David Pinniger

Dee Lauder

This new handbook provides a full but concise guide to the key pest species that commonly infest historic houses, and solutions for dealing with them. It enables readers to spot signs of pest infestation, identify the pests responsible, suggest strategies for the removal of the pest and treatment options for infested items and structures, and give clear guidance on long-term strategies to prevent pests from returning. Includes a handy identification section with large, close-up photographs and strategies for prevention and treatment.

Identification, Prevention and Eradication

Pests in Houses Great and Small

Integrated Pest Management for Cultural Heritage is a practical, color- illustrated, working handbook for the curator, conservator and all persons concerned with the management of collections. It is an essential guide to the recognition of insect, rodent and bird pests with advice on the practical steps required to prevent and control damage to collections. While presenting the latest information on the trapping and detection of pests, the author explains the advantages and disadvantages of physical and chemical control measures including concerns about the use of pesticides and their effects on staff and the environment. In addition he demonstrates that Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is not only a safer option but also a more cost-effective solution to the complex problems of pest control. This book offers comprehensive guidance for the treatment of any pest problem likely to be encountered in museums, archives and historic houses. Contents: Chapter 1: Introduction to Integrated Pest Management in Cultural Heritage - What is Integrated Pest Management?; Key components of Integrated Pest Management; Developing a strategy; Preventing pests; Recognising pests; Assessing the problem; Solving pest problems Implementing Integrated Pest Management Chapter 2: Insect pests - Why are insects pests?; What are insects?; What are the Pests?; Pests which attack wool, fur, feathers and textiles; Herbarium collections, dried food etc.; General detritus feeders, mould feeders and scavengers; Woodborers; Termites; Mites Chapter 3: Insect detection and monitoring - Where do insects come from?; What to look for?; Insect traps; Pheromones; X-rays and incubation Chapter 4: Prevention of insect infestation - Exclusion; Environment; Hygiene; Storage; Quarantine Chapter 5: Control of insects - Options for treatment; Insects in buildings; Cooling; Humidity; UV traps; Biological control; Insecticides; Insects in objects; Physical Control; Freezing; Heating; Nitrogen; Oxygen scavengers; Carbon dioxide; Radiation; Insecticides; Fumigation; Damage to objects by chemical treatments; Residues and risk from past treatments Chapter 6: Rodents and Birds - Rodents as pests; Rodent lives; Detection; Preventing infestation; Rodent control; Birds Feral pigeons, sparrows and starlings; Management of birds; Repellents and deterents; Other vertebrate pests; Bats Chapter 7: Implementing Integrated Pest Management - Pest Control Strategy; Museum Practice; Risk zones; Resources; Collection Policy, Museum Objectives & Functions; Interaction with Other Museums; Insect problems in tropical climates; Age of Collection and Buildings and Special Constraints; Training and Communication; Pest control contractors; The future References and further reading; Glossary; Index.

Integrated Pest Management for Cultural Heritage

Robert Child

Peter Winsor

Louise Bacon

Kerren Harris

Julie Phippard

Amber Xavier-Rowe

Integrated pest management (IPM) is not a static approach but one that is constantly evolving. Mass international travel, climate change and other factors contribute to the spread of new pests, and the pests themselves are constantly seeking out weaknesses in our defences. An understanding of the threats pests pose to collections and the necessity for a systematic approach to combat them is now firmly embedded in the work of collection care practitioners. In addition, the trustees and sponsoring bodies of collecting institutions recognise that it is a significant and cost-effective element of good collections management. 2011: A Pest Odyssey, 10 years later describes examples of how the IPM approach has been adopted by large and small institutions around the world, and highlights the many lessons learned along the way. Principal among these is never to become complacent and tied down to routine processes. Another important lesson is the need to ensure colleagues understand and are involved with the process of pest management. There is also a need to understand the wider implications of any pest control activity, for example the effect of chemical treatments on DNA. Coming out of the second Pest Odyssey conference, this book will promote wider understanding and implementation of IPM as an integral part of any collection management programme. The organisers and editorial team hope that everyone involved with the care of cultural heritage collections and buildings will find something of interest and value in this work.

Proceedings of 2011: a Pest Odyssey, 10 Years Later

Integrated Pest Management for Collections

David Pinniger

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