Environmental Controls

Environmental controls should aim to maintain an environment that is not hospitable for pests. Environmental factors that can be controlled include: cleanliness, temperature, relative humidity and lighting. Ideally, your institution should strive to maintain...

Prevention – Bibliography

Arney, J. S., A. J. Jacobs, and R. Newman. “Influence of Oxygen on the Fading of Organic Colorants.” Journal of the American Institute for Conservation 18 (1979): 108-17. Arnold, William J. “Fumigation for Insect Control: Sensitive Structures,...

Solutions – Bibliography – Control

Arney, J. S., Jacobs, A. J., and Newman, R. “Influence of Oxygen on the Fading of Organic Colorants” Journal of the American Institute for Conservation 18 (1979): 108-17. Arnold, William J. “Fumigation for Insect Control: Sensitive Structures,...

Examination and Quarantine

Examination Bringing in an infested object can lead to a pest issue that spreads throughout your collection and/or building.  Care should be taken to inspect and monitor all materials brought into the institution, including circulating or loaned objects, new...

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