with some artifacts with VERY
> strong scent of mothballs). All I can gather is that PPE and fume hood will
> be required for work on the objects, but I am wondering in particular if
> there is a way to significantly reduce—or remove, ideally—the scent and
> residue so that objects are safe to display in public areas and with other
> art objects.
>
>
>
> Please reply with any suggestions you might have!
>
> Thank you kindly.
>
>
>
> Best,
>
> Cara
>
>
>
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>
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RE: [pestlist] mothballs

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Hello Cara,

It'll depend on the items themselves but if you're just looking 
to remove or reduce the odour, could you place them in an enclosed environment 
with a container of activated charcoal or baking soda? You may need to do 
something a bit more intensive at which point a conservator may need to come in 
but it's worth a try.

William Shepherd
Collections Officer
Swift Current Museum
44 Robert Street West
Swift Current, Saskatchewan
S9H 4M9
Phone: 306-778-4815
Fax: 306-778-4818

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I am looking for recommendations of literature about the safe removal of 
mothball residue and scent (I do not have any information about the exact 
chemical or product used; I am simply faced with some artifacts with VERY 
strong scent of mothballs). All I can gather is that PPE and fume hood will be 
required for work on the objects, but I am wondering in particular if there is 
a way to significantly reduce-or remove, ideally-the scent and residue so that 
objects are safe to display in public areas and with other art objects.

Please reply with any suggestions you might have!
Thank you kindly.

Best,
Cara

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RE: [pestlist] Identification please

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Thank you Richard and Louis, much appreciated. Fiona

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Hi Richard,
The bark (& ambrosia) beetles are now treated as a subfamily, Scolytinae, of 
the weevil family, Curculionidae.  Not sure if the bug is a mirid – I don’t see 
a discernable cuneus in the hemelytra and closed cells also in the membranous 
portion.  Not used to looking at New Zealand fauna.
Fiona, this site might help on that bug is a mirid. 
http://www.landcareresearch.co.nz/science/plants-animals-fungi/animals/invertebrates/systematics/hemiptera/hemiptera-virtual-collection/heteroptera/miridae
You might be able to search through it for more insects.
Lou

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The first two are adult beetles, most likely bark beetles of the family 
Scolytidae. They resemble Hylastes spp.

The third creature appears to be an adult heteropteran, most likely a member of 
the family Miridae.



The images don't allow for much more precision beyond these conclusions.


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Hi,
I would be grateful if someone could identify these two insects.

Image ‘pest a’ is the bottom view of image ‘pest b’.

Apologies for the bleaching effect of the lighting.

Kind Regards, Fiona.
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Many thanks for the link.  One protein source, dried mouse carcasses, shouldn’t 
be overlooked as a reservoir source.  Mouse corpses can be found in “unintended 
areas” if anticoagulant baits have been used, and can also be in “forgotten 
multicapture traps”.
BTW, there have also been instances in North America of a small, but 
differently colored moth (Browndotted Clothes Moth, European House Moth - 
Niditinea fuscella) showing up in the Tineola bisselliella pheromone monitors.  
I saw samples from monitors in people’s homes, but the windows were open and 
there was no damage to textiles; webbing clothes moths not present. There are 
reports of its larvae feeding on dry animal and plant remains.  It’s been taken 
from bird nests feeding on shed feathers and feces, and also associated with 
grains and stored products. A story in Fumigants & Pheromones (2012. V. 104- 
Pat knows this one) by their entomologist (Alain VanRyckeghem, BCE) noted the 
following: woolen rugs in poor conditions such as damp basements may be 
susceptible to attack. They are more commonly found in bird nests – 
particularly of chicken, domestic pigeon, and swallows, where they feed on shed 
feathers and feces. These moths have been found on taxidermy mounts feeding on 
feathers, and in insect cultures feeding on dead bodies and frass. They are 
scavengers of grain or soybean dust in damp dark buildings. The larvae may also 
feed on organic litter in wooded areas, farm buildings such as poultry houses 
or feeding on fungus growth in mulch around homes.
Lou

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Hi Richard,
The bark (& ambrosia) beetles are now treated as a subfamily, Scolytinae, of 
the weevil family, Curculionidae.  Not sure if the bug is a mirid – I don’t see 
a discernable cuneus in the hemelytra and closed cells also in the membranous 
portion.  Not used to looking at New Zealand fauna.
Fiona, this site might help on that bug is a mirid. 
http://www.landcareresearch.co.nz/science/plants-animals-fungi/animals/invertebrates/systematics/hemiptera/hemiptera-virtual-collection/heteroptera/miridae
You might be able to search through it for more insects.
Lou

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The first two are adult beetles, most likely bark beetles of the family 
Scolytidae. They resemble Hylastes spp.

The third creature appears to be an adult heteropteran, most likely a member of 
the family Miridae.



The images don't allow for much more precision beyond these conclusions.


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Hi,
I would be grateful if someone could identify these two insects.

Image ‘pest a’ is the bottom view of image ‘pest b’.

Apologies for the bleaching effect of the lighting.

Kind Regards, Fiona.
Fiona McLaughlan
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The first two are adult beetles, most likely bark beetles of the family 
Scolytidae. They resemble Hylastes spp.

The third creature appears to be an adult heteropteran, most likely a member of 
the family Miridae.


The images don't allow for much more precision beyond these conclusions.

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I would be grateful if someone could identify these two insects.

Image ‘pest a’ is the bottom view of image ‘pest b’.

Apologies for the bleaching effect of the lighting.

Kind Regards, Fiona.
Fiona McLaughlan
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Many thanks for your speedy reply

Bw
Rhian

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A rove beetle. Family Staphylinidae. Most likely an insignificant intruder.


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Does anyone know what this insect is? Found in our museum in Cambridge.

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Re: [pestlist] Pest ID help

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Hi Megan
This looks like a wingless black fungus gnat (Sciaridae). There are several
genera in which the females lack wings, and they are not easy to separate.
Whichever one it is, there's no need for concern, though it might indicate
some damp timber or rotting vegetation in the vicinity, so worth checking
for that.
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RE: [pestlist] pest ID?

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Disgusting? That's all in the eye of the beholder. I'm sure the dermestids 
found it quite lovely. Now, were any adult beetles present? Perhaps, they've 
all dispersed to enjoy other items in the collection. Hope not. 

Even if we could provide a precise name, that would not necessarily help with 
assigning a geographic source. Many of the dermestids have achieved worldwide 
distribution, thanks to us shipping them around the globe. I'd recommend you 
monitor other items, inspecting them frequently and checking glue traps. 
Good luck!

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No live ones.  Truly disgusting, with at least 1 cup of skins and digested felt 
powder.  But I was wondering if the infestation occurred before or after 
collection in Japan, if the beetles hitched a ride.

Thanks!

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>Yes, dermestid larvae and/or cast skins. Are any living? Nailing down the 
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These are larval shed skins (exuviae) of a particular dermestid beetle species. 
The larvae would have eaten the felt, so there should be felt frass there, too.

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Any ideas on this, found in great numbers inside a Japanese military instrument 
case from World War II?  Felt is pulverized. Dermestid?  Length .4-.6cm.  
Specific oriental variety? 

Thanks!
Kate Singley
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RE: [pestlist] pest ID?

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Hello,

Seconding Richard on dermestid.  They remind me of a Buffalo, or common, Carpet 
beetle larvae (a worldwide dermistid), however, again as Richard stated, purely 
academic to determine an exact species.  

Certainly is possible the infestation was prior to coming to you.  How long ago 
was it brought into your institution?  Was the container it came in sealed up?  
It would be cause for concern if the object sat on a shelf for some time, near 
other potential food sources for dermestids.  Were there other objects that 
came with the instrument?  

Best,
Mat

Matthew A. Mickletz – Manager, Preventive Conservation – Winterthur Museum – 
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No live ones.  Truly disgusting, with at least 1 cup of skins and digested felt 
powder.  But I was wondering if the infestation occurred before or after 
collection in Japan, if the beetles hitched a ride.

Thanks!

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No live ones.  Truly disgusting, with at least 1 cup of skins and digested felt 
powder.  But I was wondering if the infestation occurred before or after 
collection in Japan, if the beetles hitched a ride.

Thanks!

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Yes, dermestid larvae and/or cast skins. Are any living? Nailing down the 
species is possible, but mainly of academic interest only. Inspect the felt or 
any other organic components to ascertain if any live ones remain. 

Richard J. Pollack, PhD
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
Environmental Health, Safety and Emergency Management (EHSEM)
Senior Environmental Public Health Officer
46 Blackstone St.
Cambridge, MA 02139
Office: 617-495-2995  Cell: 617-447-0763
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RE: [pestlist] Small white bug, dark underbelly

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A difficult photo to analyze, but is this possibly a fresh, just-emerged first 
instar German cockroach?

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Hello,

I am the Museum Collections Manager (and archivist) at the Center for Puppetry 
Arts. Today someone in my library notified me of this little guy. It's no 
bigger than my finger tip. It is white on top with a dark under belly. It is 
also quite firm, and has what looks like one thin antennae. Can any of you 
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RE: [pestlist] Small white bug, dark underbelly

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Dorsal.


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Is this ventral or dorsal view? JTV



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Hello,

I am the Museum Collections Manager (and archivist) at the Center for Puppetry 
Arts. Today someone in my library notified me of this little guy. It's no 
bigger than my finger tip. It is white on top with a dark under belly. It is 
also quite firm, and has what looks like one thin antennae. Can any of you 
verify what it is?
Thank you and best wishes!

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Is this ventral or dorsal view? JTV


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I am the Museum Collections Manager (and archivist) at the Center for Puppetry 
Arts. Today someone in my library notified me of this little guy. It’s no 
bigger than my finger tip. It is white on top with a dark under belly. It is 
also quite firm, and has what looks like one thin antennae. Can any of you 
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RE: [pestlist] Identification help

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No, it actually is Acanthocinus nodosus (Fabricius), the lesser pine borer and 
a male.

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Asian long horned beetle, perhaps.

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Hello everyone,

This interesting visitor was found outside of our museum the other day here in 
Sarasota, FL. I was just curious as to what it was and wanted to see if anyone 
had an idea (clearly it’s not an immediate threat as it was found outside the 
museum walls). The body of it was about 3.5 to 4 cm with some really long 
antennae.

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Asian long horned beetle, perhaps.

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Joel is correct. That's the lesser pine borer. Elegant creature, indeed.

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Acanthocinus nodosus (Fabricius)





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Hello everyone,

This interesting visitor was found outside of our museum the other day here in 
Sarasota, FL. I was just curious as to what it was and wanted to see if anyone 
had an idea (clearly it's not an immediate threat as it was found outside the 
museum walls). The body of it was about 3.5 to 4 cm with some really long 
antennae.

