We have a large fur collection and have dealt with this problem in
the past.  Freezing fur is fine, but is usually not used as a
preventive method for pests, see: [
http://www.cci-icc.gc.ca/crc/notes/html/3-3-eng.aspx
]http://www.cci-icc.gc.ca/crc/notes/html/3-3-eng.aspx for information
on freezing artefacts.  Freezing is one of the prefered methods for
killing pests, just make sure you follow the guidelines in the
attached document.

Cheers,
Eli Purchase, MSc
Conservation Technician
Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre,
Yellowknife, NT
Phone 867.873.7664

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