[PestList] RE: fumigation using phosphine

2024-07-11 Thread 'Haff, Tonya (NCMI, Crace)' via MuseumPests
Hi Heather, We have used phosphine frequently (prophylactically) over the past ~50 years (we have never had any capability for low temperature treatment, though we will soon). We have not noticed any ill effects on our specimens, and DNA has been successfully extracted from toepads, feathers, e

[PestList] fumigation using phosphine

2024-07-11 Thread 'Doyle, Heather' via MuseumPests
Hi Everyone, I would like some advice on treating a Bison and Eagle taxidermy mount. The eagle and bison will be going into an exhibit next year. I have a standing Bison mount that has been siting (covered) outside for years. I need to make sure there is no pest are on it before bringing it i

[PestList] Re: Bee ID - Advice on Mitigation

2024-07-11 Thread jefctaylor
This looks to me like the giant resin bee *Megachile sculptaris* In eastern North America they nest in old carpenter bee burrows, which are typically chewed into timbers. On Thursday 11 July 2024 at 15:38:07 UTC-4 ktotten wrote: > I work at a historic house and recently we have seen several bees