RE: [PestList] Ageless types

Hi folks Further to Rehan one of the pieces of research I undertook in a previous job was testing Escal and Marvelseal and they heat seal together very well You are able to make a saving by making a bag using a base of Marvelseal (effectively underneath the object) and then an Escal top so you ca

RE: [PestList] Ageless types

Hello Folks Under the biocides directive, my understanding is that ageless still applies and cannot be used for pest control. This of course may be different in other countries but applies here in the United Kingdom Regards Adie Doyle IPM manager British Museum London From: pestlist@googlegroup

RE: [PestList] German Cockroach

:richard_poll...@harvard.edu> linkedin.com/in/richard-pollack-6818997<https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-pollack-6818997> From: 'Adrian Doyle' via MuseumPests mailto:pestlist@googlegroups.com>> Reply-To: "pestlist@googlegroups.com<mailto:pestlist@googlegroups.

[PestList] German Cockroach

Hello folks we have found German cockroach nymphs in a new build/refurbishment project where we have not found any before. Has anyone else come across them as we suspect they have either come in with the materials or made their way up through the sewers? we rarely find them at the BM Estate, L

[PestList] British Museum IPM Manager Vacancy

Hello folks My job has been advertised in ICON as I will be retiring after 42 years. please feel free to pass this over to any other listing and I wish you well if applying regards Adie https://www.icon.org.uk/resources/jobs/integrated-pest-management-manager.html Adrian M Doyle is cu

RE: [PestList] clothes moth pheromones

Morning from the UK At the British Museum we also use those from Kilgerm and have also experimented with these pads and they work well, so I would recommend these if they are available In particular, the holders are flat and easier to hide on top of showcases and in cracks and the ‘non-pyramid

RE: [PestList] Oddy Tested double sided adhesive tape

e:  A horrible suggestion. Have you ever tried to remove double-sided sticky tape from a surface: Impossible! Tom Parker -Original Message----- From: 'Adrian Doyle' via MuseumPests mailto:pestlist@googlegroups.com>> To: pestlist@googlegroups.com<mailto:pestlist@google

[PestList] Oddy Tested double sided adhesive tape

Dear folks At the Pest Odyssey meeting we discussed using double sided tape as a cheap and easy way of disrupting insects and also catching them These tapes passed the oddy test so potentially you could use it in a showcase and collections areas Hope this is useful Regards adie TESA ADHESIVE TAP

[PestList] RE: IPM Introduction Courses

Hi folks We did this when I worked at the Museum of London several years ago, and you might want to have a look Introduction to Museum Pests - Welcome to the e-learning tool (museumoflondon.org.uk)

RE: [PestList] We're wondering: Do you still want to get emails from us?

Yes please Adie Doyle From: 'Lindsey Gibson' via MuseumPests Sent: 21 April 2021 08:58 To: pestlist@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [PestList] We're wondering: Do you still want to get emails from us? Yes please From: pestlist@googlegroups.com mailto:pestlist@g

[PestList] Re: Benefits of Freezers for Pest Treatments which operate at around -30C or -40C.

Dear all we have a stand alone computer controlled walk in freeze which is -35c and doubles up as a controlled humidity heating chamber is this is something you would like details of the Sofware has been programmed with t4 pre programme settings and there are bespoke settings for testing etc Ad

Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: [PestList] foxes and sound emitters

uce, Museum Registrar Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and Museum 5000 Discovery Drive The Dalles, Oregon 97058 collecti...@gorgediscovery.org<mailto:collecti...@gorgediscovery.org> 541-296-8600 ext. 242 www.gorgediscovery.org<http://www.gorgediscovery.org/> From: 'A

RE: [EXTERNAL] Re: [PestList] foxes and sound emitters

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Re: [PestList] foxes and sound emitters

f.org<mailto:jvo...@cwf.org> [X] On Feb 8, 2021, at 6:57 AM, 'Adrian Doyle' via MuseumPests wrote:  [CAUTION: This message originated from outside the Foundation. Do not click links, open attachments or take action unless you know the contents are safe] Hi folks t

[PestList] Re: heat treatment

Dear Mariateresa I have been involved with an extensive review of treatment proposals including low oxygen, freezing and controlled heat treatment and we have considered our options for our new facility outside of london. One of the things we have decided is to not install large freezers or t

[PestList] foxes and sound emitters

Hi folks the foxes have started digging up into our lovely lawns in the front of the British Museum. We know where they live and have been working with the private residences to deal with this. Has anyone had any success with sound emitters or water squirt jets? regards Adie Adrian M Doyle i

