Pest

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Description

Household Pests
from Livinator at [https://livinator.com/6-household-pests-and-how-to-get-rid-of-them/ Pests

Pest droppings Chart
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Any unwanted insects or animal, such as birds, bats, rodents that causes damage or makes itself a nuisance. Pest damage can include material loss (holes, tunnels, chewed wires, etc), and fouling (flyspecks, guano, etc.) or human injury/illness. Chemical Pesticides have been used since the 18th century to destroy pests. As many pesticides are also toxic to humans and leave residues, their use has diminished. Instead, less toxic pest control methods focus on prevention and the use of natural, low-risk substances and techniques to manage pests effectively without relying heavily on synthetic chemicals. The foundation of less toxic pest control is Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Integrated Pest Management programs are instituted to minimize damage by pests. These methods primary modify the habitats to minimize food sources and protect sensitive items. Additionally, pest infestations can be treated with traps, freezing, heating, and anoxic environments.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

IPM is a holistic approach beginning with non-chemical methods and using targeted, minimal-risk pesticides only when necessary. The basic principles are based on prevention and sanitation as the first line of defense. This includes:

• 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 (clutter) are attractive and must be eliminated. This includes ensuring all food is stored in airtight containers and that food/work areas are kept cleaned. Any moisture source, such as leaky faucets and pipes are repaired, temperature and humidity should be controlled.
• Use non-chemical eradication methods (such as freezing, heating or anoxia) when possible, to eliminate infestations.

Resources and Citations

• MuseumPest.net at Link
• National Pesticide Information Center: NPIC website
• 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
• Wikipedia: Pest (organism)