Preventative Bibliography

This bibliography was initially prepared in May 2002 by Bruno Pouliot, with the collaboration and assistance of Linda Lennon, Winterthur Class of 1997, who then served as Assistant Conservator on different projects at Winterthur Museum and for WUDPAC. Responsibility for the bibliography was passed to Dr. Joelle Wickens in 2009. It is constantly updated and your suggestions for new sources are welcome. Resources can be filtered by the following topics: Collections Care, General Reference, Emergency Preparedness and Response, Environmental Management, Housing, Storage, and Display, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), Light, Mold, Packing and Transport, Pollutants, Relative Humidity and Temperature, Surveys and Assessments, and Sustainability.

Integrated pest management: a program for museum environments. 169-173.

Alpert, G. and L.M. Alpert.
unknown – Unpublished paper available through Archos, Inc., Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Alpert, G. and L.M. Alpert. date Integrated pest management: a program for museum environments. 169-173. Unpublished paper available through Archos, Inc., Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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Papers from the fifth International Conference on Biodeterioration of Cultural Property. Volume 28.

Daniel, V., ed.
2003 – AICCM Bulletin.

This entire volume is dedicated to pest management issues and mold issues, from the effects of pesticide to studies of varied pest eradication methods, and case studies. It also includes a study on the use of tea tree oil to help prevent mold infestation. For those interested in IPM, this volume is well worth acquiring (it can be obtained by contacting the office of the Australian Institute for the Conservation of Cultural Property). (provided by Bruno P. Pouliot)

Daniel, V., ed. 2003. AICCM Bulletin. Papers from the fifth International Conference on Biodeterioration of Cultural Property. Volume 28.

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Heritage eaters: Insects and fungi in heritage collections.

Florian, M-L.
1997 – London: James & James.

This is a great reference book on the identification, prevention and eradication of insect problems.

Florian, M-L. 1997. Heritage eaters: Insects and fungi in heritage collections. London: James & James.

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Pheromone traps for monitoring insect pests in museum.

Gilberg, M.
1992 – IIC CG Bulletin 17(2):9-14.

Gilberg, M. 1992. Pheromone traps for monitoring insect pests in museum. IIC CG Bulletin 17(2):9-14.

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The effects of low oxygen atmospheres on the Powderpost beetle, Lyctus brunneus (Stephens).

Gilberg, M., and A. Roach.
2003 – Studies in Conservation 38(2): 128-132.

An interesting study which demonstrates the effectiveness of this pest eradication method on this species, including all stages of its lifecycle. (provided by Bruno P. Pouliot)

Gilberg, M., and A. Roach. 2003 (May). The effects of low oxygen atmospheres on the Powderpost beetle, Lyctus brunneus (Stephens). Studies in Conservation 38(2): 128-132.

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Integrated pest management in museums, libraries and archival facilities: a step by step approach for the design, development, implementation & maintenance of an integrated pest management program.

Harmon, J.
1993 – Indianapolis, Indiana: Harmon Preservation Pest Management.

This binder of information serves as a good reference on the topic. It is particularly interesting as it discusses the impact of various museum functions/activities on IPM. (provided by Bruno P. Pouliot)

Harmon, J. 1993. Integrated pest management in museums, libraries and archival facilities: a step by step approach for the design, development, implementation & maintenance of an integrated pest management program. Indianapolis, Indiana: Harmon Preservation Pest Management.

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