Re: [PestList] Re: Thawing times after freezing

Dear Pesty People thank you for all your comments Ive forwarded them onto the conservation department It certainly seems that we could reduce the thaw time many thanks - this forum is really useful isnt it? Adie From: pestlist@googlegroups.com on behalf of Loes Kn

RE: [PestList] Thawing times after freezing

20C, which is the “kill point”. We do the best we can! Helen From: 'Adrian Doyle' via MuseumPests mailto:pestlist@googlegroups.com>> Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2021 10:57 AM To: pestlist@googlegroups.com<mailto:pestlist@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: [PestList] Thawing times

RE: [PestList] Thawing times after freezing

do the best we can! Helen From: 'Adrian Doyle' via MuseumPests mailto:pestlist@googlegroups.com>> Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2021 10:57 AM To: pestlist@googlegroups.com<mailto:pestlist@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: [PestList] Thawing times after freezing [EXTERNAL EMAIL]

RE: [PestList] Thawing times after freezing

lliamsburg Foundation Conservation Dept. Integrated Pest Management Office 757-220-7080 Cell 757-634-1175 E-Mail jvo...@cwf.org<mailto:jvo...@cwf.org> [1474552137245_IMG_0499.JPG] ____ From: 'Adrian Doyle' via Mu

Re: [PestList] Thawing times after freezing

rawer 7219 Austin, Texas 78713-7219 P: 512-232-4614 www.hrc.utexas.edu<http://www.hrc.utexas.edu/> [https://docs.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1rqiR2nrgyoj0efqQIZR-nz7WGyw16bBn&revid=0B14-z3QUvdNTT0UyTlZJMUl4dHErTWYzVWdnSnVOUE90alBFPQ]<http://hrc.utexas.edu> On Tue, Jan 19,

[PestList] Thawing times after freezing

Morning folks, we are trying to get some extra freezing done as we have lost time due to the Covid epedemic. Has anyone got any research on thaw times for freezing they are prepared to share? At the moment we have a rather long return to ambient from -35c / -30c primarily to allow the objects

[PestList] Pest Odyssey 2021 Poster Abstracts

Dear pesty people we are welcoming posters for the 2021 Pest Odyssey online conference Please see the attached document with all the details many thanks Adie Doyle Pest Odyssey Executive committee Adrian M Doyle is currently working from home but is available via e mail on ado...@britishmuseu

[PestList] Re: [PestOdysseySteeringGroup] Extension for Paper Abstracts to 31st January 2021 docs.

um, Garden & Library Direct 302.888.4752 5105 Kennett Pike Winterthur, DE 19735 winterthur.org (he/him) From: 'Adrian Doyle' via MuseumPests Sent: Thursday, January 7, 2021 10:52 AM To: pestlist@googlegroups.com Subject: [PestList] Fw: [PestOdysseySteeringGroup] Extension for

[PestList] RE: C02 bubbles for Pest Treatment

English Stephan Stephan Biebl IPM-Consultant and Expert for Museumpests Ingenieurbüro für Holzschutz 83671 Benediktbeuern Germany www.holzwurmfluesterer.de<http://www.holzwurmfluesterer.de> Von: 'Adrian Doyle' via MuseumPests mailto:pestlist@googlegroups.com>> Gesendet: Do

[PestList] C02 bubbles for Pest Treatment

Morning pesty people from another cold and soggy Britain. I wanted to share a few questions and knowledge about treatment selection for museum objects and anyone who is willing to help us would be recognised in our documents as a thank you as well as a professional acknowledgement. 1. Is an

RE: [PestList] Source for Polyethylene bags for Freezing objects

Morning from a cold soggy Britain I undertook research some time ago on polyethylene bags for freezing but most of it was un-published. However, we did note the following things to be aware of when freezing and perhaps someone can fill in the gaps as I don’t have the research any more. 1.

[PestList] RE: Pest Odyssey virtual conference

Sorry folks I meant to add the following Does anyone have experience of hosting a large scale virtual conference as we are finalising plans and anyone with experience and willingness to share it would be welcome. In particular we are working on the Pest Odyssey 2021 virtual conference and are

[PestList] virtual conference sponsorship

https://www.eventmanagerblog.com/virtual-event-sponsorship Mr Adrian (Adie) Doyle Integrated Pest Management Manager British Museum Property & Facilities Management Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG Current work pattern (subject to change) Monday - WFH Tuesday - Blythe House Store/WFH Wednes

[PestList] RE: Dinolite microscope

Hi Mike Very straightforward and good quality I’ve set it up on several windows computers You save the image and can rename it later Regards Adie Doyle British Museum From: pestlist@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Mike van der Steenhoven Sent: 25 November 2020 14:26 To: pestlist@googlegroups.com Su

