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Any unwanted [[insect|insects]] or animal, such as [[bird|birds]], [[bat|bats]], [[rodent|rodents]] that causes damage makes itself a nuisance. Pest damage can include material loss (holes, tunnels, chewed wires, etc), fouling ([[flyspeck|flyspecks]], [[guano|guano]], etc.). [[Integrated%20Pest%20Management|Integrated Pest Management]] programs are instituted to minimize damage by pests. Chemical pesticides have been used since the 18th century to destroy pests or inhibit their development
 
Any unwanted [[insect|insects]] or animal, such as [[bird|birds]], [[bat|bats]], [[rodent|rodents]] that causes damage makes itself a nuisance. Pest damage can include material loss (holes, tunnels, chewed wires, etc), fouling ([[flyspeck|flyspecks]], [[guano|guano]], etc.). [[Integrated%20Pest%20Management|Integrated Pest Management]] programs are instituted to minimize damage by pests. Chemical pesticides have been used since the 18th century to destroy pests or inhibit their development
  
== Sources Checked for Data in Record ==
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==Resources and Citations==
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* MuseumPest.net at [https://museumpests.net/ Link]
  
* ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com  Comment: "pest." Encyclopædia Britannica. 2005. Encyclopædia Britannica Premium Service  15 Feb. 2005 .
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* ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com  Comment: "pest." Accessed 15 Feb. 2005.
  
 
* David Pinniger, ''Pest Management in Museums, Archives and Historic Houses'', Archetype Publications, London, 2001
 
* David Pinniger, ''Pest Management in Museums, Archives and Historic Houses'', Archetype Publications, London, 2001

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Description

Any unwanted insects or animal, such as birds, bats, rodents that causes damage makes itself a nuisance. Pest damage can include material loss (holes, tunnels, chewed wires, etc), fouling (flyspecks, Guano, etc.). Integrated Pest Management programs are instituted to minimize damage by pests. Chemical pesticides have been used since the 18th century to destroy pests or inhibit their development

Resources and Citations

  • MuseumPest.net at Link
  • David Pinniger, Pest Management in Museums, Archives and Historic Houses, Archetype Publications, London, 2001

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