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Acanthocinus nodosus (Fabricius)



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Hello everyone,

This interesting visitor was found outside of our museum the other day here in 
Sarasota, FL. I was just curious as to what it was and wanted to see if anyone 
had an idea (clearly it’s not an immediate threat as it was found outside the 
museum walls). The body of it was about 3.5 to 4 cm with some really long 
antennae.

Thanks!

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Re: [pestlist] Identification help

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I would say an exotic long horned beetle some type of Cerambycidae. JTV



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Hello everyone,

This interesting visitor was found outside of our museum the other day here in 
Sarasota, FL. I was just curious as to what it was and wanted to see if anyone 
had an idea (clearly it’s not an immediate threat as it was found outside the 
museum walls). The body of it was about 3.5 to 4 cm with some really long 
antennae.

Thanks!

Chelsea Dinkel


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Re: [pestlist] ID help

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I'd say this was a species of *Trixagus *(Elateridae). They breed in dead
wood, but to my knowledge do not affect sound structural timber.
Although it looks similar this is not a dermestid or anobiid!
Best wishes
Tony

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RE: [pestlist] circular

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Several people have noted that lizards get stuck in glue traps. If found alive 
they can be released (outdoors) by putting a small amount of vegetable oil on 
their stuck parts.
Patty

Patricia Silence
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Colonial Williamsburg Foundation


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This was found on the floor of a Himalayan monastery storage room for sacred 
art treasures.
What is it? It is approx 3 inches in diameter.

Thank you,
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Re: [pestlist] circular

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It is a Himalayan ground skink (*Scincella himalayanus*). These harmless
lizards are diurnal and insectivorous. They give birth to live 3-5 live
young. In the short run, they are useful because they feed on almost any
insect they can catch, but they will also defecate and shed their skin in
the collection area and when they die they become food sources for
collection pests.

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Re: [pestlist] circular

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We have a resident population of Mediterranean house geckos (*Hemidactylus
turcicus*), which are very common around here.  The good news is they eat
insects.  The bad news is they die and provide food for insects.  They also
occasionally get caught in the sticky traps, which I really feel bad about.

In certain parts of our stacks, when the lights are off, you can sometimes
hear the geckos chirp.

Alan

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> It’s a small lizard, most likely a lacertid. I find a few wall lizards
> indoors
> every year in early spring before
> it gets warm outside. I suppose some of them wake from hibernation early
> and
> enter buildings in search of invertebrate prey and warmth. I don’t think
> they do
> any damage and will leave again if they are able to. They sometimes end up
> in
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> dermestid
> beetles however.
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Hi Ann,
It’s a small lizard, most likely a lacertid. I find a few wall lizards indoors
every year in early spring before
it gets warm outside. I suppose some of them wake from hibernation early and
enter buildings in search of invertebrate prey and warmth. I don’t think they do
any damage and will leave again if they are able to. They sometimes end up in
our glue traps, which is a great pity. Their carcasses may attract dermestid
beetles however. 
Nicholas

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Italy

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RE: [pestlist] Found these

[Louis Sorkin]

There are red and black lygaeids, but these are rhopalids.

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These are lygaeid bugs (Hemiptera: Lygaeidae) and are plant suckers so not 
damaging - they are usually brought in on peoples clothes or otherwise 
transported indoors.

Regards,

Stuart

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RE: [pestlist] Found these

[Louis Sorkin]

No. Looks like eastern boxelder bug, Boisea trivittata.

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RE: [pestlist] Found these

[leon]

Just over ½”. With the elder suggestion I googled it and that’s it. 

 

Thanks everyone. I’m thinking I will add this to our image library. (I did look 
there first:))

 

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What size are they - if Box Elder bugs they are rhopalids (Rhopalidae)

 

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Re: [pestlist] Found these

[Insect Identification Services Ltd]

What size are they - if Box Elder bugs they are rhopalids (Rhopalidae)

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Re: [pestlist] Found these

[Meaghan Perry]

They look like box elder bugs.

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Re: [pestlist] Found these

[Paul Storch]

Box elder bugs.  "Occasional invaders".

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RE: [pestlist] Found these

[Plummer, Jude (ISD)]

Boxelder bugs perhaps...


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Re: [pestlist] Found these

[Insect Identification Services Ltd]

These are lygaeid bugs (Hemiptera: Lygaeidae) and are plant suckers so not
damaging - they are usually brought in on peoples clothes or otherwise
transported indoors.

Regards,

Stuart

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RE: [pestlist] Identification

[Louis Sorkin]

Could be sarcophagid puparium. Difficult to say unless the last segment can be 
seen.  Either sarcophagid or calliphorid flies would be good choices.

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I think the most likely answer is a calliphorid puparium. A bluebottle's sense 
of smell will guide it to potential food sources, even bricked-up cats.
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On 15 February 2017 at 10:42, BLAKE, CHELSEA E. (Student) 
mailto:chelsea.e.bl...@durham.ac.uk>> wrote:

Hi all,

I have recently taken this off a desiccated cat found in a mansion wall. I have 
found evidence of Black Carpet Beetle larvae elsewhere on the cat, but have 
been unable to identify this sample. It is somewhat conical with a domed top, 
smooth on the outside but with banded ridges on the interior.



Thanks for any help!

Chelsea

Re: [pestlist] Identification

[Tony Irwin]

I think the most likely answer is a calliphorid puparium. A bluebottle's
sense of smell will guide it to potential food sources, even bricked-up
cats.
Tony Irwin



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On 15 February 2017 at 10:42, BLAKE, CHELSEA E. (Student) <
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> Hi all,
>
> I have recently taken this off a desiccated cat found in a mansion wall. I
> have found evidence of Black Carpet Beetle larvae elsewhere on the cat, but
> have been unable to identify this sample. It is somewhat conical with a
> domed top, smooth on the outside but with banded ridges on the interior.
>
>
> Thanks for any help!
>
> Chelsea
>

Re: [pestlist] Two id questions

[bugman22]

Betsy -
 
It takes 4 to 5 months for an Anthrenus to complete its life cycle from egg to 
adult.  Most of its life is spent as a larva.  When its ready to become an 
adult, it pupates in its last larval stage and then emerges as an adult beetle, 
leaving its shed larval skin behind.  The adult beetles readily fly to light 
fixtures and will often lay eggs on dead insects in these fixtures, especially 
fluorescent light fixtures.  If you see "powder piles" (frass) in a light 
fixture, you know these larvae have been busy feeding on dead insects trapped 
in the fixture.
 
Tom Parker
 
 
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Subject: Re: [pestlist] Two id questions



I usually change my traps quarterly. I guess I should do it more often but can 
you tell me why this evidence means it was there for three months? Is it 
because of the life cycle of the carpet beetle? Thanks again. I learn so much 
from this list!

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Betsy -
 
By the way, the carpet beetle larvae feasted on a spider body, leaving some of 
the legs behind.  The evidence means this glueboard was there for at least 
several months, if not more.
 
Tom Parker
 
 
-Original Message-
From: Betsy Bruemmer 
To: pestlist 
Sent: Fri, Feb 10, 2017 6:11 pm
Subject: RE: [pestlist] Two id questions



Interesting! Thank you. I do get a carpet beetle here and there but not very 
often. I have some dermestid traps as well, so I will also try placing those 
next to the sticky traps to see if I get any results. I don’t see damage on the 
artifacts but then it can be difficult to tell with history collections.
 
BETSY BRUEMMER | Collections Manager

MOHAI Resource Center
5933 6th Ave South, Seattle, WA 98108
Mailing: PO Box 80816, Seattle, WA 98108 
P206 324 1126 Ext 122  F 206 767 2249
betsy.bruem...@mohai.org   MOHAI.org
 
 



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From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net [mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net]On 
Behalf Of Tony Irwin
Sent: Friday, February 10, 2017 2:15 PM
To: pestlist@museumpests.net
Subject: Re: [pestlist] Two id questions
 

Hi Betsy

The "ant" is a rove beetle (Staphylinidae) - just an accidental intruder, and 
not a threat other than providing food for pests likeAnthrenus.

The crime scene is evidence of active Anthrenus infestation - these are typical 
remains with frass after a good feed. In the top of the picture, you can see 
some fine hairs which theAnthrenus larva has shed while making its escape.

It may be wise to replace the blunder traps more regularly - no point in 
leaving food around to keep theAnthrenus population going.

Best wishes

Tony Irwin









Dr A.G.Irwin

47 The Avenues

Norwich

Norfolk NR2 3PH

England

mobile: +44(0)7880707834

phone: +44(0)1603 453524


 

On 10 February 2017 at 21:38, Betsy Bruemmer  wrote:

Happy Friday!
I have two questions - see attached images. One is a pest that resembles an ant 
and is about a quarter of an inch long – except it has different body parts 
than most ants, and no pincers like earwigs. The second is the crime scene 
sticky trap. I see this fairly often. Assuming these are spider eggs, is it the 
case that the spider gets stuck on the glue, which causes it to lay all its 
eggs, and then something comes along and eats the spider? Or is it frass? 
Thanks!
 
BETSY BRUEMMER | Collections Manager

MOHAI Resource Center
5933 6th Ave South, Seattle, WA 98108
Mailing: PO Box 80816, Seattle, WA 98108 
P 206 324 1126 Ext 122  F 206 767 2249 
betsy.bruem...@mohai.org  MOHAI.org
 
 

Edible City: A Delicious Journey | On view 11/19/16–9/10/17
#edibleMOHAI
 


 

Re: [pestlist] Two id questions

[Betsy Bruemmer]

I usually change my traps quarterly. I guess I should do it more often but can 
you tell me why this evidence means it was there for three months? Is it 
because of the life cycle of the carpet beetle? Thanks again. I learn so much 
from this list!

Sent from my iPhone

On Feb 10, 2017, at 8:44 PM, bugman22 
mailto:bugma...@aol.com>> wrote:

Betsy -

By the way, the carpet beetle larvae feasted on a spider body, leaving some of 
the legs behind.  The evidence means this glueboard was there for at least 
several months, if not more.

Tom Parker


-Original Message-
From: Betsy Bruemmer mailto:betsy.bruem...@mohai.org>>
To: pestlist mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net>>
Sent: Fri, Feb 10, 2017 6:11 pm
Subject: RE: [pestlist] Two id questions

Interesting! Thank you. I do get a carpet beetle here and there but not very 
often. I have some dermestid traps as well, so I will also try placing those 
next to the sticky traps to see if I get any results. I don’t see damage on the 
artifacts but then it can be difficult to tell with history collections.

