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Hello everyone, A curator is considering bringing in an archival collection consisting of paper and media materials that was treated for a bed bug infestation with diatomaceous earth 10+ years ago. We don't have much information on how the treatment was implemented. The problems with diatomaceous earth residue on collections materials aside, is it an effective means of treatment? Information on how long bed bugs and their eggs can remain dormant and how to best assess the efficacy of the remediation would also be greatly appreciated. Many thanks, Jessica -- Jessica Pace Preventive Conservator Barbara Goldsmith Preservation and Conservation Department NYU Libraries 70 Washington Square South New York, NY 10012 (212) 998-2518 ------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe from this list send an email to imail...@museumpests.net and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email l...@zaks.com
