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International Journal of Advanced Research in Biological Sciences
Management of pests risks in museums: A review
2019 •
Dr. Fatma Faheem
Pests in a Museum, Library or Archive environment can lead serious damage to highly precious and irreplaceable materials. India is one of the leading countries which possess the largest number of natural history collections. As we all know that the organic materials get easily susceptible to deterioration by biodeteriogens like insects, fungi, algae and rodents etc whereas the composition of natural history collections are organic in nature as well. To include the pests and integrated pest management in the bigger framework of risk management, we need to be able to assess the risk of pests to collections. Risk assessment begins with developing a 'risk scenario' that describes what is expected to happen. It describes how a threat comes from a particular source, how it follows a pathway from the source to particular objects, how it affects the objects and what the effect will be in terms of loss of value. This paper introduces the insect scenario scheme, a tool that sketches possible scenarios for insect pests in collections. Furthermore, this paper also aims to focus the next step, regarding the negative effects of some synthetic chemicals on staff, objects and environment. Nowadays there is an increasing pressure to move away from persistent and toxic pesticides to some natural and indigenous method of pest control. Therefore, it is an utmost need for integrating the traditional and natural methods of pest control in the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) of museums.
Portuguese Archives and Libraries: a Century of Preservation and Conservation Practices for the Control of Biodeterioration
2021 •
Maria Casanova
PTDC/EPH−PAT/0224/2014 UID/ QUI/50006/2019 POCI−01−0145−FEDER−007265 CEECIND/02598/2017Biodeterioration has been a central subject for libraries and archives. Throughout the ages, different preventive and curative conservation measures were adopted to manage biodeterioration in Portuguese institutions, but the problem persists. A historic review of different methodologies used to prevent biodeterioration in the Portuguese context is presented and compared to international trends. It focuses on theories and practices of paper conservation on par with their evolution and a comparison between the art collectors’ world and Libraries and Archives is also made. Biodeterioration management has always been a major concern, namely amid librarians and archivists, among the first ones to endorse the implementation of preservation policies. Although preservation awareness has a relatively long history, it is vital to encourage a better understanding of it at the decision-making level. In fact, ...
Thermal methods of pest eradication: Their effect on museum objects
2005 •
Gali Beiner, Ticca M A Ogilvie
With the decision of the 1997 Montreal Amendment to the Montreal Protocol to phase out the use of methyl bromide in developed countries by 2005, interest has been renewed in reappraising thermal methods for eradicating museum pests. Though a quantity of literature exists which investigates the effects of heat and cold on insect mortality, very little research has been published
Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR)
Integrated Pest Management in Museums: What, Why and How
2024 •
Adib Rizvi
This research delves deeply into the implementation of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) within museum settings, emphasizing its crucial role in safeguarding cultural heritage. This research highlights the various factors that contribute to pest infestations, spanning from environmental factors to subpar cleaning practices, and outlines the key elements and principles of IPM, emphasizing the significance of a comprehensive approach that incorporates monitoring, risk assessment, prevention, and intervention. This also stresses the importance of collaboration, constant monitoring, and strategic planning as vital components for successful pest management in museums. Aimed at museum professionals and conservators, this research paper advocates for a sustainable and efficient approach to pest management, ensuring the enduring protection of our cultural heritage.