[PestList] RE: unidentified intruder

for an ID. What is the size? I suspect that it is an occasional intruder. Gretchen Anderson Conservator Carnegie Museum of Natural History 5800 Baum Blvd. Pittsburgh, PA 15213 anders...@carnegiemnh.org<mailto:anders...@carnegiemnh.org> (412)665-2607 From: 'Adrian Doyle'

[PestList] RE: unidentified intruder

99.JPG] From: 'Adrian Doyle' via MuseumPests mailto:pestlist@googlegroups.com>> Sent: Friday, October 30, 2020 9:55 AM To: pestlist@googlegroups.com<mailto:pestlist@googlegroups.com> mailto:pestlist@googlegroups.com>> Subject: [PestList] RE: unid

[PestList] SMA Conference 2020 - Explore, Share, Create: The Joy of Museum Archaeology

Hi all I thought this might be interesting Regards Adie Doyle IPM Manager, British Museum Chair: Philip Wise Host: Amal Khreisheh 10 November 2:00pm - 3:30pm The Pest Partners Project: Supporting Heritage Organisations During the C-19 Lockdown and Beyond Helena Jaeschke (South West Museum Developm

[PestList] RE: C02 monitor recommendations

Hello folks We are also looking at C02 monitors and will be working with several companies for the standards and accuracy At the moment there seems to be several types on the market – those for environmental monitoring spaces such as rooms/galleries and those which are designed for scientific pu

RE: [PestList] Bird scarers

Conservation Dept. Integrated Pest Management Office 757-220-7080 Cell 757-634-1175 E-Mail jvo...@cwf.org<mailto:jvo...@cwf.org> [X] On Oct 21, 2020, at 5:25 AM, 'Adrian Doyle' via MuseumPests mailto:pestlist@googlegroups.com>> w

[PestList] Bird scarers

Hi folks Since Covid, we are having serious problems with seagulls and pigeons settling on the Great Court glass roof (see image of aerial view) and making a hell of a mess. It has been suggested that the birds see it as a 'lake' and we have never had success with things like shock systems or br

[PestList] RE: freezing a leather/wooden chest

ng.nb.ca Address/ Adresse : 5804 Route 102, Prince William, NB (N.-B.) E6K 0A5 There’s No Time Like the Present to Discover the Past Quoi de mieux que le présent pour découvrir le passé? From: 'Adrian Doyle' via MuseumPests mailto:pestlist@googlegroups.com>> Sent: Thursda

[PestList] freezing a leather/wooden chest

Hello folks We are struggling to decide whether we can risk this object in our freezer as we would prefere to use Nitrogen but with the current legislation in the UK, we cannot. The chest is a composite of leather streatched over wood with metal clasps and is in a good condition We would prep

[PestList] UK PestOdyssey Event: DEADLINE (Midnight 8 Jan 2021): Abstracts for Pest Odyssey 2021 – the Next Generation Detect, Respond, Recover – best practice IPM in 2021 - Friday, 8 January 2021 #ca

DEADLINE (Midnight 8 Jan 2021): Abstracts for Pest Odyssey 2021 – the Next Generation Detect, Respond, Recover – best practice IPM in 2021 When: Friday, 8 January 2021 Organizer: pestodys...@gmail.com

[PestList] RE: IPM during the shutdown

Hi folks Thanks Michael – very interesting There definitely seems to be a theme here of what we discovered during lockdown and the various procedures which were undertaken and I wonder if there would be a call for a ‘best practice’ paper for a journal which we can all collaborate on. We can sh

[PestList] door mesh for birds and insect/dust deterrent

Hello Pesty people Has anyone had any experience with door hanging strips to help mitigate birds/insects/leaves and dust coming into galleries? We are investigating opening some external doors to improve air circulation but apart from practical matters and cost we need to consider the Grade 1 lis

RE: [PestList] Re: Telegraph Newspaper Article - Pests at the BM

Flamenco dancing on an IPM Risk assessment – H&S would love that! I brought bed bugs back from Rome many years ago and when I worked at the Museum of London one jumped off my tie onto my office desk! As a matter of interest, has there been any particular work on confirmed pests brought in by th

[PestList] RE: advice on sourcing reusable blunder traps (in the UK)

Lindsey Do you mean things lke this – we use Kilgerm a lot in the British Museum Adie https://catalogue.killgerm.com/af-insect-monitoring-system-1380 [cid:image002.jpg@01D665B3.9EED9510] From: 'Lindsey Gibson' via MuseumPests Sent: 29 July 2020 10:14 To: pestlist@googlegroups.com Subject: [Pes

[PestList] RE: Aprehend bed bug product??

