We have not had occasion to deal with insect specimens, however, dealing
with leather and textiles may have some application.  Depending on the
circumstance we have treated with humidity management, paradichlobenzene
(sealed in quarentine box), and freezing.  As fungi and molds may have
varying life cycles and weaknesses, an accurate identification of what you
are dealing with should be your first priority.

Wayne Hart, Director
Musuem of Valor


At 03:24 PM 11/19/97 GMT, you wrote:
>Can anyone give me some advice on how to (a) kill and (b) remove a variety
>of noxious fungi which are growing on some insect specimens recently donated
>to our museum?
>Is microwaving an option? Fumigation of some sort?
>Paul Doyle
>Conoco Natural History Centre
>University of Aberdeen, Scotland
>