RE: [PestList] Pest Identification Help

2020-05-31 Thread Jackson, Joseph
Hello! I'm not sure of the first but 2,3 and 4 seem to be Corticaria longicollis (Fungus beetles) - They mainly feed on mouldy collections, but could also imply that there are fairly humid conditions present. Best Joseph Jackson Preventive Conservation Intern National Library of Scotland Ge

[pestlist] NLS Rope

2020-03-16 Thread Jackson, Joseph
Hello Everyone, I'm looking for some advice on some rope which may need freezing, the rope is from a collection from the early 20th century, and seems to have a number of pests present in the rope (species to be determined), I just wondered if anyone has any experience of freezing rope items? A

RE: [pestlist] feather lice?

2020-02-11 Thread Jackson, Joseph
Hi Tamar To me, those look like booklice (Liposcelis Bostrychophila) In regards to treatment you could obviously freeze the object, but maybe think about the environment in which the object is being stored. Booklice tend to like warm, humid places to live, maybe this is something you can have a

[pestlist] RE: Quarantine

2020-01-30 Thread Jackson, Joseph
Hello, At the National Library of Scotland, we have a quarantine space which doubles up as a disaster store, it’s hardly ideal but I think allocating space in acquired properties can be tricky. I’ve found that it can sometimes be difficult to state your case for fit for purpose quarantine space

[pestlist] RE: Pest ID help - bug with mystery white substance

2020-01-23 Thread Jackson, Joseph
Hi Gillian, This does look like a book louse, one of the lepinotus variety which usually have larger abdomens. In regards to the white substanc , it is most likely the adhesive from the trap itself. Best Joseph Jackson Preventive Conservation Intern National Library of Scotland George IV Br

[pestlist] RE: Identification help for insect in herbarium collection

2020-01-21 Thread Jackson, Joseph
Hey, They both look like spring tails, I think it’s a good example of how when their back legs are stretched out, they can look abit silverfish(y), but they do seem to be springtails, which while aren’t typically a risk to collections, might signify areas of high humidity. Cheers Joseph Jack

[pestlist] RE: pest id help

2020-01-17 Thread Jackson, Joseph
Hi Jo, I think the third image is of a fungus beetle, while these aren’t typically a danger to collections, they can sometimes indicate an area which is experiencing high humidity. Best Joseph Jackson Preventive Conservation Intern National Library of Scotland George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1