RE: [pestlist] FW: Bug

2017-12-29 Thread Lisa Bruno 

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This is great thank you.

Ironically – it was located on a wall – on the 6th floor of our old, pre-war 
building.  We are working on an internal PSA for staff – to increase buy in – 
and the image of an insect crawling on a wall next to a photograph – is helpful 
– sadly.



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This particular species is Porcellionides pruinosus, a woodlouse that is 
normally associated with manure heaps or compost heaps, but is occasionally 
found under stones, etc.
A check on the grounds around the building may indicate its origin.


Dr A.G.Irwin
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Norfolk NR2 3PH
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As others have concluded, this is an isopod. Most likely, it wandered in 
beneath a door, through a non-sealed utility penetration, or was a stowaway on 
a box or within potted plants brought into the facility. With few exceptions, 
isopods are inconsequential. They'll perish from desiccation in a matter of 
days or so, unless they're in a basement or other site where it is particularly 
humid, or where there's a ready source of water.



These do feast upon organic matter. One isopod won't likely cause damage to 
artifacts within a museum. Damage can, indeed, become a concern if you 
regularly find these in museum exhibit or storage areas. Such observations 
should stimulate efforts to limit their entrance and survival. Check exterior 
doors to ensure that the door bottoms seal well. If you can see light beneath 
the door, then the door isn't secure against pests. Then, check ground level 
windows and utility penetrations. Sealing up any openings will be a 
sustainable, environmentally appropriate and fiscally prudent strategy.



-Rich


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Dear Lisa

Looks like an isopod (not an expert, but possibly a rolypoly/woodlouse). Not a 
threat to collections. Unless someone has been moving rotting wood or leaf 
litter through the museum,  it probably came from outside on somone’s shoes.

Best

JP

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RE: [pestlist] FW: Bug

2017-12-29 Thread Lisa Bruno 

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THANKS!

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Dear Lisa

Looks like an isopod (not an expert, but possibly a rolypoly/woodlouse). Not a 
threat to collections. Unless someone has been moving rotting wood or leaf 
litter through the museum,  it probably came from outside on somone’s shoes.

Best

JP

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This was found on a wall in a gallery.  Does anyone have thoughts on its ID?  
Not something we've seen before.

Thanks in advance.

Lisa Bruno
Carol Lee Shen Chief Conservator
Brooklyn Museum
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RE: [pestlist] ? about cockroaches

2016-10-04 Thread Lisa Bruno 
Gross and awesome. Thank you.

From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net [mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net] On 
Behalf Of Hilary Kaplan
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Subject: Re: [pestlist] ? about cockroaches

We had a similar problem American roach problem in the Georgia Archives 
conservation lab when it was in downtown Atlanta. many moons ago. I placed 
sticky traps around the central drain on Friday to confirm the drain theory 
source. The accumulation of American Roaches (attempting to devour one another) 
on the traps Monday morning was sufficient evidence for me. Following a 
suggestion from an environmental building consultant colleague, I poured 
mineral oil down the drain, acquired some mesh, unscrewed the lid, placed mesh 
just under the drain lid to prevent access from large critters, secured the lid 
back on. No more American roaches. This was quick, cheap, and effective.

Best,
Hilary

On Tue, Oct 4, 2016 at 11:24 AM, Lisa Bruno 
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This list is the best! I'll let you know what our engineers say.  Thank you.

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Are there sewer pits in the building?  They can come in on the underside of a 
pallet and settle in sewer pits quite easily as well.


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Subject: [pestlist] ? about cockroaches

Dear List –

My head of security has come to us with an issue.  Apparently, they are being 
overrun with giant cockroaches (water bugs) in the basement and apparently it 
is starting to creep up to the first floor.  There is no construction going on, 
and the café kitchen has apparently never been cleaner.  Thoughts as to what a 
sudden influx of these pests might be indicating?  Thanks in advance.

Lisa Bruno
Carol Lee Shen Chief Conservator



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Re: [pestlist] ? about cockroaches

2016-10-04 Thread Lisa Bruno 
This list is the best! I'll let you know what our engineers say.  Thank you.

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Are there sewer pits in the building?  They can come in on the underside of a 
pallet and settle in sewer pits quite easily as well.


Joel Voron   Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

  Conservation Dept.

 Integrated Pest Management

  Office 757-220-7080

Cell 757-634-1175

  E-Mail jvo...@cwf.org<mailto:jvo...@cwf.org>







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Subject: [pestlist] ? about cockroaches

Dear List –

My head of security has come to us with an issue.  Apparently, they are being 
overrun with giant cockroaches (water bugs) in the basement and apparently it 
is starting to creep up to the first floor.  There is no construction going on, 
and the café kitchen has apparently never been cleaner.  Thoughts as to what a 
sudden influx of these pests might be indicating?  Thanks in advance.

Lisa Bruno
Carol Lee Shen Chief Conservator

[pestlist] ? about cockroaches

2016-10-04 Thread Lisa Bruno 
Dear List -

My head of security has come to us with an issue.  Apparently, they are being 
overrun with giant cockroaches (water bugs) in the basement and apparently it 
is starting to creep up to the first floor.  There is no construction going on, 
and the café kitchen has apparently never been cleaner.  Thoughts as to what a 
sudden influx of these pests might be indicating?  Thanks in advance.

