Dear Leslie, t goes without saying that when you handle—meaning touch, move, reposition, et similia—objects of great artistic, historical, or social value (often transcending mere economic worth), you assume a significant responsibility. You are responsible for safeguarding the object itself and preserving its current value—particularly its artistic, historical, and social significance—but above all, its even more critical future value. My decades of experience tell me that the Logistics Sector—heavily driven by the economic targets set by the organization—unfortunately fails to give sufficient weight to those other values, which far surpass purely economic considerations. This is a major, indeed almost universal, problem. I would add that the nature of daily operations often leads the Logistics team to believe they can handle anything; they fail to grasp the distinction between, say, a standard rodent control treatment for building basements and the specialized treatment required for cultural heritage assets. The latter demands broad-based knowledge and extensive, specific experience. In your case, I suggest it would be vital for the organization to have an IPM (Integrated Pest Management) Manual and Protocols in place. This document should outline the processes, methodologies, responsibilities, and roles involved in the conservation and protection of the organization’s cultural heritage assets and collections. Sergio Piras
Ing. Sergio Piras President RGI BIOSTERIL TECH Ltd Italy [email protected] rgipm.com Il giorno mar 15 set 2026 alle ore 23:11 Leslie Ochoa < [email protected]> ha scritto: > 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 <(210)%20357-1877> *c. *210.218.6120 <(210)%20218-6120> > > WitteMuseum.org > > 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209 > <https://www.google.com/maps/search/3801+Broadway,+San+Antonio,+TX+78209?entry=gmail&source=g> > > AAM Accredited | A Smithsonian Affiliate > > > > -- > 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/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/CANCYTRN%3DjAvaVSo_AZ-Kir7CA2XXynizA5O7_AO5XCheEg3FVw%40mail.gmail.com.