BETSY BRUEMMER | Collections Manager

MOHAI Resource Center
5933 6th Ave South, Seattle, WA 98108
Mailing: PO Box 80816, Seattle, WA 98108
P 206 324 1126 Ext 122   F 206 767 2249
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[mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net?>] 
On Behalf Of Tony Irwin
Sent: Friday, February 10, 2017 2:15 PM
To: pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net>
Subject: Re: [pestlist] Two id questions

Hi Betsy
The "ant" is a rove beetle (Staphylinidae) - just an accidental intruder, and 
not a threat other than providing food for pests like Anthrenus.
The crime scene is evidence of active Anthrenus infestation - these are typical 
remains with frass after a good feed. In the top of the picture, you can see 
some fine hairs which the Anthrenus larva has shed while making its escape.
It may be wise to replace the blunder traps more regularly - no point in 
leaving food around to keep the Anthrenus population going.
Best wishes
Tony Irwin

Dr A.G.Irwin
47 The Avenues
Norwich
Norfolk NR2 3PH
England
mobile: +44(0)7880707834
phone: +44(0)1603 453524

On 10 February 2017 at 21:38, Betsy Bruemmer 
mailto:betsy.bruem...@mohai.org>> wrote:
Happy Friday!
I have two questions - see attached images. One is a pest that resembles an ant 
and is about a quarter of an inch long – except it has different body parts 
than most ants, and no pincers like earwigs. The second is the crime scene 
sticky trap. I see this fairly often. Assuming these are spider eggs, is it the 
case that the spider gets stuck on the glue, which causes it to lay all its 
eggs, and then something comes along and eats the spider? Or is it frass? 
Thanks!

BETSY BRUEMMER | Collections Manager

MOHAI Resource Center
5933 6th Ave South, Seattle, WA 98108
Mailing: PO Box 80816, Seattle, WA 98108
P 206 324 1126 Ext 122   F 206 767 
2249
betsy.bruem...@mohai.org<mailto:betsy.bruem...@mohai.org>   
MOHAI.org<http://MOHAI.org>

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Re: [pestlist] Two id questions

[bugman22]

Betsy -
 
By the way, the carpet beetle larvae feasted on a spider body, leaving some of 
the legs behind.  The evidence means this glueboard was there for at least 
several months, if not more.
 
Tom Parker
 
 
-Original Message-
From: Betsy Bruemmer 
To: pestlist 
Sent: Fri, Feb 10, 2017 6:11 pm
Subject: RE: [pestlist] Two id questions



Interesting! Thank you. I do get a carpet beetle here and there but not very 
often. I have some dermestid traps as well, so I will also try placing those 
next to the sticky traps to see if I get any results. I don’t see damage on the 
artifacts but then it can be difficult to tell with history collections.
 
BETSY BRUEMMER | Collections Manager

MOHAI Resource Center
5933 6th Ave South, Seattle, WA 98108
Mailing: PO Box 80816, Seattle, WA 98108 
P206 324 1126 Ext 122  F 206 767 2249
betsy.bruem...@mohai.org   MOHAI.org
 
 



Edible City: A Delicious Journey | On view 11/19/16–9/10/17
#edibleMOHAI
 
From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net [mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net]On 
Behalf Of Tony Irwin
Sent: Friday, February 10, 2017 2:15 PM
To: pestlist@museumpests.net
Subject: Re: [pestlist] Two id questions
 

Hi Betsy

The "ant" is a rove beetle (Staphylinidae) - just an accidental intruder, and 
not a threat other than providing food for pests likeAnthrenus.

The crime scene is evidence of active Anthrenus infestation - these are typical 
remains with frass after a good feed. In the top of the picture, you can see 
some fine hairs which theAnthrenus larva has shed while making its escape.

It may be wise to replace the blunder traps more regularly - no point in 
leaving food around to keep theAnthrenus population going.

Best wishes

Tony Irwin









Dr A.G.Irwin

47 The Avenues

Norwich

Norfolk NR2 3PH

England

mobile: +44(0)7880707834

phone: +44(0)1603 453524


 

On 10 February 2017 at 21:38, Betsy Bruemmer  wrote:

Happy Friday!
I have two questions - see attached images. One is a pest that resembles an ant 
and is about a quarter of an inch long – except it has different body parts 
than most ants, and no pincers like earwigs. The second is the crime scene 
sticky trap. I see this fairly often. Assuming these are spider eggs, is it the 
case that the spider gets stuck on the glue, which causes it to lay all its 
eggs, and then something comes along and eats the spider? Or is it frass? 
Thanks!
 
BETSY BRUEMMER | Collections Manager

MOHAI Resource Center
5933 6th Ave South, Seattle, WA 98108
Mailing: PO Box 80816, Seattle, WA 98108 
P 206 324 1126 Ext 122  F 206 767 2249 
betsy.bruem...@mohai.org  MOHAI.org
 
 

Edible City: A Delicious Journey | On view 11/19/16–9/10/17
#edibleMOHAI
 


 

RE: [pestlist] Two id questions

[Betsy Bruemmer]

Interesting! Thank you. I do get a carpet beetle here and there but not very 
often. I have some dermestid traps as well, so I will also try placing those 
next to the sticky traps to see if I get any results. I don’t see damage on the 
artifacts but then it can be difficult to tell with history collections.

BETSY BRUEMMER | Collections Manager

MOHAI Resource Center
5933 6th Ave South, Seattle, WA 98108
Mailing: PO Box 80816, Seattle, WA 98108
P 206 324 1126 Ext 122   F 206 767 2249
betsy.bruem...@mohai.org   MOHAI.org

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From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net [mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net] On 
Behalf Of Tony Irwin
Sent: Friday, February 10, 2017 2:15 PM
To: pestlist@museumpests.net
Subject: Re: [pestlist] Two id questions

Hi Betsy
The "ant" is a rove beetle (Staphylinidae) - just an accidental intruder, and 
not a threat other than providing food for pests like Anthrenus.
The crime scene is evidence of active Anthrenus infestation - these are typical 
remains with frass after a good feed. In the top of the picture, you can see 
some fine hairs which the Anthrenus larva has shed while making its escape.
It may be wise to replace the blunder traps more regularly - no point in 
leaving food around to keep the Anthrenus population going.
Best wishes
Tony Irwin

Dr A.G.Irwin
47 The Avenues
Norwich
Norfolk NR2 3PH
England
mobile: +44(0)7880707834
phone: +44(0)1603 453524

On 10 February 2017 at 21:38, Betsy Bruemmer 
mailto:betsy.bruem...@mohai.org>> wrote:
Happy Friday!
I have two questions - see attached images. One is a pest that resembles an ant 
and is about a quarter of an inch long – except it has different body parts 
than most ants, and no pincers like earwigs. The second is the crime scene 
sticky trap. I see this fairly often. Assuming these are spider eggs, is it the 
case that the spider gets stuck on the glue, which causes it to lay all its 
eggs, and then something comes along and eats the spider? Or is it frass? 
Thanks!

BETSY BRUEMMER | Collections Manager

MOHAI Resource Center
5933 6th Ave South, Seattle, WA 98108
Mailing: PO Box 80816, Seattle, WA 98108
P 206 324 1126 Ext 122   F 206 767 
2249
betsy.bruem...@mohai.org<mailto:betsy.bruem...@mohai.org>   MOHAI.org

[cid:image009.png@01D283AF.179CC070]<https://www.facebook.com/seattlehistory>   
[cid:image010.png@01D283AF.179CC070] <https://twitter.com/MOHAI>
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#edibleMOHAI

Re: [pestlist] Two id questions

[Tony Irwin]

Hi Betsy
The "ant" is a rove beetle (Staphylinidae) - just an accidental intruder,
and not a threat other than providing food for pests like *Anthrenus*.
The crime scene is evidence of active *Anthrenus *infestation - these are
typical remains with frass after a good feed. In the top of the picture,
you can see some fine hairs which the *Anthrenus *larva has shed while
making its escape.
It may be wise to replace the blunder traps more regularly - no point in
leaving food around to keep the *Anthrenus *population going.
Best wishes
Tony Irwin

Dr A.G.Irwin
47 The Avenues
Norwich
Norfolk NR2 3PH
England

mobile: +44(0)7880707834
phone: +44(0)1603 453524

On 10 February 2017 at 21:38, Betsy Bruemmer 
wrote:

> Happy Friday!
>
> I have two questions - see attached images. One is a pest that resembles
> an ant and is about a quarter of an inch long – except it has different
> body parts than most ants, and no pincers like earwigs. The second is the
> crime scene sticky trap. I see this fairly often. Assuming these are spider
> eggs, is it the case that the spider gets stuck on the glue, which causes
> it to lay all its eggs, and then something comes along and eats the spider?
> Or is it frass? Thanks!
>
>
>
> *BETSY BRUEMMER* | Collections Manager
>
> *MOHAI Resource Center*
> 5933 6th Ave South, Seattle, WA 98108
> Mailing: PO Box 80816, Seattle, WA 98108
> *P *206 324 1126 Ext 122 <(206)%20324-1126>   *F* 206 767 2249
> <(206)%20767-2249>
> betsy.bruem...@mohai.org   *MOHAI.org*
>
>
>
>    
> 
> 
>
> *Edible City: A Delicious Journey* | On view 11/19/16–9/10/17
>
> #edibleMOHAI
>
>
>

Re: [pestlist] Help identifying larvae

[Frances Cooper]

Hi,


Thank you to everyone who replied with the ID of the caterpillar, I did not 
realise that they moult their skin, fascinating!

Hopefully it is a one off and not a sign of an infestation, I might try a 
couple of moth pheromone traps and see if any adult moths show up.

Thanks again,

Frances


From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net  on behalf 
of Insect Identification Services Ltd 
Sent: 10 February 2017 11:48
To: pestlist@museumpests.net
Subject: Re: [pestlist] Help identifying larvae

Hi Frances,

Yes this is most likely to be the larva of one of the 'house moths', possibly a 
tineid (Tineidae), but possibly an oecophorid (Oecophoridae).

An interesting observation being that there is one caterpillar plus two head 
capsules - this frequently occurs with larvae stuck on monitoring traps. They 
moult their skin which liberates them from the glue but then become stuck again 
very quickly, hence another moult and so forth. They sometimes feed on the shed 
skin, leaving the cast head capsule - you will note that the head capsules get 
incrementally smaller with each moult as reserves are used up.

I have seen up to 5 moults on traps and even larvae that have managed to 
escaped the trap in doing so. I have observed this behaviour in both tineid 
moths and Anthrenus larvae (Dermestidae).

Best regards,

Stuart Hine


On 9 February 2017 at 12:25, Louis Sorkin 
mailto:sor...@amnh.org>> wrote:

These look like caterpillars.  Could be a tineid moth species. You'll have to 
do some sleuthing to find out what could be infested.


