Re: [pestlist] Fwd: Fumigating cabinets - bug infestation

2010-10-12 Thread Kate Payne
Argon is generally considered an inert gas. Please clarify why you are claiming that 'inert' gases are likely to foster fungal growth. You mentioning your use of argon systems for over 10 years would seem to contradict your own claim. Any inert gas that can be use to displace O2 should

RE: [pestlist] Fwd: Fumigating cabinets - bug infestation

2010-10-12 Thread Pine, Steve
Hello all: Please excuse my clumsy cut and paste email but I wanted to send this out before I forget. There is a study citation online that gives some indication of the impact of inert gas in high concentration on fungi. Bob Koestler was part of the team. Effect of anoxic conditions on

RE: [pestlist] Anoxia Cabinet

2010-10-12 Thread Jerry Shiner
A rigid cabinet is not necessary for the creation anoxic conditions. Many systems use flexible plastic enclosures (such as bags made of barrier film), and remove the oxygen by purging with an inert gas (usually nitrogen, CO2 or argon), or use oxygen absorbers (such as Ageless) placed in the

[pestlist] Square Necked Grain Beetles

2010-10-12 Thread Jones, Robert (Ryan)
Hello all, My name is Ryan Jones, and I am the IPM Specialist for the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation in Williamsburg, VA. We have recently encountered a problem in one of our museums that we would like to get your input on. Approximately two months ago, we had a section of wood flooring

Re: [pestlist] Square Necked Grain Beetles

2010-10-12 Thread Louis Sorkin
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