>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 *************************************** Henry B. Crawford Curator of History [log in to unmask] Museum of Texas Tech University 806/742-2442 Box 43191 FAX 742-1136 Lubbock, TX 79409-3191 ********* LIVE FOR BASEBALL **********