Louis N. Sorkin, B.C.E. | Entomologist, Arachnologist, Myriapodologist

Entomophagy Research

Division of Invertebrate Zoology | American Museum of Natural History

Central Park West at 79th Street | New York, New York 10024-5192

sor...@amnh.org<mailto:sor...@amnh.org>

212-769-5613 voice | 212-769-5277 
fax

The New York Entomological Society, Inc.

www.nyentsoc.org<http://www.nyentsoc.org/>

n...@amnh.org<mailto:n...@amnh.org>



From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net> 
mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net>> on 
behalf of Frances Cooper mailto:f.coo...@leeds.ac.uk>>
Sent: Thursday, February 9, 2017 5:21:45 AM
To: 'pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net>'
Subject: [pestlist] Help identifying larvae

Hi,

I would really appreciate some help identifying the larvae in the attached 
photo, they are about 5mm long and were found on a pest trap next to a coat 
stand so it is possible they have been brought in on a coat. Could they be 
clothes moth larvae or are they too small?

[cid:image002.jpg@01D282BE.4FD71AE0]

Many thanks,

Frances Cooper


Frances Cooper
Trainee Conservation Technician
Special Collections
Leeds University Library
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Re: [pestlist] Help identifying larvae

[Insect Identification Services Ltd]

Hi Frances,

Yes this is most likely to be the larva of one of the 'house moths',
possibly a tineid (Tineidae), but possibly an oecophorid (Oecophoridae).

An interesting observation being that there is *one *caterpillar plus
*two *head
capsules - this frequently occurs with larvae stuck on monitoring traps.
They moult their skin which liberates them from the glue but then become
stuck again very quickly, hence another moult and so forth. They sometimes
feed on the shed skin, leaving the cast head capsule - you will note that
the head capsules get incrementally smaller with each moult as reserves are
used up.

I have seen up to 5 moults on traps and even larvae that have managed to
escaped the trap in doing so. I have observed this behaviour in both tineid
moths and Anthrenus larvae (Dermestidae).

Best regards,

Stuart Hine


On 9 February 2017 at 12:25, Louis Sorkin  wrote:

> These look like caterpillars.  Could be a tineid moth species. You'll have
> to do some sleuthing to find out what could be infested.
>
>
> Louis N. Sorkin, B.C.E. | Entomologist, Arachnologist, Myriapodologist
>
> Entomophagy Research
>
> Division of Invertebrate Zoology | American Museum of Natural History
>
> Central Park West at 79th Street | New York, New York 10024-5192
>
> sor...@amnh.org
>
> 212-769-5613 <(212)%20769-5613> voice | 212-769-5277 <(212)%20769-5277>
> fax
>
> The New York Entomological Society, Inc.
>
> www.nyentsoc.org
>
> n...@amnh.org
>
>
> --
> *From:* pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net 
> on behalf of Frances Cooper 
> *Sent:* Thursday, February 9, 2017 5:21:45 AM
> *To:* 'pestlist@museumpests.net'
> *Subject:* [pestlist] Help identifying larvae
>
>
> Hi,
>
>
>
> I would really appreciate some help identifying the larvae in the attached
> photo, they are about 5mm long and were found on a pest trap next to a coat
> stand so it is possible they have been brought in on a coat. Could they be
> clothes moth larvae or are they too small?
>
>
>
>
>
> Many thanks,
>
>
>
> Frances Cooper
>
>
>
>
>
> *Frances Cooper*
>
> *Trainee Conservation Technician *
>
> *Special Collections*
>
> *Leeds University Library*
>
> 01133436375
>
> https://library.leeds.ac.uk/special-collections
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Re: [pestlist] Help identifying larvae

[Louis Sorkin]

These look like caterpillars.  Could be a tineid moth species. You'll have to 
do some sleuthing to find out what could be infested.


Louis N. Sorkin, B.C.E. | Entomologist, Arachnologist, Myriapodologist

Entomophagy Research

Division of Invertebrate Zoology | American Museum of Natural History

Central Park West at 79th Street | New York, New York 10024-5192

sor...@amnh.org

212-769-5613 voice | 212-769-5277 fax

The New York Entomological Society, Inc.

www.nyentsoc.org

n...@amnh.org



From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net  on behalf 
of Frances Cooper 
Sent: Thursday, February 9, 2017 5:21:45 AM
To: 'pestlist@museumpests.net'
Subject: [pestlist] Help identifying larvae

Hi,

I would really appreciate some help identifying the larvae in the attached 
photo, they are about 5mm long and were found on a pest trap next to a coat 
stand so it is possible they have been brought in on a coat. Could they be 
clothes moth larvae or are they too small?

[cid:image002.jpg@01D282BE.4FD71AE0]

Many thanks,

Frances Cooper


Frances Cooper
Trainee Conservation Technician
Special Collections
Leeds University Library
01133436375
https://library.leeds.ac.uk/special-collections
https://library.leeds.ac.uk/treasures
@UoLTreasures 


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Re: [pestlist] 2017 IPM Working Group meeting

[Lewis Freimark]

Hi Rachel:
Just let us know if spots are available. Josh has been working with the 
Butterfly Pavilion. 

Also, his Master's thesis was on IPM.

Sincerely,
Lew Freimark 

On Tuesday, February 7, 2017 1:35 PM, Rachael Perkins Arenstein 
 wrote:
 

 Dear Colleagues,  We have a few spots remaining for participating in the 
March 15-17, 2017 IPM Working Group meeting in Winterthur, Delaware.  
Participants at the IPM-WG meetings come together to pool their experiences 
working on projects that will advance their own IPM interests and will also 
result in resources that will be shared with the broader community on the 
www.museumpests.net website.  The IPM WG meetings do not teach IPM and 
participants must be actively involved in advancing IPM with their institution 
or clients in some way.    For more information on the program and how to apply 
for a spot please visit the museumpests.net blog at 
http://museumpests.net/ipm-working-group-meeting-2017-program-announcement/    
Best,RachaelIPM Working Group Chair    Rachael Perkins ArensteinA.M. Art 
Conservation, LLCConservation Treatment, Preservation Consulting & Collection 
ManagementTel: 
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RE: [pestlist] please ID pest

[Louis Sorkin]

Yes, from the picture quality it’s a cucujoid and Silvanidae  is a good choice 
and Uleiota dubia or U. debilis, I believe, are the species to compare. The 
specimen would help in its future ID.

Louis N. Sorkin, B.C.E.
Entomologist, Arachnologist, Myriapodologist
Entomophagy Research
[cid:image001.png@01D235DF.2C8D90E0]
Division of Invertebrate Zoology|American Museum of Natural History
Central Park West at 79th Street|New York, New York 10024-5192
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From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net [mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net] On 
Behalf Of Insect Identification Services Ltd
Sent: Friday, January 20, 2017 8:49 AM
To: pestlist@museumpests.net
Subject: Re: [pestlist] please ID pest

I'd second Richards ID, Uleiota sp., but we would need much better images to 
determine further than that and ideally the specimen itself.

Stuart

On 19 January 2017 at 14:44, Pollack, Richard J 
mailto:richard_poll...@harvard.edu>> wrote:
Cara,
The form of the antennae and other characteristics are reminiscent of some of 
the silvanids, particularly Uleiota spp. I’d be more confident if I saw the 
specimen directly.
I’d be interested in learning the suggestions of others.
-Rich

Richard J. Pollack, PhD
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
Environmental Health, Safety and Emergency Management (EHSEM)
Senior Environmental Public Health Officer
46 Blackstone St.
Cambridge, MA 02139
Office: 617-495-2995  Cell: 
617-447-0763
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[mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net>] 
On Behalf Of Cara Kuball
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2017 9:20 AM
To: pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net>
Subject: [pestlist] please ID pest

Hello,
The attached photos show a pest found inside a framed painting. I’d appreciate 
assistance ID-ing this bug, to determine if it may have been feeding or laying 
eggs within the wooden stretcher/frame and/or the canvas. Specimen is most 
likely from NE United States, and is approximately 5mm long (without antennae); 
antennae are approx 4mm long.

[Insect back 1-19-17.JPG]

[Insect stomach 1-19-17.JPG]
Thank you kindly,

--

Cara Kuball
Collections Manager for Preventive Conservation
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
ckub...@mfa.org<mailto:ckub...@mfa.org> | 617-369-3953
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Re: [pestlist] please ID pest

[Insect Identification Services Ltd]

I'd second Richards ID, *Uleiota *sp., but we would need much better images
to determine further than that and ideally the specimen itself.

Stuart

On 19 January 2017 at 14:44, Pollack, Richard J  wrote:

> Cara,
>
> The form of the antennae and other characteristics are reminiscent of some
> of the silvanids, particularly *Uleiota* spp. I’d be more confident if I
> saw the specimen directly.
>
> I’d be interested in learning the suggestions of others.
>
> -Rich
>
>
>
> *Richard J. Pollack, PhD*
>
> *HARVARD UNIVERSITY*
>
> Environmental Health, Safety and Emergency Management (EHSEM)
>
> Senior Environmental Public Health Officer
>
> 46 Blackstone St.
>
> Cambridge, MA 02139
>
> *Office*: 617-495-2995 <(617)%20495-2995>  *Cell*: 617-447-0763
> <(617)%20447-0763>
>
> www.ehs.harvard.edu
>
> richard_poll...@harvard.edu
>
>
>
> *Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health*
>
> Instructor, Department of Immunology & Infectious Disease
>
>
>
> *IdentifyUS LLC*
>
> President & Chief Scientific Officer
>
> https://identify.us.com
>
>
>
>
>
> *From:* pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net [mailto:pestlist-owner@
> museumpests.net] *On Behalf Of *Cara Kuball
> *Sent:* Thursday, January 19, 2017 9:20 AM
> *To:* pestlist@museumpests.net
> *Subject:* [pestlist] please ID pest
>
>
>
> Hello,
>
> The attached photos show a pest found inside a framed painting. I’d
> appreciate assistance ID-ing this bug, to determine if it may have been
> feeding or laying eggs within the wooden stretcher/frame and/or the canvas.
> Specimen is most likely from NE United States, and is approximately 5mm
> long (without antennae); antennae are approx 4mm long.
>
>
>
> [image: Insect back 1-19-17.JPG]
>
>
>
> [image: Insect stomach 1-19-17.JPG]
>
> Thank you kindly,
>
>
>
> --
>
> *Cara Kuball*
> Collections Manager for Preventive Conservation
> Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
> ckub...@mfa.org | 617-369-3953 <(617)%20369-3953>
> http://www.mfa.org/
> 
>
>
>
>
>



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RE: [pestlist] please ID pest

[Cara Kuball]

Thanks for your quick response, Rich. I'll be interested in hearing others 
weigh in as well.

