Re: [PestList] Caracara

I have to agree with Gretchen on this…sounds like dermestid damage to me as well. Everything will look fine until it’s disturbed and then you realize it’s been shored off at the skin level. JTV Get Outlook for iOS From: pestlist@googlegroup

RE: [EXT][PestList] IPM Consulting in Connecticut or Surrounding Area?

Hi Wendi, I am not a consultant but, I would be happy to help you the best I can. I am taking care of IPM at the Canadian Museum of nature. Have a nice day! Mariève Mariève Perron Technicienne en conservation/Conservation Technician Musée Canadien de la nature/Canadian Museum of nature 819-923-

Re: [EXT][PestList] IPM Consulting in Connecticut or Surrounding Area?

Hi Wendi, If you are interested, I teach IPM planning through [MuseumStudylogo300-1920w.jpg] Museum Study online professional development - Home museumstudy.com Gretchen Anderson Conservator Carnegie Museum on

Re: [PestList] Caracara

Be sure to check everything around the mount, too. Freeze what you can, vacuum what can't be frozen, and freeze or throw away the vacuum bag immediately. Good luck! Rebecca -- *Rebecca Newberry* *Pronouns: she/her/hers* *Director of Collections Stewardship* e: rnewbe...@

[PestList] Re: Mystery fly/bee in our galleries

Marcelo, The images creature is a sweat bee, likely a member of the family Halictidae. They may have entered via an open door or window, or in the soil of potted plants. What to do? Smile. They pose no risk to people, the building, or the contents. They're not museum pests. There's no need to d

[PestList] Re: Mystery fly/bee in our galleries

Looks like a type of sweat be or horse fly. Occasional invader pest. A local extension agent would probably know immediately. JTV Joel Voron Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Conservation Dept. Integrated Pest Management Specialist Office 757-220-7080 Cell 757-634-1175

[PestList] Re: Mystery fly/bee in our galleries

Thank you very much for your help! That is a relief for us all. Thank you again! Best, Marcelo From: pestlist@googlegroups.com on behalf of Pollack, Richard J Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2023 10:43 AM To: pestlist@googlegroups.com Cc: Celina Michel Subject

[PestList] Re: Mystery fly/bee in our galleries

Halictid bee and looks like a species of Agapostemon. Louis N. Sorkin, B.C.E. (Retired) Entomologist, Arachnologist, Myriapodologist Forensic Entomology Studies Insect Cuisine & Entomophagy Research [cid:e6d471a5-3d8f-4cf6-acff-0e7ef6b36fcf] Visiting Scientist | Division of Invertebrate Zoo

RE: [EXT][PestList] IPM Consulting in Connecticut or Surrounding Area?

Thanks to you all for your responses – I am so appreciative of all the suggestions. We have many options to sift through now, and some of you may be hearing from me as we figure out our next steps. Thanks for all you do to make this listserv such a valuable resource! Best, Wendi Hello all,

Re: [PestList] Beetle id

Hello Angela, Do you have any images of damage associated with your findings? At first glance it looks a bit like a Hide beetle to me. But I will wait to hear from some others. I hope you are well! Best wishes, Maggie On Wed, Sep 6, 2023, 2:50 PM Duckwall, Angela, DCA < angela.duckw...@dca.nm