Lisa Bruno
Carol Lee Shen Chief Conservator

Re: [pestlist] [pestlist] Digest Mode

2011-04-13 Thread Lisa Bruno 
I'm convinced. I change my mind to daily. 

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> Daily for me as well, please.
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> On Wed, Apr 13, 2011 at 10:13 AM, Fryer, Luke  wrote:
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> Luke Fryer
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> Aide - Historic Interiors & Collections Care
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> Department of Conservation
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> On Behalf Of Jones, Robert (Ryan)
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> Daily for me as well.
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> I also agree that daily would be best.  Not only for time sensitive material, 
> but I’m more likely to have the time to go through smaller batches than 
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> Thanks,
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> Daily would be best for me, I agree that many posts are time-sensitive, and 
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Re: [pestlist] Digets Mode

2011-04-13 Thread Lisa Bruno 
Weekly works for me as well. Thanks.

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> Weekly would be great.
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RE: [pestlist] Bug identification

2010-10-13 Thread Lisa Bruno 
I love this list!
 
Lisa Bruno
Objects Conservator
Brooklyn Museum



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Subject: RE: [pestlist] Bug identification



Kim,

 

It looks like a False Bombardier.

 

Pests

Genus, Species

Common Name

Notes

Galerita bicolor

BEETLE, False Bombardier (ANT-LIKE)

Predatory.This common ground beetle is one of the more colorful species
in a large family of mostly black beetles. Bicolor and the very similar
G. janus F. are often found under trash, loose bark on logs, and other
cover. As was the case with this specimen, they occasionally enter homes
but cause no damage. Galerita spp. occur throughout North Carolina and
are found in most eastern states. Like most other ground beetles, they
can secrete a foul-smelling repellent when attacked that causes brief
but intense pain if it gets into an open wound (personal experience of
the clinic entomologist). Except for a handful of phytophagous
(plant-eating) species, most ground beetles are predaceous and
considered beneficial.
http://www.whatsthatbug.com/unnecessary_carnage.html

 

 

Thanks,

 

Susie

 

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Laboratory Coordinator

Antonio J. Waring, Jr. Archaeological Laboratory 

University of West Georgia 

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Subject: [pestlist] Bug identification

 

Hello all:

I have attached a picture of a bug I found in my historic house museum
today.  I would like help identifying it.  I've looked at several sites
and the bug doesn't seem to be one of the worst offenders, but I wanted
to make sure I wasn't overlooking something I should be worried about.
The bug is almost 1.5 inches long (3.5 cm) and the widest part of its
body is about 0.25 inches wide (0.7cm).  Thanks a lot for your help.

Sincerely,

Kim Adkins Schmidtmann

 




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RE: [pestlist] Silverfish in library collection space

2009-04-21 Thread Lisa Bruno 
Tom - Why do you not recommend the silica gel such as Drione out in the
open?  Lisa



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Subject: Re: [pestlist] Silverfish in library collection space


Jack -

Silverfish in a large collection storage area often live in the cracks
of the expansion joints around the perimeter of the concrete slabs and
where columns meet the slab.  They also congregate on the underside of
pallets.  The best solution is to caulk the expansion joints.  I know
this means a lot of work for staff to move items away from the
perimeter, but in the long run, it's a permanent solution.

If you use flat, cardboard glueboards for monitoring, they will often
congregate under the glueboard.  I often find silverfish eating the
printing off the undersides of glueboards.  Here's a trick:  place a
penny in the glue on each corner and one in the center; then turn the
glueboard upside-down.  You'll be surprised how well this works to trap
silverfish, psocids, and springtails.  That is, as long as no one steps
on it.

I would not recommend the use of silica gel, such as Drione, out in the
open.  It should be used in voids under cabinetry ranges, in electrical
boxes, and in pipe chases.  If you want to use a residual spray, use an
encapsulated formulation.  These types of formulations are
insecticidally active for at least 3 months.  Any number are registered
for use against silverfish.  If you use an emulsifiable concentrate, it
will be sucked into the concrete and not be available for the insect to
contact it.

Thomas A. Parker, PhD
President, Entomologist
Pest Control Services, Inc.
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Kennett Square, PA 19348
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Sent: Mon, 20 Apr 2009 1:15 pm
Subject: [pestlist] Silverfish in library collection space


I have a client with sporadic sightings of silverfish (primarily on
monitors) throughout the area where the collection is stored.  The area
is on the second floor of the building and is maintained at 49-70
degrees.  I've asked them to step up their monitoring program but was
wondering if or how any pes ticidal applications might be beneficial?
We're discussing use of aerosolized silica dust but are open to other
thoughts.  The storage area is quite large and access to the perimeter
is limited for the most part by the collection itself.
Any thoughts?
 
Jack Wiler
Accounts Manager
Acme Exterminating Corp.
365 W. 36 St.
New York, NY 10018
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