Since we're neighbors, perhaps I could arrange to bring the specimen to you at 
Harvard sometime? (I'll send you an email off-list.)
Best,
Cara

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Collections Manager for Preventive Conservation
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
ckub...@mfa.org<mailto:ckub...@mfa.org> | 617-369-3953
http://www.mfa.org/


From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net [mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net] On 
Behalf Of Pollack, Richard J
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2017 9:45 AM
To: pestlist@museumpests.net
Subject: RE: [pestlist] please ID pest

Cara,
The form of the antennae and other characteristics are reminiscent of some of 
the silvanids, particularly Uleiota spp. I'd be more confident if I saw the 
specimen directly.
I'd be interested in learning the suggestions of others.
-Rich

Richard J. Pollack, PhD
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
Environmental Health, Safety and Emergency Management (EHSEM)
Senior Environmental Public Health Officer
46 Blackstone St.
Cambridge, MA 02139
Office: 617-495-2995  Cell: 617-447-0763
www.ehs.harvard.edu
richard_poll...@harvard.edu<mailto:richard_poll...@harvard.edu>

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Instructor, Department of Immunology & Infectious Disease

IdentifyUS LLC
President & Chief Scientific Officer
https://identify.us.com


From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net> 
[mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net] On Behalf Of Cara Kuball
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2017 9:20 AM
To: pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net>
Subject: [pestlist] please ID pest

Hello,
The attached photos show a pest found inside a framed painting. I'd appreciate 
assistance ID-ing this bug, to determine if it may have been feeding or laying 
eggs within the wooden stretcher/frame and/or the canvas. Specimen is most 
likely from NE United States, and is approximately 5mm long (without antennae); 
antennae are approx 4mm long.

[cid:image001.jpg@01D27273.E2D98F40]

[cid:image002.jpg@01D27273.E2D98F40]
Thank you kindly,

--

Cara Kuball
Collections Manager for Preventive Conservation
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
ckub...@mfa.org<mailto:ckub...@mfa.org> | 617-369-3953
http://www.mfa.org/<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.mfa.org_&d=CwMFAg&c=WO-RGvefibhHBZq3fL85hQ&r=GO7C3XN3WgFy2IP-bFBbnUs_CYntqj57Dprtl40-_KE&m=S4tx3KpyhZnGHIqj6bvX9tOA09LDpyF5jvsTuks8CWA&s=JAkJZPJi34Krjvu0Rc07hivQUnJJpVWpSlpXwyf-vbg&e=>

RE: [pestlist] please ID pest

[Pollack, Richard J]

Cara,
The form of the antennae and other characteristics are reminiscent of some of 
the silvanids, particularly Uleiota spp. I'd be more confident if I saw the 
specimen directly.
I'd be interested in learning the suggestions of others.
-Rich

Richard J. Pollack, PhD
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
Environmental Health, Safety and Emergency Management (EHSEM)
Senior Environmental Public Health Officer
46 Blackstone St.
Cambridge, MA 02139
Office: 617-495-2995  Cell: 617-447-0763
www.ehs.harvard.edu
richard_poll...@harvard.edu

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Instructor, Department of Immunology & Infectious Disease

IdentifyUS LLC
President & Chief Scientific Officer
https://identify.us.com


From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net [mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net] On 
Behalf Of Cara Kuball
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2017 9:20 AM
To: pestlist@museumpests.net
Subject: [pestlist] please ID pest

Hello,
The attached photos show a pest found inside a framed painting. I'd appreciate 
assistance ID-ing this bug, to determine if it may have been feeding or laying 
eggs within the wooden stretcher/frame and/or the canvas. Specimen is most 
likely from NE United States, and is approximately 5mm long (without antennae); 
antennae are approx 4mm long.

[Insect back 1-19-17.JPG]

[Insect stomach 1-19-17.JPG]
Thank you kindly,

--

Cara Kuball
Collections Manager for Preventive Conservation
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
ckub...@mfa.org | 617-369-3953
http://www.mfa.org/

Re: [pestlist] ID Help

[Tony Irwin]

One of the *Chalcophora *species - larvae feed in decaying pine wood, so
should not be regarded as a pest of historic buildings (unless you have
bigger problems!)
Tony

Dr A.G.Irwin
47 The Avenues
Norwich
Norfolk NR2 3PH
England

mobile: +44(0)7880707834
phone: +44(0)1603 453524

On 7 December 2016 at 18:47, Louis Sorkin  wrote:

> Just a quick family ID right now is Buprestidae.  Metallic wood boring
> beetles.
>
>
>
> Louis N. Sorkin, B.C.E.
>
> Entomologist, Arachnologist, Myriapodologist
>
> Entomophagy Research
>
> *[image: cid:image001.png@01D235DF.2C8D90E0]*
>
> Division of Invertebrate Zoology|American Museum of Natural History
>
> Central Park West at 79th Street|New York, New York 10024-5192
>
> sor...@amnh.org
>
> 212-769-5613 <(212)%20769-5613> voice | 212-769-5277 <(212)%20769-5277>
> fax | 917-953-0094 <(917)%20953-0094> local pager
>
> http://www.amnh.org/our-research/staff-directory/louis-n.-sorkin
>
>
>
> The New York Entomological Society, Inc.
>
> www.nyentsoc.org
>
> n...@amnh.org
>
> [image: cid:image001.png@01D110A0.A110F570]
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> *From:* pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net [mailto:pestlist-owner@
> museumpests.net] *On Behalf Of *Bloom, Ellie
> *Sent:* Wednesday, December 07, 2016 1:36 PM
> *To:* pestlist@museumpests.net
> *Subject:* [pestlist] ID Help
>
>
>
> Hi everyone!
>
>
>
> My colleague found this insect in our historic house. She said it is about
> 1 ½ inches long and seems to have a metallic underside. Does anyone know
> what this is?
>
>
>
> Thank you,
>
> Ellie
>
>
>
> Ellie Bloom
>
> *Assistant Registrar/Preparator*
>
>
>
> The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art
>
> 5401 Bay Shore Road
>
> Sarasota, Florida 34243
>
> Phone: 941.359.5700 ext.1515 <(941)%20359-5700>
>
> Fax: 941.360.7345 <(941)%20360-7345>
>
> ellie.bl...@ringling.org
> 
>
>
>
> [image: email_logo1icons]
>
>
>
>
>

RE: [pestlist] ID Help

[Louis Sorkin]

Just a quick family ID right now is Buprestidae.  Metallic wood boring beetles.

Louis N. Sorkin, B.C.E.
Entomologist, Arachnologist, Myriapodologist
Entomophagy Research
[cid:image001.png@01D235DF.2C8D90E0]
Division of Invertebrate Zoology|American Museum of Natural History
Central Park West at 79th Street|New York, New York 10024-5192
sor...@amnh.org
212-769-5613 voice | 212-769-5277 fax | 917-953-0094 local pager
http://www.amnh.org/our-research/staff-directory/louis-n.-sorkin

The New York Entomological Society, Inc.
www.nyentsoc.org
n...@amnh.org
[cid:image001.png@01D110A0.A110F570]



From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net [mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net] On 
Behalf Of Bloom, Ellie
Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 2016 1:36 PM
To: pestlist@museumpests.net
Subject: [pestlist] ID Help

Hi everyone!

My colleague found this insect in our historic house. She said it is about 1 ½ 
inches long and seems to have a metallic underside. Does anyone know what this 
is?

Thank you,
Ellie

Ellie Bloom
Assistant Registrar/Preparator

The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore Road
Sarasota, Florida 34243
Phone: 941.359.5700 ext.1515
Fax: 941.360.7345
ellie.bl...@ringling.org

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RE: [pestlist] Unknown Bug

[Louis Sorkin]

A dorsal view in addition to those oblique ones would help ID this true bug. 
It's an outdoor living species.

Louis N. Sorkin, B.C.E.
Entomologist, Arachnologist, Myriapodologist
Entomophagy Research
[cid:image001.png@01D235DF.2C8D90E0]
Division of Invertebrate Zoology|American Museum of Natural History
Central Park West at 79th Street|New York, New York 10024-5192
sor...@amnh.org
212-769-5613 voice | 212-769-5277 fax | 917-953-0094 local pager
http://www.amnh.org/our-research/staff-directory/louis-n.-sorkin

The New York Entomological Society, Inc.
www.nyentsoc.org
n...@amnh.org
[cid:image001.png@01D110A0.A110F570]



From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net [mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net] On 
Behalf Of Ana Juarez
Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2016 11:47 AM
To: pestlist@museumpests.net
Subject: [pestlist] Unknown Bug


Hello everyone,



This small bug was found near a costume on display. I have not had any luck 
identifying it and would appreciate any help!



Thank you,



Ana Juarez

Student Intern

Ringling Museum

5401 Bay Shore Road

Sarasota, Florida, 34243

(305) 613-3190

Re: [pestlist] Unknown Bug

[Tony Irwin]

It is a plant bug (Heteroptera), though it may be one of the Anthocoridae -
a predatory group of bugs which eat other insects. It's likely to be an
accidental visitor - doesn't look like one of the species of bugs that are
associated with buildings.
Tony

Dr A.G.Irwin
47 The Avenues
Norwich
Norfolk NR2 3PH
England

mobile: +44(0)7880707834
phone: +44(0)1603 453524

On 30 November 2016 at 20:06, Voron, Joel  wrote:

> My guess would be a type of gall wasp. Try looking those up and see if
> there is a match.
>
>
> *Joel Voron   **Colonial Williamsburg Foundation*
>
>   Conservation Dept.
>
>  Integrated Pest Management
>
>   Office 757-220-7080 <(757)%20220-7080>
>
> Cell 757-634-1175 <(757)%20634-1175>
>
>   E-Mail jvo...@cwf.org
>
>
> [image: 1474552137245_IMG_0499.JPG]
>
>
>
> --
> *From:* pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net 
> on behalf of Ana Juarez 
> *Sent:* Wednesday, November 30, 2016 11:47:11 AM
> *To:* pestlist@museumpests.net
> *Subject:* [pestlist] Unknown Bug
>
>
> Hello everyone,
>
>
> This small bug was found near a costume on display. I have not had any
> luck identifying it and would appreciate any help!
>
>
> Thank you,
>
>
> Ana Juarez
>
> Student Intern
>
> Ringling Museum
>
> 5401 Bay Shore Road
>
> Sarasota, Florida, 34243
>
> (305) 613-3190
>

Re: [pestlist] Unknown Bug

[Voron, Joel]

My guess would be a type of gall wasp. Try looking those up and see if there is 
a match.


Joel Voron   Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

  Conservation Dept.

 Integrated Pest Management

  Office 757-220-7080

Cell 757-634-1175

  E-Mail jvo...@cwf.org


[1474552137245_IMG_0499.JPG]




From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net  on behalf 
of Ana Juarez 
Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2016 11:47:11 AM
To: pestlist@museumpests.net
Subject: [pestlist] Unknown Bug


Hello everyone,


This small bug was found near a costume on display. I have not had any luck 
identifying it and would appreciate any help!


