>We have a large natural history collection that consists of various
>stuffed and mounted specimens that is infested with dermestid (carpet)
>beetles.  We can freeze the smaller items in our Wei T'o freezer, but
>the larger pieces will not fit in the freezer compartment and we
>are considering the use of  a chemical  pesticide to eradicate the
>infestation.  Does anyone recommend a specific product, if any?  TIA.
>Susan G. Denney
>Assistant Curator of History
>Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum
>Canyon, Texas


Susan,
Contact Steve Williams at the Strecker Museum, Baylor University (He used
to be Natural Science Collection Manager here).  He helped successfully
promote the concept of integrated pest management within the profession,
and is one of the gurus of the field.  He knows his stuff, and his rep is
international.

Reach Steve at 817/755-1110  ext 6614.

Cheers,
HBC

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