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Hazra -
The first step is to determine if the damage has been caused by drywood or
subterranean termites. If it is caused by subterranean termites, then just
bagging the items will fairly quickly kill whatever worker termites remain in
the object. If it's drywood termites then bagging and freezing would be the
easiest remedy.
Tom Parker
www.termitesonly.com
610-348-9890 Cell
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From: Hazra Medica <hazra.med...@ab.gov.ag>
To: Voron, Joel <jvo...@cwf.org>
Cc: pestlist <pestlist@museumpests.net>
Sent: Mon, Nov 6, 2017 10:12 am
Subject: Re: [pestlist] Suggestions re solutions for termite infestation in
the tropics
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Thank you so much for that note, Joel. Admittedly, my main goal right now is
attempting to ensure that we're left with something to preserve until I get the
"go ahead" to have the items removed and the suitable expert brought in to
safeguard this very valuable collection.
Hazra C. Medica
Advisor/Consultant on Cultural Matters
Ministry of Trade, Industry, Commerce & Consumer Affairs
Ministry of Sports, Culture & National Festivals
St. John's, Antigua W.I.
From: Voron, Joel <jvo...@cwf.org>
Sent: Monday, 06 November 2017 10:20:56
To: Hazra Medica
Cc: pestlist@museumpests.net
Subject: Re: [pestlist] Suggestions re solutions for termite infestation in the
tropics
Key note ..... wooden items would need to have a moisture content less than 19%
in order for bag/isolation to be faster and a total guaranteed success
depending of the extent and species of the termites. In case other are thinking
this may work for all situations. JTV
Joel Voron Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Conservation Dept.
Integrated Pest Management
Office 757-220-7080
Cell 757-634-1175
E-Mail jvo...@cwf.org
On Nov 6, 2017, at 9:06 AM, Hazra Medica <hazra.med...@ab.gov.ag> wrote:
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Hello,
Kindly permit me to intervene into this space to ask for safe, efficient, and
cost-effective solutions for remedying severe termite infestations of artefacts
and documentary heritage that are slated to become part of a special museum
collection. We have inherited a collection of artefacts and documents, many of
which show clear signs of termite infestation or damage from said infestation
and which are currently still being housed in a building suffering severe
disrepair. In an effort to curtail the spread of the infestation whilst the
pieces are still in their unsuitable environment, I have taken to bagging
(wrapping the wooden sculptures in plastic bags and sealing them with tape. I
have also isolated documents in bags. Removal from the premises is understood
as a necessary step to ensure the rehabilitation of these items. Also,
freezing has been suggested as well as anoxia. Any advice you give will be
greatly appreciated as this is very new territory for us.
Best regards
Hazra C. Medica
Advisor/Consultant on Cultural Matters
Ministry of Trade, Industry, Commerce & Consumer Affairs
Ministry of Sports, Culture & National Festivals
St. John's, Antigua W.I.
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