There is an excellent chapter -- and bibliography -- on Pest Management in
The New Museum Registration Methods, that includes information on freezing
(page 264), but I would strongly suggest you contact a trained professional
conservator who is familiar with this process since there is a great
potential for damage if done wrong (as well as a great potential for not
killing all the insect eggs).  The American Institute for Conservation would
be the best place to start...


Janice Klein
Director
Mitchell Museum of the American Indian, Kendall College
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-----Original Message-----
From: Heather Perry <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Saturday, October 06, 2001 7:06 AM
Subject: Freezing for pests


>Hi to everyone!
>
>I'm hoping that someone will be able to help me with some practical advice
>regarding freezing objects to kill pest infestations. In particular I'm
>looking for information about how they should be prepared to go into the
>freezer. For example, should tissue paper be used to absorb any moisture
>produced or will it become too wet and leave fibres on the objects (I'm
>thinking primarily about freezing textiles). Should the object be sealed in
>plastic etc. Are there any type of objects which should not be frozen?
>I'd appreciate any help you can give!
>Thanks in advance. Heather

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