Thank you,


Ana Juarez

Student Intern

Ringling Museum

5401 Bay Shore Road

Sarasota, Florida, 34243

(305) 613-3190

Re: [pestlist] Pest Identification

[Voron, Joel]

The one on the right looks like a yellow ant/citronella ant. Terro PCO Bait 
stations will knock them down if they are trailing in. Terro bait stations are 
self contained mixture of corn syrup and boric acidbasically very safe.


Joel Voron   Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

  Conservation Dept.

 Integrated Pest Management

  Office 757-220-7080

Cell 757-634-1175

  E-Mail jvo...@cwf.org


[1474552137245_IMG_0499.JPG]





From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net  on behalf 
of Dinkel, Chelsea 
Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2016 12:20 PM
To: pestlist@museumpests.net
Subject: [pestlist] Pest Identification


Hello Pestlist,



I am seeking help identifying the ants caught in this trap here at the Ringling 
in Sarasota, FL. We have had similar ants of varying sizes found in other 
traps, but it is unclear to me whether these are all the same type of ant or 
different. Also any information on the type of ants would be helpful. The trap 
was placed on the second floor in our paper storage archive. Any information is 
greatly appreciated!



Thanks,



Chelsea Dinkel

FSU Museum & Cultural Heritage Studies Intern

Ringling Museum

RE: [pestlist] FW: IPM Fellow at the Met

[RAHUL RAINA]

Thanks dear for the timely and important response..
Regards
RAHUL

On Nov 21, 2016 21:13, "Kaplan, Emily"  wrote:

> Hello Rahul,
>
> I think you could contact Eric Breitung directly with any questions:
> eric.breit...@metmuseum.org
>
> best wishes,
> Emily
> --
> *From:* pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net [pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net]
> on behalf of RAHUL RAINA [rahulraina2...@gmail.com]
> *Sent:* Monday, November 21, 2016 10:38 AM
> *To:* pestlist@museumpests.net
> *Subject:* Re: [pestlist] FW: IPM Fellow at the Met
>
> Hi,
> Thanks for the information.. kindly tell me is it open for candidates
> living in India?
> Regards
> Rahul
> Conservator
>
> On Nov 21, 2016 20:05, "Kaplan, Emily"  wrote:
>
>>
>> --
>> *From:* nhcoll-l-boun...@mailman.yale.edu [nhcoll-l-boun...@mailman.yale
>> .edu] on behalf of Lisa Elkin [lel...@amnh.org]
>> *Sent:* Monday, November 21, 2016 9:19 AM
>> *To:* nhcol...@mailman.yale.edu
>> *Subject:* [Nhcoll-l] IPM Fellow at the Met
>>
>> Sent on behalf of Eric Breitung, Research Scientist at the Metropolitan
>> Museum of Art.  Please reach out to Eric directly with any questions:
>>
>> eric.breit...@metmuseum.org
>>
>>
>>
>> The Metropolitan Museum of Art seeks fellowship applications from
>> individuals interested in Integrated Pest Management (IPM).  The Met is in
>> the process of developing a comprehensive IPM program with a team of
>> conservators, scientists, and buildings department personnel.  The fellow
>> will have the opportunity to make significant contributions by developing
>> and implementing best practices and working with Met staff across the
>> organization.  The deadline is fast approaching (Dec. 2nd), so if you
>> are interested, please contact Eric Breitung in the Department of
>> Scientific Research as soon as possible at 212 396 5390.  Note that while
>> the Fellow will likely reside in the Department of Scientific Research, we
>> are considering applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds
>> including museum studies, art history, conservation, and the sciences.  The
>> general description of how to apply can be found at the following link:
>>
>>
>>
>> *http://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/fellowships/conservation-and-scientific-research-fellowships
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RE: [pestlist] FW: IPM Fellow at the Met

[Kaplan, Emily]

Hello Rahul,

I think you could contact Eric Breitung directly with any questions:
eric.breit...@metmuseum.org

best wishes,
Emily

From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net [pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net] on behalf 
of RAHUL RAINA [rahulraina2...@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, November 21, 2016 10:38 AM
To: pestlist@museumpests.net
Subject: Re: [pestlist] FW: IPM Fellow at the Met


Hi,
Thanks for the information.. kindly tell me is it open for candidates living in 
India?
Regards
Rahul
Conservator

On Nov 21, 2016 20:05, "Kaplan, Emily" mailto:kapl...@si.edu>> 
wrote:


From: 
nhcoll-l-boun...@mailman.yale.edu<mailto:nhcoll-l-boun...@mailman.yale.edu> 
[nhcoll-l-boun...@mailman.yale.edu<mailto:nhcoll-l-boun...@mailman.yale.edu>] 
on behalf of Lisa Elkin [lel...@amnh.org<mailto:lel...@amnh.org>]
Sent: Monday, November 21, 2016 9:19 AM
To: nhcol...@mailman.yale.edu<mailto:nhcol...@mailman.yale.edu>
Subject: [Nhcoll-l] IPM Fellow at the Met

Sent on behalf of Eric Breitung, Research Scientist at the Metropolitan Museum 
of Art.  Please reach out to Eric directly with any questions:
eric.breit...@metmuseum.org<mailto:eric.breit...@metmuseum.org>

The Metropolitan Museum of Art seeks fellowship applications from individuals 
interested in Integrated Pest Management (IPM).  The Met is in the process of 
developing a comprehensive IPM program with a team of conservators, scientists, 
and buildings department personnel.  The fellow will have the opportunity to 
make significant contributions by developing and implementing best practices 
and working with Met staff across the organization.  The deadline is fast 
approaching (Dec. 2nd), so if you are interested, please contact Eric Breitung 
in the Department of Scientific Research as soon as possible at 212 396 5390.  
Note that while the Fellow will likely reside in the Department of Scientific 
Research, we are considering applications from people with a wide range of 
backgrounds including museum studies, art history, conservation, and the 
sciences.  The general description of how to apply can be found at the 
following link:

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Re: [pestlist] FW: IPM Fellow at the Met

[RAHUL RAINA]

Hi,
Thanks for the information.. kindly tell me is it open for candidates
living in India?
Regards
Rahul
Conservator

On Nov 21, 2016 20:05, "Kaplan, Emily"  wrote:

>
> --
> *From:* nhcoll-l-boun...@mailman.yale.edu [nhcoll-l-bounces@mailman.
> yale.edu] on behalf of Lisa Elkin [lel...@amnh.org]
> *Sent:* Monday, November 21, 2016 9:19 AM
> *To:* nhcol...@mailman.yale.edu
> *Subject:* [Nhcoll-l] IPM Fellow at the Met
>
> Sent on behalf of Eric Breitung, Research Scientist at the Metropolitan
> Museum of Art.  Please reach out to Eric directly with any questions:
>
> eric.breit...@metmuseum.org
>
>
>
> The Metropolitan Museum of Art seeks fellowship applications from
> individuals interested in Integrated Pest Management (IPM).  The Met is in
> the process of developing a comprehensive IPM program with a team of
> conservators, scientists, and buildings department personnel.  The fellow
> will have the opportunity to make significant contributions by developing
> and implementing best practices and working with Met staff across the
> organization.  The deadline is fast approaching (Dec. 2nd), so if you are
> interested, please contact Eric Breitung in the Department of Scientific
> Research as soon as possible at 212 396 5390.  Note that while the Fellow
> will likely reside in the Department of Scientific Research, we are
> considering applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds
> including museum studies, art history, conservation, and the sciences.  The
> general description of how to apply can be found at the following link:
>
>
>
> *http://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/fellowships/conservation-and-scientific-research-fellowships
> *
>
>
>

Re: [pestlist] Pest Managment Policies

[Brad Bredehoft]

Erika,
Contact Gretchen Anderson at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History who 
I believe you met in Montreal at the Conference in May. She teaches our 
course on Integrated Pest Management. If you need her contact info let 
me know.


--
Brad Bredehoft
CEO
Museum Study, LLC
www.MuseumStudy.com


On 11/8/2016 10:44 AM, Erika Range wrote:

Hi everyone,

I am doing a quick survey of other institutions policies when it comes 
to pest management.  I work for a large national museum in Ottawa and 
we are reviewing our policies. Our museum, like many others have begun 
hosting large catered events as an additional source of revenue in 
these challenging times.  We hire an external contractor to implement 
our pest management program (apparently as a cost cutting measure), 
but are disappointed in the results and the amount of our time which 
goes into training these contractors. Does anyone out there have 
experience with implementing policies around the expectations for 
these external companies/contractors? OR do you have experience with 
implementing plans which correlate to hosted/catered events?


We are also reviewing our freezing policies, and we tend to freeze 
everything that comes in or out of collections and exhibit space, 
(building materials, specimens, artifacts etc) as a pest infestation 
would be devastating to our collection.  We are curious as to the 
freezing policies other institutions have specifically around freezing 
non-collection materials. Could anyone share their experiences?


A reply through pest-list is fine, but I'm also happy to discuss 
further using era...@mus-nature.ca 


Kindest regards,

Erika Range

RE: [pestlist] Pest Managment Policies

[Nezka Pfeifer]

Hi Erika,

Am responding on-list only because the Connecting to Collections Webinar last 
week addressed this issue and if you’re a member of the network (free) you can 
download the materials, and policy from the MSU Museum made available here 
http://www.connectingtocollections.org/beyond-no-food-or-drink-in-the-gallery/

The recommendations are to have a separate food management policy that 
correlates to the collections management policy, and that training of museum 
and catering staff is crucial to keep pest issues at a minimum or nonexistent.  
We currently operate with best practices in mind when it comes to food 
management but the webinar has spurred us to actually draft a policy, which I 
think was the case for many of the webinar participants.

Hope this is helpful,

Nezka

 

 

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The Everhart Museum of Natural History, Science & Art
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From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net [mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net] On 
Behalf Of Erika Range
Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2016 11:45 AM
To: pestlist@museumpests.net
Subject: [pestlist] Pest Managment Policies

 

Hi everyone,

I am doing a quick survey of other institutions policies when it comes to pest 
management.  I work for a large national museum in Ottawa and we are reviewing 
our policies. Our museum, like many others have begun hosting large catered 
events as an additional source of revenue in these challenging times.  We hire 
an external contractor to implement our pest management program (apparently as 
a cost cutting measure), but are disappointed in the results and the amount of 
our time which goes into training these contractors. Does anyone out there have 
experience with implementing policies around the expectations for these 
external companies/contractors? OR do you have experience with implementing 
plans which correlate to hosted/catered events?  

