[pestlist] removing sticky traps from a silk object

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RE: [pestlist] removing sticky traps from a silk object

Rose, Our pest guy removes little lizards (live) from the traps using vegetable oil...not so good for silk, but maybe a starting point. Patty From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net [mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net] On Behalf Of Rose Daly Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 12:49 PM To:

Re: [pestlist] Powder Post Beetles

Hi Robert A few years ago we were asked to treat a Sydney ferry that was on display in a museum which was infested with powderpost beetles. During the refit for display a lot of Lyctus-susceptible timber was used. There was extensive borer activity throughout the vessel, but especially below