Overview
This new book is a working guide to help people recognise insect, rodent and bird pests and take practical steps to prevent and control damage to collections. It covers the many recent developments in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in the heritage sector. The book includes new information on trapping and detection of pests and the advantages and disadvantages of physical and chemical control measures. The illustrations have been produced especially for this book and are some of the clearest pictures of museum insects yet published. The chapter on rodent and bird pests completes the comprehensive coverage of any pest problem likely to be encountered. The concerns over the use of pesticides on objects, staff and the environment and the options available are rationally discussed. Applying the principles of IPM, as described in this book, to museums, archives and historic houses is not only safer, but also more cost-effective.
Full Product Details
Author: D.B. Pinniger ,
Adrian Meyer ,
Annette Townsend
Publisher: Archetype Publications Ltd
Imprint: Archetype Publications Ltd
Dimensions:
Width: 15.70cm
, Height: 0.70cm
, Length: 23.40cm
Weight: 0.300kg
ISBN: 9781873132869
ISBN 10: 1873132867
Pages: 118
Publication Date: 15 August 2001
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
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Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
'It is a useful tool for the conservator of museums and historical houses as well as the pest control professional who is working with this sector.' Fumigants & Pheromones 'The book is easy to read and understand...I would thoroughly recommend it to any museum staff and keepers of historic collections.' Antenna 26, January 2002:29 'Once again David Pinniger has produced an easy-to-read, well-structured and informative publication with numerous checklists and guidelines essential for the development and execution of a sucessful IPM strategy. Not only should it be considered a standard reference for specialists and non-specialists alike but also an invaluable tool for training and communicating this important aspect of collection care.' The IPCRA Newsletter, January 2002, Volume 11 No.1:29 '[The book] is a valuable guide for people who aim to protect collections from pests. It would be especially useful to those who are experiencing their first professional encounter with pests and feel they need practical and concise advice to help them find solutions.' NPO Journal, April 2002, Issue 10:14 'I enjoyed the simple, clear style of the text and even found a few things to smile about... I have already managed to apply the information in Pest Management in Museums, Archives and Historic Houses a number of times... Pest Management in Museums, Archives and Historic Houses will be useful for anyone responsible for managing IPM programs.' Museum National Review, Australia Vol 11/2 2002
