Hi Shelly,
I have a couple of questions about this tree, is the tree already dead wood, or is the intention to keep the tree alive/in full foliage for the exhibition? I would be cautious when investigating methods of treatment, as typical treatment methods would likely result in damage (leaf or bloom drop) or potentially even death of the tree. Additionally, the heavy application of insecticide might cause significant visual alterations (such as leaf scorching) that may not fit the artist's vision. I think this needs to be more closely discussed with the artist, and possibly an arborist. If the tree needs to stay alive and unaltered, a hyper-sensitive monitoring program in the exhibition spaces for the exhibit's duration may be your best course of action. Best, *Ashley Bowersox* Preventive Conservator anbower...@gmail.com +49 159 01367788 • LinkedIn <https://de.linkedin.com/in/ashley-bowersox> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MuseumPests" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to pestlist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/pestlist/CAG5q_WOx7HGyqYrHDnp7qKnfnHC9huKt4ZdDSNZpz-gMjxCCPQ%40mail.gmail.com.
