Hi Leslie, Would it be possible to control and monitor the spaces with own staff, but to use external services in case any further treatments (infestations) were needed?
Many times, Conservators or other staff members are the ones checking the traps etc. On the other hand, as some wise colleagues of mine just lately had pondered, pest issues should not be only Conservators response, or monitoring done only in storage rooms, but whole property should be counted in, and the issues handled together and preferably run by someone responsible for the property. Hope this helps. Riikka Lastikka Conservator Åbo Akademi University Library Turku Finland From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Leslie Ochoa Sent: onsdag 16 september 2026 00:11 To: [email protected] Subject: [PestList] Internal v External Pest Control/Treatment Hello all, Our Director of Facilities is wanting to explore bringing our monthly pest control treatment in house. We currently use a third party for regular monitoring and treatment throughout our public and back of house spaces, including our collections storage spaces. He wants to cancel that contract and have his team handle the regular pest control treatment. My initial reaction was sure if the right certifications and training are secured. But now I’m concerned about response and expertise for any issues including infestation. What other questions, concerns or arguments am I missing? Any other private institutions (we are not s city nor a state museum nor are we associated with an university) that do their own pest control? I welcome all insight or thoughts you may have! Thanks, Leslie Leslie M. Ochoa Vice President of Collections p. 210.357.1877 c. 210.218.6120 WitteMuseum.org 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209 AAM Accredited | A Smithsonian Affiliate [cid:[email protected]] -- This PestList and the MuseumPests.com web site are made possible due to the talent, intelligence, devotion and donations of hundreds of volunteers. Your donation to help this resource continue would be greatly appreciated. Please consider a donation donating at https://givebutter.com/MuseumPests To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> --- 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 [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/pestlist/DM3PPF298FDCF6DEE04E0EDEFA95C2E2641B3BA2%40DM3PPF298FDCF6D.namprd18.prod.outlook.com<https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/pestlist/DM3PPF298FDCF6DEE04E0EDEFA95C2E2641B3BA2%40DM3PPF298FDCF6D.namprd18.prod.outlook.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer>. -- This PestList and the MuseumPests.com web site are made possible due to the talent, intelligence, devotion and donations of hundreds of volunteers. Your donation to help this resource continue would be greatly appreciated. Please consider a donation donating at https://givebutter.com/MuseumPests To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] --- 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 [email protected]. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/pestlist/8d9adcd9927a41ba9ba63987987357a4%40abo.fi.