Insects
Insect Pests and Integrated Pest Management in Museums, Libraries and Historic Buildings
2015 •
Guadalupe Pinar
Studies in Conservation
Investigation of Effects of Fumigants on Proteinaceous Components of Museum Objects (Muscle, Animal Glue and Silk) in Comparison with Other Non-chemical Pest Eradicating Measures
2011 •
Tom Strang
Querner, P., Pinniger, D., and A. Hammer. Proceedings of the International Conference on IPM in Museums, Archives and Historic Houses, Vienna, Austria, 5-7 June 2013
Assessing and managing pest risks in collections
Agnes W Brokerhof
To include pests and integrated pest management in the bigger framework of risk management, we need to be able to assess the risk of pests to collections. Risk assessment begins with developing a ‘risk scenario’ that describes what is expected to happen. It describes how a threat comes from a particular source, how it follows a pathway from the source to particular objects, how it affects the objects and what the effect will be in terms of loss of value. The risk is the probability that damage will occur, usually expressed as chance times effect or probability times impact (R = P x I). To determine the magnitude of a specific insect risk we need to estimate the probability of insect attack and the severity of the impact of such an attack to the collection. How often do we expect insect attack and how bad will that be for our collection? Despite the large number of publications on insect species, their distribution, development and behaviour, treatment methods and integrated pest management, there is hardly any data on the probability of insects entering the building, the effectiveness of protective measures, the number of objects that will be damaged and how badly so. Strang and Kigawa have described the relationship between levels of control and damage to materials and thus setting the first step towards risk management. This paper aims to provide the next step. It introduces the insect ‘scenario scheme’, a tool that sketches possible scenarios for insect pests in collections. The scheme shows how insects come from various sources, follow various pathways to the objects, and affect these. The scheme helps identify how insects enter the building, analyse which route they take to the collection, which protective measures they meet on their way, and predict the most likely effects. It also helps in identify mitigation options and assess their effectiveness. Collected data on pest incidents allow for semi-quantitative estimates of a number of insect risk scenarios. Once assessed the pest risks can be evaluated and compared with the risks of other agents of deterioration thus allowing setting priorities for their mitigation within the larger framework of collection care planning.
Unfavorable Microclimate Conditions in Exhibition Rooms: Early Detection, Risk Identification, and Preventive Conservation Measures
2016 •
Dario Camuffo
This paper discusses the variability in space and time of microclimate in exhibition rooms and the related impact on collections composed of organic materials. The main deterioration mechanisms and risk assessment tools are highlighted. The historic climate, recommended by the EU standard EN 15757:2010 to avoid mechanical damage for the conservation of organic hygroscopic materials is elucidated. The limits of tolerable temperature (T) and relative humidity (RH) variability on the long (seasonal) and short time-scale (fluctuations) are also presented. The uneven distribution of heat in a room, especially in the corners or behind furniture, creates a habitat favorable to mold infestation. Special temperature T and RH diagrams, produced under the EU funded “Climate for Culture” project, are useful to assess risk for infestation by insects and molds, as well as the risk of damage (deformation, cracking, or blistering) for wooden objects or polychromy. A discussion concerns the possibil...
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Review of biocides used as prevention and intervention measures for historic artefacts, with special regard to herbaria collections
2019 •
Magdalena Grenda-Kurmanow
This paper is a review of biocides used in historical herbaria collections, but also present in many other types of artefacts. Herbaria with desiccated plants, composed of organic material combined with other organics such as glues, pastes and other cellulose-based and proteinaceous materials are particularly vulnerable to pest infestations. Several chemical compounds have been used either to prevent infestation or to fight an existing pest attack. Most of them are now phased out or restricted in use and production. Biocides pose numerous threats both to artefacts and people working in the heritage sector, such as con-servators. This review provides a comprehensive list of biocides used in her-baria with references, chemical identification and material characterisation, in particular with regard to the deterioration processes induced in artefacts. The review is a part of the project "Heritage preservation and ethnobotany. Analysis of the influence of conservation treatment on genetic material of historic herbaria" (project no.
Journal of Tropical Biodiversity and Biotechnology
Pest Management in Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia Natural History Repository
Arney Sapaat
Under the Malaysian Universities Act 1971, Higher Learning Institutions are encouraged to set up museums that could support teaching and learning at the institution. With that provision, the Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) Natural History Repository was formed in 2014, to support the newly developed BSc Program called Biodiversity and Conservation. Under the Faculty of Applied Science and Technology, Centre of Research - Sustainable Uses of Natural Resources (CoR-SUNR), develops and organizes the repository. Currently the repository is sited at a shoplot building in Parit Raja Campus that had been modified as part of campus expansion plan. The process of converting this shoplot building into functional gallery/storage space introduced a new challenge in pest management. The goals were to ensure whatever pests already present are eradicated, determine ways to seal out future pests, stabilize the condition to decrease pest infestation, and establish a monitoring program. Ba...