We are also reviewing our freezing policies, and we tend to freeze everything 
that comes in or out of collections and exhibit space, (building materials, 
specimens, artifacts etc) as a pest infestation would be devastating to our 
collection.  We are curious as to the freezing policies other institutions have 
specifically around freezing non-collection materials. Could anyone share their 
experiences?

A reply through pest-list is fine, but I'm also happy to discuss further using 
era...@mus-nature.ca

Kindest regards,

 

Erika Range


 

RE: [pestlist] critter id

[Pollack, Richard J]

Springtails. Likely from the soil around plants. They can become impressively 
abundant when plants are overwatered.

Richard J. Pollack, PhD
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
Environmental Health, Safety and Emergency Management (EHSEM)
Senior Environmental Public Health Officer
46 Blackstone St.
Cambridge, MA 02139
Office: 617-495-2995  Cell: 617-447-0763
www.ehs.harvard.edu
richard_poll...@harvard.edu

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Instructor, Department of Immunology & Infectious Disease



From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net [mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net] On 
Behalf Of Alan P Van Dyke
Sent: Monday, November 07, 2016 2:24 PM
To: pestlist@museumpests.net
Subject: [pestlist] critter id

I found a slew of these in a blunder trap near some plants.  Any idea what they 
are?

[Inline image 1]


--
Alan P. Van Dyke
Preservation Technician
Harry Ransom Center
The University of Texas at Austin
P.O. Box 7219
Austin, TX 78713-7219
P: 512-232-4614
www.hrc.utexas.edu

RE: [pestlist] ID Help please

[Louis Sorkin]

Megan,
That's the rear end view so the pair of cerci (multi-segmented pointed 
projections) are visible.
Lou

-Original Message-
From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net [mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net] On 
Behalf Of Jablonski, Megan T CIV NHHC, NUM
Sent: Friday, November 04, 2016 4:05 PM
To: pestlist@museumpests.net
Subject: RE: [pestlist] ID Help please

Oh gross. Okay, thank you!

-Original Message-
From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net [mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net] On 
Behalf Of Pollack, Richard J
Sent: Friday, November 04, 2016 12:59 PM
To: pestlist@museumpests.net
Subject: [Non-DoD Source] Re: [pestlist] ID Help please

Cockroach nymph. 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Nov 4, 2016, at 15:47, Jablonski, Megan T CIV NHHC, NUM 
>  wrote:
> 
> Hello everyone, 
> 
> I found this insect near the front doors of our building. The body measures 
> about 3 mm front to back. Does anybody know what I've found? 
> 
> Thank you in advance,
> 
> Megan Jablonski
> Collections Manager
> Puget Sound Navy Museum
> Naval History & Heritage Command
> 251 1st Street
> Bremerton, WA 98337
> p. (360) 627-2288
> f. (360) 627-2273
> 
> www.PugetSoundNavyMuseum.org 
> www.history.navy.mil/PSNM 
> www.facebook.com/pugetsoundnavymuseum 
> 
> FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY - PRIVACY SENSITIVE: ANY MISUSE OR UNAUTHORIZED 
> DISCLOSURE MAY RESULT IN BOTH CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES.
> 
> 
> 

RE: [pestlist] ID Help please

[Jablonski, Megan T CIV NHHC, NUM]

Oh gross. Okay, thank you!

-Original Message-
From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net [mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net] On 
Behalf Of Pollack, Richard J
Sent: Friday, November 04, 2016 12:59 PM
To: pestlist@museumpests.net
Subject: [Non-DoD Source] Re: [pestlist] ID Help please

Cockroach nymph. 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Nov 4, 2016, at 15:47, Jablonski, Megan T CIV NHHC, NUM 
>  wrote:
> 
> Hello everyone, 
> 
> I found this insect near the front doors of our building. The body measures 
> about 3 mm front to back. Does anybody know what I've found? 
> 
> Thank you in advance,
> 
> Megan Jablonski
> Collections Manager
> Puget Sound Navy Museum
> Naval History & Heritage Command
> 251 1st Street
> Bremerton, WA 98337
> p. (360) 627-2288
> f. (360) 627-2273
> 
> www.PugetSoundNavyMuseum.org 
> www.history.navy.mil/PSNM 
> www.facebook.com/pugetsoundnavymuseum 
> 
> FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY - PRIVACY SENSITIVE: ANY MISUSE OR UNAUTHORIZED 
> DISCLOSURE MAY RESULT IN BOTH CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES.
> 
> 
> 



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Re: [pestlist] ID Help please

[Pollack, Richard J]

Cockroach nymph. 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Nov 4, 2016, at 15:47, Jablonski, Megan T CIV NHHC, NUM 
>  wrote:
> 
> Hello everyone, 
> 
> I found this insect near the front doors of our building. The body measures 
> about 3 mm front to back. Does anybody know what I've found? 
> 
> Thank you in advance,
> 
> Megan Jablonski
> Collections Manager
> Puget Sound Navy Museum
> Naval History & Heritage Command
> 251 1st Street
> Bremerton, WA 98337
> p. (360) 627-2288
> f. (360) 627-2273
> 
> www.PugetSoundNavyMuseum.org 
> www.history.navy.mil/PSNM 
> www.facebook.com/pugetsoundnavymuseum 
> 
> FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY - PRIVACY SENSITIVE: ANY MISUSE OR UNAUTHORIZED 
> DISCLOSURE MAY RESULT IN BOTH CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES.
> 
> 
> 

Re: [pestlist] Beetle or Cockroach?

[Louis Sorkin]

Beetle. Looks like a dermestid.


Louis N. Sorkin, B.C.E. | Entomologist, Arachnologist, Myriapodologist

Entomophagy Research

Division of Invertebrate Zoology | American Museum of Natural History

Central Park West at 79th Street | New York, New York 10024-5192

sor...@amnh.org

212-769-5613 voice | 212-769-5277 fax

The New York Entomological Society, Inc.

www.nyentsoc.org

n...@amnh.org



From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net  on behalf 
of Karen Holloway 
Sent: Monday, October 17, 2016 1:34:33 AM
To: pestlist@museumpests.net
Subject: [pestlist] Beetle or Cockroach?


[cid:image003.png@01D22894.56F31DD0]














Hi, Can anyone please tell me if this is a beetle or a cockroach?

Many thanks,
Karen

Re: [pestlist] Pest ID Request

[Pollack, Richard J]

I'd like to see a close up image of the wing. It seems consistent with a phorid 
or 'scuttle' fly. If so, it may have emerged from a waste pipe (hopefully not a 
broken one). It could also have derived from the carcass of an animal.

Richard J. Pollack, PhD
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
Environmental Health, Safety and Emergency Management (EHSEM)
Senior Environmental Public Health Officer
46 Blackstone St.
Cambridge, MA 02139
Office: 617-495-2995  Cell: 617-447-0763
www.ehs.harvard.edu
richard_poll...@harvard.edu

HARVARD T.H. CHAN SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Instructor, Department of Immunology & Infectious Diseases

IdentifyUS LLC (https://identify.us.com)
President & Chief Scientific Officer

From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net  on behalf 
of Gayou, Audrey Marie 
Sent: Thursday, October 6, 2016 5:25:16 PM
To: pestlist@museumpests.net
Subject: [pestlist] Pest ID Request

Dear colleagues,

Is anyone able to ID this pest?  We are having an issue with these small flying 
bugs in our ground floor storage room.  We thought fruit flies at first, but 
I'm not seeing the red eyes usually characteristic of them.  Some are about the 
size of fruit flies, but some are slightly larger.  Any help would be 
appreciated.  Thanks!


Audrey Gayou
Collections Manager
University of Missouri Museum of Anthropology
gay...@missouri.edu
573-882-9157

Re: [pestlist] Pest ID Request

[Voron, Joel]

Google Megiselia Scalaris for images and see if that is a match. Joel Voron 
Colonial Williamsburg

Sent from my iPhone

On Oct 6, 2016, at 5:27 PM, Gayou, Audrey Marie 
mailto:gay...@missouri.edu>> wrote:

Dear colleagues,

Is anyone able to ID this pest?  We are having an issue with these small flying 
bugs in our ground floor storage room.  We thought fruit flies at first, but 
I'm not seeing the red eyes usually characteristic of them.  Some are about the 
size of fruit flies, but some are slightly larger.  Any help would be 
appreciated.  Thanks!


Audrey Gayou
Collections Manager
University of Missouri Museum of Anthropology
gay...@missouri.edu
573-882-9157
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RE: [pestlist] Booklice/Psocids?

[Louis Sorkin]

Look like Liposcelid book lice.

-Original Message-
From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net [mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net] On 
Behalf Of Jablonski, Megan T CIV NHHC, NUM
Sent: Wednesday, October 05, 2016 12:22 PM
To: pestlist@museumpests.net
Subject: [pestlist] Booklice/Psocids?

Hello everyone, 

Could someone confirm that these are booklice? They were all 1 mm or smaller, 
and were found in a second floor gallery. I want to make sure they are not 
something more sinister, because that gallery has an interactive where visitors 
can try on prop costumes.

Thank you,

Megan Jablonski
Collections Manager
Puget Sound Navy Museum
Naval History & Heritage Command
251 1st Street
Bremerton, WA 98337
p. (360) 627-2288
f. (360) 627-2273

www.PugetSoundNavyMuseum.org 
www.history.navy.mil/PSNM 
www.facebook.com/pugetsoundnavymuseum 

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY - PRIVACY SENSITIVE: ANY MISUSE OR UNAUTHORIZED 
DISCLOSURE MAY RESULT IN BOTH CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES.

RE: [pestlist] Booklice/Psocids?

[Jablonski, Megan T CIV NHHC, NUM]

Whew. Thank you!

-Original Message-
From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net [mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net] On 
Behalf Of Pollack, Richard J
Sent: Wednesday, October 05, 2016 9:27 AM
To: pestlist@museumpests.net
Subject: [Non-DoD Source] RE: [pestlist] Booklice/Psocids?

Confirmed.  All book lice.

Richard J. Pollack, PhD
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
Environmental Health, Safety and Emergency Management (EHSEM) Senior 
Environmental Public Health Officer
46 Blackstone St.
Cambridge, MA 02139
Office: 617-495-2995  Cell: 617-447-0763 www.ehs.harvard.edu 
richard_poll...@harvard.edu

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Instructor, Department of Immunology 
& Infectious Disease




-Original Message-
From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net [mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net] On 
Behalf Of Jablonski, Megan T CIV NHHC, NUM
Sent: Wednesday, October 05, 2016 12:22 PM
To: pestlist@museumpests.net
Subject: [pestlist] Booklice/Psocids?

Hello everyone, 

Could someone confirm that these are booklice? They were all 1 mm or smaller, 
and were found in a second floor gallery. I want to make sure they are not 
something more sinister, because that gallery has an interactive where visitors 
can try on prop costumes.