Hello folks Looking at the COSHH/MSDS forms it does not say what the solvent is so I would not use is as you won’t be able to write a risk assessment It seems to be very hazardous to people Adie From: pestlist@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Stephan Biebl Sent: 27 July 2020 15:22 To: pestlist@goo

RE: [PestList] Monitoring frequency

Morning Quarterly seems to be the standard for checking and replacing and to input into a spreadsheet Where you have a concern, you might consider every month but collate this information for the quarterly data. These days, all year round quarterly monitoring is advisable Adie Currently Working

RE: [External Email] [PestList] RE: Advice on blunder traps/m2

ent but we are a local authority archive based within the county council headquarters. I’ve tried to monitor in any space where archives are used and in adjacent rooms but undoubtedly we will get pests coming In from other areas. Thanks both! Lindsey From: 'Adrian Doyle' via M

[PestList] RE: Advice on blunder traps/m2

Good Point Dan Also we have the luxury of a sub contractor who undertakes pest monitoring of non-collections areas (including HVAC, Risers etc) Lindsey – are you doing this alone? Adie From: pestlist@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Dan Wixted Sent: 21 July 2020 14:44 To: pestlist@googlegroups.com

[PestList] RE: Advice on blunder traps/m2

Hi Lindsey In my experience, it would be a good idea to undertake a collections risk survey or ‘munchability index’ (as I call it) audit of each location to identify the collections risk to help prioritise where you need to concentrate The number of monitors can be either a set pattern or distr

RE: [PestList] RE: UK Pest Odyssey Annual Conference

should you like to find them elsewhere. Best Regards, Matt Mickletz Matthew A. Mickletz Manager, Preventive Conservation Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library Direct 302.888.4752 5105 Kennett Pike Winterthur, DE 19735 winterthur.org From: 'Adrian Doyle' via MuseumP

[PestList] RE: UK Pest Odyssey Annual Conference

Dear all, We are pleased to announce that the recording of the Pest Odyssey Annual Meeting: Pest Off with Covid and other Stories which was held on 8th July 2020 is now available to re-watch at this Youtube link: https://youtu.be/VfbC0zlg3Ic The recording will also be available from the links

[PestList] Pest Odyssey Annual Conference

ritishmuseum.org<mailto:i...@britishmuseum.org>, telephone 020 323 8000 From: 'Adrian Doyle' via MuseumPests Sent: 08 July 2020 16:08 To: pestlist@googlegroups.com Subject: [PestList] Adie Doyle Hi Rachel Glad you could join the conference today adie -- You received this message becaus

[PestList] Adie Doyle

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RE: [PestList] Webbing Moth Question

Morning from England! Yes indeed, we have evidence of WCM feeding off dead insects and rodent carcasses and plot the rodent activity with the WCM activity Also, be aware that wooly bears will also feed off rodent bait which has grain in the mix! Adie Currently Working From Home Mr Adrian (Adie)

[PestList] UK Pest Odyssey 8th July meeting

Dear all The UK Pest Odyssey Network invites you to join the annual open meeting on July 8th from 12.45-15-45pm. (British Summer Time) The theme of the meeting is "Pest Off with Covid and Other Stories" Attendance costs £3 and registration is essential. Please sign up here: https://

[PestList] RE: Thermometer Recomendation?

Hi Madelaine A sensor with a remote probe and transmitter would be the best so you can see the temperature during the complete cycle. As Joel says, the idea is to get the probe into the ‘centre’ of a wrapped package/object where possible to ensure the core temperature is reached for the minimum

[pestlist] RE: IPM podcast C word

listen and pass it on via Facebook. Best, Matt From: 'Adrian Doyle' via Museumpests mailto:pestlist@googlegroups.com>> Sent: Thursday, May 7, 2020 9:06 AM To: pestlist@googlegroups.com<mailto:pestlist@googlegroups.com> Subject: [pestlist] IPM podcast C word Dear all this

[pestlist] IPM podcast C word

Dear all this is the latest C work which this episode is about IPM which is fun and interesting. Regards Adie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHFpXirvleA Currently Working From Home Mr Adrian (Adie) Doyle Integrated Pest Management Manager British Museum Property & Facilities Management Great Rus

RE: [pestlist] RE: Pest ID

help you determine where the incidentals are coming from. Finally, if possible, block their egress. Also, pay attention to where you find the predators (spiders, centipedes). They are eating something. Gretchen Sent from my iPhone On Apr 27, 2020, at 9:50 AM, 'Adrian Doyle' via M

