[NHCOLL-L:1518] Re: mold on mounted specimens

[Gretchen Anderson]

You're right, it is a humidity issue. I spoke at length with to Louise (the
collections manager from the Nevell) about the problem. And it sounds like
they have an ongoing and it sounds like they have an ongoing issue caused by a
leaky roof (the roof is fixed she thought). We talked through a couple of
strategies, and I am sending her some additional information.  I figured I
would call her directly, since I have experienced both the climate and  mold
infestations.

Gretchen


Steve Halford wrote:

> On Tue, 5 Mar 2002, Sally Shelton wrote:
>
> > Hi List,  I'm wondering if anyone has experienced mold problems on their
> > mounted (taxidermied) specimens?
> >
>
> If the specimens are moulding isn't this a clear sign that the humidity in
> the display is too high?  I'd vote to fix the environment, keep the
> beavers and dispose of the safety personnel. :O)
>
> Steve (halford at sfu.ca)
> Museum Technician
> Simon Fraser University
> Burnaby, B.C., Canada

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