Thank you,

Megan Jablonski
Collections Manager
Puget Sound Navy Museum
Naval History & Heritage Command
251 1st Street
Bremerton, WA 98337
p. (360) 627-2288
f. (360) 627-2273

www.PugetSoundNavyMuseum.org
www.history.navy.mil/PSNM
www.facebook.com/pugetsoundnavymuseum 

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY - PRIVACY SENSITIVE: ANY MISUSE OR UNAUTHORIZED 
DISCLOSURE MAY RESULT IN BOTH CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES.





smime.p7s
Description: S/MIME cryptographic signature

RE: [pestlist] Booklice/Psocids?

[Pollack, Richard J]

Confirmed.  All book lice.

Richard J. Pollack, PhD
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
Environmental Health, Safety and Emergency Management (EHSEM)
Senior Environmental Public Health Officer
46 Blackstone St.
Cambridge, MA 02139
Office: 617-495-2995  Cell: 617-447-0763
www.ehs.harvard.edu
richard_poll...@harvard.edu

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Instructor, Department of Immunology & Infectious Disease




-Original Message-
From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net [mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net] On 
Behalf Of Jablonski, Megan T CIV NHHC, NUM
Sent: Wednesday, October 05, 2016 12:22 PM
To: pestlist@museumpests.net
Subject: [pestlist] Booklice/Psocids?

Hello everyone, 

Could someone confirm that these are booklice? They were all 1 mm or smaller, 
and were found in a second floor gallery. I want to make sure they are not 
something more sinister, because that gallery has an interactive where visitors 
can try on prop costumes.

Thank you,

Megan Jablonski
Collections Manager
Puget Sound Navy Museum
Naval History & Heritage Command
251 1st Street
Bremerton, WA 98337
p. (360) 627-2288
f. (360) 627-2273

www.PugetSoundNavyMuseum.org 
www.history.navy.mil/PSNM 
www.facebook.com/pugetsoundnavymuseum 

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY - PRIVACY SENSITIVE: ANY MISUSE OR UNAUTHORIZED 
DISCLOSURE MAY RESULT IN BOTH CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES.

Re: [pestlist] We have a visitor...

[bugman22]

It's a female German cockroach.  The male is thinner and a bit longer.
 
Tom Parker
 
 
-Original Message-
From: Oberli Fabienne 
To: pestlist 
Sent: Wed, Oct 5, 2016 10:25 am
Subject: [pestlist] We have a visitor...



Hello!
Does anyone know, whether this is a normal bug from the „garden“ or something I 
have to worry about? I think it came in with the things we removed from the old 
place.
 
Thank you!
 
Fabienne Oberli
Technische Assistentin Depotumzug
Museum für Kunst und Geschichte Freiburg
Route de Môrat 12
1700 Freiburg
 

RE: [pestlist] We have a visitor...

[William Shepherd]

Hello Fabienne,

From looking at the images I'd say a cockroach, likely a male 
german cockroach.

William Shepherd
Collections Officer
Swift Current Museum
44 Robert Street West
Swift Current, Saskatchewan
S9H 4M9
Phone: 306-778-4815
Fax: 306-778-4818

From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net [mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net] On 
Behalf Of Oberli Fabienne
Sent: Wednesday, October 05, 2016 8:24 AM
To: pestlist@museumpests.net
Subject: [pestlist] We have a visitor...

Hello!
Does anyone know, whether this is a normal bug from the "garden" or something I 
have to worry about? I think it came in with the things we removed from the old 
place.

Thank you!

Fabienne Oberli
Technische Assistentin Depotumzug
Museum für Kunst und Geschichte Freiburg
Route de Môrat 12
1700 Freiburg

RE: [pestlist] We have a visitor...

[Pollack, Richard J]

That's a cockroach. Could be a resident cockroach or it may have wandered in or 
been brought in from elsewhere - including outdoors.

Richard J. Pollack, PhD
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
Environmental Health, Safety and Emergency Management (EHSEM)
Senior Environmental Public Health Officer
46 Blackstone St.
Cambridge, MA 02139
Office: 617-495-2995  Cell: 617-447-0763
www.ehs.harvard.edu
richard_poll...@harvard.edu

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Instructor, Department of Immunology & Infectious Disease



From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net [mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net] On 
Behalf Of Oberli Fabienne
Sent: Wednesday, October 05, 2016 10:24 AM
To: pestlist@museumpests.net
Subject: [pestlist] We have a visitor...

Hello!
Does anyone know, whether this is a normal bug from the "garden" or something I 
have to worry about? I think it came in with the things we removed from the old 
place.

Thank you!

Fabienne Oberli
Technische Assistentin Depotumzug
Museum für Kunst und Geschichte Freiburg
Route de Môrat 12
1700 Freiburg

RE: [pestlist] ? about cockroaches

[Lisa Bruno]

Gross and awesome. Thank you.

From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net [mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net] On 
Behalf Of Hilary Kaplan
Sent: Tuesday, October 04, 2016 12:29 PM
To: pestlist@museumpests.net
Subject: Re: [pestlist] ? about cockroaches

We had a similar problem American roach problem in the Georgia Archives 
conservation lab when it was in downtown Atlanta. many moons ago. I placed 
sticky traps around the central drain on Friday to confirm the drain theory 
source. The accumulation of American Roaches (attempting to devour one another) 
on the traps Monday morning was sufficient evidence for me. Following a 
suggestion from an environmental building consultant colleague, I poured 
mineral oil down the drain, acquired some mesh, unscrewed the lid, placed mesh 
just under the drain lid to prevent access from large critters, secured the lid 
back on. No more American roaches. This was quick, cheap, and effective.

Best,
Hilary

On Tue, Oct 4, 2016 at 11:24 AM, Lisa Bruno 
mailto:lisa.br...@brooklynmuseum.org>> wrote:
This list is the best! I'll let you know what our engineers say.  Thank you.

Sent from my iPhone

On Oct 4, 2016, at 11:13 AM, Voron, Joel 
mailto:jvo...@cwf.org><mailto:jvo...@cwf.org<mailto:jvo...@cwf.org>>>
 wrote:


Are there sewer pits in the building?  They can come in on the underside of a 
pallet and settle in sewer pits quite easily as well.


Joel Voron   Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

  Conservation Dept.

 Integrated Pest Management

  Office 757-220-7080

Cell 757-634-1175

  E-Mail jvo...@cwf.org<mailto:jvo...@cwf.org<mailto:jvo...@cwf.org>>







From: 
pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net><mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net>>
 
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 on behalf of Lisa Bruno 
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Sent: Tuesday, October 4, 2016 10:59:19 AM
To: 
'pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net><mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net<mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net>>'
Subject: [pestlist] ? about cockroaches

Dear List –

My head of security has come to us with an issue.  Apparently, they are being 
overrun with giant cockroaches (water bugs) in the basement and apparently it 
is starting to creep up to the first floor.  There is no construction going on, 
and the café kitchen has apparently never been cleaner.  Thoughts as to what a 
sudden influx of these pests might be indicating?  Thanks in advance.

Lisa Bruno
Carol Lee Shen Chief Conservator



--
Hilary A. Kaplan
Training Specialist, National Faculty
Records Management Training Program
National Archives and Records Administration
8601 Adelphi Road
College Park, MD 20740
hilary.kap...@nara.gov<mailto:hilary.kap...@nara.gov>
301 837 0998 Phone
301 837 0380 FAX

Re: [pestlist] ? about cockroaches

[Lisa Bruno]

This list is the best! I'll let you know what our engineers say.  Thank you.

Sent from my iPhone

On Oct 4, 2016, at 11:13 AM, Voron, Joel 
mailto:jvo...@cwf.org>> wrote:


Are there sewer pits in the building?  They can come in on the underside of a 
pallet and settle in sewer pits quite easily as well.


Joel Voron   Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

  Conservation Dept.

 Integrated Pest Management

  Office 757-220-7080

Cell 757-634-1175

  E-Mail jvo...@cwf.org







From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net 
mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net>> on 
behalf of Lisa Bruno 
mailto:lisa.br...@brooklynmuseum.org>>
Sent: Tuesday, October 4, 2016 10:59:19 AM
To: 'pestlist@museumpests.net'
Subject: [pestlist] ? about cockroaches

Dear List –

My head of security has come to us with an issue.  Apparently, they are being 
overrun with giant cockroaches (water bugs) in the basement and apparently it 
is starting to creep up to the first floor.  There is no construction going on, 
and the café kitchen has apparently never been cleaner.  Thoughts as to what a 
sudden influx of these pests might be indicating?  Thanks in advance.

Lisa Bruno
Carol Lee Shen Chief Conservator

Re: [pestlist] ? about cockroaches

[Voron, Joel]

Are there sewer pits in the building?  They can come in on the underside of a 
pallet and settle in sewer pits quite easily as well.


Joel Voron   Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

  Conservation Dept.

 Integrated Pest Management

  Office 757-220-7080

Cell 757-634-1175

  E-Mail jvo...@cwf.org


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From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net  on behalf 
of Lisa Bruno 
Sent: Tuesday, October 4, 2016 10:59:19 AM
To: 'pestlist@museumpests.net'
Subject: [pestlist] ? about cockroaches

Dear List -

My head of security has come to us with an issue.  Apparently, they are being 
overrun with giant cockroaches (water bugs) in the basement and apparently it 
is starting to creep up to the first floor.  There is no construction going on, 
and the café kitchen has apparently never been cleaner.  Thoughts as to what a 
sudden influx of these pests might be indicating?  Thanks in advance.

Lisa Bruno
Carol Lee Shen Chief Conservator

Re: [pestlist] ? about cockroaches

[Voron, Joel]

 Check first to see if floor drain traps have evaporated and are now 
dryif so just fill them with water. This happens when the drains are not 
used on a regular basis.


  Someone down the line could have been doing work on the sewer lines and 
drove them up to your site as well.





Joel Voron   Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

  Conservation Dept.

 Integrated Pest Management

  Office 757-220-7080

Cell 757-634-1175

  E-Mail jvo...@cwf.org


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From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net  on behalf 
of Lisa Bruno 
Sent: Tuesday, October 4, 2016 10:59:19 AM
To: 'pestlist@museumpests.net'
Subject: [pestlist] ? about cockroaches

Dear List -

My head of security has come to us with an issue.  Apparently, they are being 
overrun with giant cockroaches (water bugs) in the basement and apparently it 
is starting to creep up to the first floor.  There is no construction going on, 
and the café kitchen has apparently never been cleaner.  Thoughts as to what a 
sudden influx of these pests might be indicating?  Thanks in advance.

Lisa Bruno
Carol Lee Shen Chief Conservator