The Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts presents:

What's Eating Our Collections?  An IPM Approach to Fabric Pests

Wednesday, November 16, 2005
Philadelphia, PA

Cost: $35

This one-day workshop is subsidized through funding from the William Penn Foundation and co-sponsored by PALINET

About the workshop

This workshop will provide an overview of integrated pest management (IPM) and will focus on pests that feed on fabric and other protein-based artifacts.  Designed for cultural collections, historic homes, and art, science, and natural history museums, the workshop will include information on developing an IPM program, an approach that relies on regular monitoring, documentation, and primarily non-chemical prevention.  

Location & Time

PALINET
3000 Market Street, Suite 200
Philadelphia, PA

9:15 AM  Registration and Coffee
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM - Workshop

Speaker Information

Dr. Thomas Parker is the President and entomologist for Pest Control Services, Inc.  Dr. Parker attended the University of Delaware School of Agriculture and Purdue University.  In 1975, he founded Pest Control Services, Inc., a consulting firm that develops and implements integrated pest management programs for museums, historic structures, libraries, and collections.

He often works professionally as an expert witness in litigation matters, primarily involved with wood-destroying organisms.  Dr. Parker has worked with collections and buildings threatened by mold, insects, birds, bats, and rodents throughout the United States and some foreign countries.  He has frequently lectured about recovery from mold outbreaks and about integrated pest management programs for cultural institutions.

Brochure & Registration

Workshop brochure and registration form can be accessed at:
<http://www.ccaha.org/workshop_cal.php> or by calling the CCAHA Preservation Services Office at (215) 545-0613.

The registration deadline for this workshop is Wednesday, November 2, 2005 


Please Note:
If you are a person with special needs, please contact CCAHA 3 weeks prior to the program so accommodations can be made.

For more information about CCAHA, it's programs and services, please visit our website at www.ccaha.rg <http://www.ccaha.rg> or contact CCAHA's Preservation Services Office at 215-545-0613 or [log in to unmask]


Laura L. Hortz
Preservation Services Officer
Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts
264 S. 23rd St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: 215-545-0613
Fax:     215-735-9313
Email:  [log in to unmask]

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