RE: [pestlist] RE: Pest ID

professionals here have already developed their own document, and the personnel have been reasonably religious in abiding by the procedures. -Rich From: 'Adrian Doyle' via Museumpests mailto:pestlist@googlegroups.com>> Reply-To: "pestlist@googlegroups.com<mailto:p

RE: [pestlist] RE: Pest ID

<http://www.ehs.harvard.edu> richard_poll...@harvard.edu<mailto:richard_poll...@harvard.edu> From: 'Adrian Doyle' via Museumpests mailto:pestlist@googlegroups.com>> Reply-To: "pestlist@googlegroups.com<mailto:pestlist@googlegroups.com>" mailto:pestlist@googl

RE: [pestlist] RE: Pest ID

Hi folks Working through my IPM data for the last year, it occurs to me that some species of insect, whilst not particularly damaging to pests, are being eaten by other pest species and that these are contributing to the pest numbers Is this something we should be considering? Are there pest spec

RE: [pestlist] Silverfish issue

Hi folks In my experience, a micro fine powder such as a fine silica (Agrodust in the UK) is effective so long as it is placed carefully as it is a respiratory irritant. It needs to be puffed like talcum powder – not heaps – but a fine coating around the infected area to desiccate the insects I

[pestlist] RE: Plants for Functions and Events

erved=0> for more details about how we use your personal data and about your rights or contact the Museum’s Data Protection Officer at i...@britishmuseum.org<mailto:i...@britishmuseum.org>, telephone 020 323 8000 From: 'Adrian Doyle' via Museumpests Sent: 09 March 2020 10:5

[pestlist] Plants for Functions and Events

Hi folks I’ve had a very interesting request regarding plants for events in our galleries. Events have been asked by an organisation who would like to limit using cut flowers for sustainability reasons and have been asking what alternatives could be used. We have a policy for plants which have t

RE: [pestlist] Freezer Treatment Tape Recommendations?

Hi Julie I found it on UK amazon here We find the tape worth the extra expense as it really holds and doestn’t become brittle in out -40 freezers Adie [cid:image002.jpg@01D59B9C.1DA231F0] From: pestlist@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of jmcin...@famsf.org Sent: 14 November 2019 18:02 To: Museumpest

RE: [pestlist] Freezer Treatment Tape Recommendations?

Dear all We use a tape which contains a plastic fibre for extra strength It makes it more difficult to cut but is very strong and the fibre makes it easy to remove without it tearing There are several on the market so I can't specifically recommend one Adie Mr Adrian (Adie) Doyle Integrated Pest

RE: [pestlist] Wasp Nest or Hornet Nest?

Dear all I remember a nest we treated when I worked at the Natural History Museum We used an atomizer to provide a light misting of a synthetic polymer in a solvent, just to seal the loose fragments. As a conservator, my first thought is – why does it need treating and will improved storage be su

RE: [Non-DoD Source] [pestlist] Bug tracking software/program

e it. Alan Alan Van Dyke Senior Preservation Technician Harry Ransom Center The University of Texas at Austin P.O. Drawer 7219 Austin, TX 78713-7219 P: 512-232-4614 www.hrc.utexas.edu<http://www.hrc.utexas.edu/> On Thu, Jul 18, 2019 at 9:11 AM 'Adrian Doyle' via Museumpests > wrot

RE: [Non-DoD Source] [pestlist] Bug tracking software/program

the room? Thanks Caroline From: 'Adrian Doyle' via Museumpests mailto:pestlist@googlegroups.com>> Sent: 17 July 2019 09:24 To: pestlist@googlegroups.com<mailto:pestlist@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: [Non-DoD Source] [pestlist] Bug tracking software/program Dear all Have you

RE: [Non-DoD Source] [pestlist] Bug tracking software/program

Dear all Have you considered using conditional formatting (CF) in an excel spreadsheet based on the threat level (ie IPM risk) verses the catch number Eg we have a spreadsheet which has the IPM risk A (highly munchable) to D – Low risk colour coded For the High risk the Cf is set at 5 catches for

RE: [pestlist] Phantom insecticide

ardless of the type of silverfish, the upside down glueboard works for ALL kinds of silverfish. Tom Parker -Original Message----- From: 'Adrian Doyle' via Museumpests mailto:pestlist@googlegroups.com>> To: pestlist@googlegroups.com<mailto:pestlist@googlegroups.com>

RE: [pestlist] Phantom insecticide

Dear all Bearing in mind we have Grey silverfish here in Europe, are you certain they are the standard ones? Adie Mr Adrian (Adie) Doyle Integrated Pest Management Manager British Museum Property & Facilities Management Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG Tel: 020 7323 8207 Mobile 07813 363292