[PestList] Odd beetle infestation

Hi all, I've come to the conclusion that the House museum I am responsible for has an Odd beetle infestation. I was wondering what are the options for getting rid of the pests. We already monitor the environmental and do housekeeping. But it has not helped. I am starting to look into having

RE: [PestList] Re: Insect ID

Thank you everyone for your help. Best, Emily Emily Carnwath (she/her) Registrar and Preparator [signature_1074445769] 406 Federal Street, Dover, DE 19901 Direct Line: 302.760.5294 Main Number: 302.674.2111 www.thebiggsmuseum.org From: pestlist@googlegroups.com

[PestList] Re: Rodent proof traps

I'm in a zoo setting so I don't often weigh in on this forum, but when I'm monitoring for insects (mostly cockroaches) I use a "tin cat" type multi-catch live mouse trap with a glueboard in it, and some tape over the mouse holes. The sides of the trap are perforated with many small holes that i

Re: [PestList] Floorboard gaps

Hannah - Look at the photo of the credit card placed in the groove of the StopGap.  Won't this groove also collect hair, a favorite food of carpet beetle larvae? Perhaps a more permanent seal could be obtained with a clear caulking compound in the cracks. Have you investigated carpet beetle trap

[PestList] Floorboard gaps

Hi All, We have had persistent carpet beetle activity in one of our temporary exhibition galleries, which were brought in a number of years ago with a loan and have unfortunately settled in. The gallery doesn't have any permanent collection and gets changed over 2-3 times a year, so the pests m