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A long-term preventative strategy used to control pests in museums, archives, libraries. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) relies primarily on non-chemical means to minimize pest infestations. IPM involves several steps that include: | A long-term preventative strategy used to control pests in museums, archives, libraries. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) relies primarily on non-chemical means to minimize pest infestations. IPM involves several steps that include: | ||
| − | + | * Identify and monitor the type and number of pests. This involves careful examination of artifacts for damage and the use of [[insect traps]] to monitor active infestations. | |
| − | + | * Minimize routes of access. This includes locating and sealing holes and cracks, screening windows and ducts and examining all materials brought into the controlled space. | |
| − | + | * Make area inhospitable for breeding. Insects require food and water, thus damp areas, garbage, and debris are attractive and must be eliminated. | |
| − | + | * Use non-chemical eradication methods (such as freezing, heating or anoxia) when possible to eliminate infestations. | |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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IPM | IPM | ||
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| + | * AIC Wiki: [https://www.conservation-wiki.com/wiki/Integrated_Pest_Management#:~:text=Integrated%20Pest%20Management%20%28IPM%29%20is%20a%20system%20of,and%20prevention%20of%20common%20pest%20destruction%20in%20collections. IPM] | ||
| + | * Smithsonian Center for Materials Research and Education: [https://www.si.edu/mci/english/learn_more/taking_care/ipm-aicnewsletter.html IPM Checklist] | ||
| − | + | * Northeast Document Conservation Center: [https://www.nedcc.org/free-resources/preservation-leaflets/3.-emergency-management/3.10-integrated-pest-management IPM] | |
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Latest revision as of 07:36, 21 September 2022
Description
A long-term preventative strategy used to control pests in museums, archives, libraries. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) relies primarily on non-chemical means to minimize pest infestations. IPM involves several steps that include:
- Identify and monitor the type and number of pests. This involves careful examination of artifacts for damage and the use of Insect traps to monitor active infestations.
- Minimize routes of access. This includes locating and sealing holes and cracks, screening windows and ducts and examining all materials brought into the controlled space.
- Make area inhospitable for breeding. Insects require food and water, thus damp areas, garbage, and debris are attractive and must be eliminated.
- Use non-chemical eradication methods (such as freezing, heating or anoxia) when possible to eliminate infestations.
Synonyms and Related Terms
IPM
Resources and Citations
- AIC Wiki: IPM
- Smithsonian Center for Materials Research and Education: IPM Checklist
- Northeast Document Conservation Center: IPM