[PestList] Rodent proof traps

Hi all, In our last quarterly IPM checks, we realised we had a mouse problem in one of our galleries. As a preventive measure and to avoid accidentally getting mice caught in card sticky blunder traps, we switched to using rodent/bat proof traps. These are black plastic, hinged with a lid, which

AW: [PestList] Re: Insect ID

I also would assum: „Leptoglossus occidentalis“ best regards V o l k e rH i n g s t Diplom-Restaurator Volker Hingst IPM-Koordinator --- LVR - Archivberatungs- und Fortbildungszentrum Technisches Zentrum / Papierrestaurierung Ehrenfriedstr.19 50259 Pulhe

RE: [PestList] Re: Insect ID

Yes, this insect has (at least) two common names; leaf-footed bug and western conifer seed bug. Dan Wixted Extension Support Specialist Cornell Cooperative Extension Pesticide Safety Education Program 135 CALS Surge Facility 525 Tower Road Ithaca, NY 14853 psep.cce.cornell.edu

[PestList] IPM across departments

Hello all, Our museum staff has an understanding of IPM but the rest of the staff in the complex and guests are not always held to that standard. I recently took on responsibility for IPM at my institution and was asked for recommendations to reduce the pests. I plan to include collaboration wi

Re: [PestList] IPM across departments

Hi Josie, This is one of my favorite topics! There are so many approaches, and a lot can depend on the existing dynamics within your institution. Who is actually going to be the one to facilitate change: those in leadership roles or those doing the day-to-day work? Here are some general suggestion

Re: [PestList] IPM across departments

Josie - I’ll second Sarah’s points. It can be a great team building experience. After cajoling and gentle reminders, we finally landed on producing a video, and we gathered staff volunteers from outside the art division. They had fun and it seemed to help encourage good behavior. The link t

[PestList] Maximum life span of Varied Carpet Beetle

Just checking on the maximum life span of a varied carpet beetle, from egg to death of the adult. The imp.ucanr.edu/pmg site says 10-20 days for eggs to hatch, 220-630 days for the larval stage, 10-13 days for pupation, 2-6 weeks for the adult. The museumpests.net site says " Eggs hatch in 10-2

[PestList] Re: IPM across departments

Hi Josie, We had a similar challenge (academic library/ Special Collections), with me being the first in a preservation-focused position. Changing the culture is a slow process, but it can be done! I warmly recommend Abbie Kundishora's approach as presented in this poster: https://museumpests.

Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: [PestList] IPM across departments

It was a real challenge for us when we started an active IPM program with a lot of "old timers" on our staff. For the most part, they have all come around and are now part of the solution of breaking bad habits and establishing a robust program to care for our collections. Sarah's points are a

[PestList] Re: IPM across departments

Josie-- Agreeing with everyone here, but want to emphasize working with your Operations department. Although your IPM program is new, you may have a pre-existing PM program to address the building exterior, public and office spaces, and any kitchen areas. Ask what they're doing, let them know ho