Hi Marna, We have a fluctuating booklice population in our collection storage areas. As their damage to our collection materials would be truly microscopic, I regard them mostly as an indicator species for humidity/moisture around our collection storage areas (following MuseumPests). They were helpful in starting conversations with management and facilities about humidity and moisture near our collections, such as mechanical spaces, HVAC installations, leaks, etc.
One IPM specialist did suggest diatomaceous earth behind baseboards to prevent their spreading, but MuseumPests states that this has not been found to be effective. Curious to read other's opinions! All my best, Fleur van der Woude Preservation | Special Collections<https://speccoll.library.arizona.edu/> The University of Arizona Libraries<https://new.library.arizona.edu/> [Integrity, Compassion, Exploration, Adaptation, Inclusion, Determination]<https://brand.arizona.edu/signature> We respectfully acknowledge the University of Arizona is on the land and territories of Indigenous peoples. Today, Arizona is home to 22 federally recognized tribes, with Tucson being home to the O’odham and the Yaqui. Committed to diversity and inclusion, the University strives to build sustainable relationships with sovereign Native Nations and Indigenous communities through education offerings, partnerships, and community service. ________________________________ From: 'Bastian, Marna' via MuseumPests <pestlist@googlegroups.com> Sent: Monday, June 3, 2024 9:10 AM To: pestlist@googlegroups.com <pestlist@googlegroups.com> Subject: [EXT]Re: [EXTERNAL] [PestList] Re: Booklice Control External Email I'm pretty sure because there were both booklice and springtails in the traps. Thank you! Marna Bastian (she/her) Museum Registrar Sitka National Historical Park Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve 907-747-0142 103 Monestery Street Sitka, AK 99835 marna_bast...@nps.gov ________________________________ From: pestlist@googlegroups.com <pestlist@googlegroups.com> on behalf of Voron, Joel <jvo...@cwf.org> Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 12:31 AM To: pestlist@googlegroups.com <pestlist@googlegroups.com> Subject: [EXTERNAL] [PestList] Re: Booklice Control This email has been received from outside of DOI - Use caution before clicking on links, opening attachments, or responding. You have had an ID done and are certain they are booklice and not springtails? Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> ________________________________ From: 'Bastian, Marna' via MuseumPests <pestlist@googlegroups.com> Sent: Friday, May 31, 2024 6:08:51 PM To: pestlist@googlegroups.com <pestlist@googlegroups.com> Subject: [PestList] Booklice Control [CAUTION: This message originated from outside the Foundation. Do not click links, open attachments or take action unless you know the contents are safe] Hi, We are seeing booklice in traps in our collections storage area in one of my parks. The humidity is in a good or even at times a lower range. I know cleanliness and humidity control is a good defense against them. Is there anything else we should be doing? Thank you! Marna Bastian (she/her) Museum Registrar Sitka National Historical Park Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve 907-747-0142 103 Monestery Street Sitka, AK 99835 marna_bast...@nps.gov -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MuseumPests" group. 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