[Nhcoll-l] Precautions for Dermestid Colony

[Bentley, Andrew Charles]

Rachel

Our dermestid colony is in a separate building on the other side of campus to prevent any potential spillover events into our collections from occurring.  Additionally, anything returning from the dermestid colony is frozen (multiple freeze thaw cycles) to prevent adults, larvae and eggs from being introduced into the collections.  This is true of all material - donations, gifts, loans, etc.

Andy
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Andy Bentley
Ichthyology Collection Manager
University of Kansas
Biodiversity Institute
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From: Nhcoll-l <nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu> On Behalf Of Vinsel, Rachel M
Sent: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 9:42 AM
To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu
Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Precautions for Dermestid Colony

Hi All,

Does your institution use a dermestid colony for cleaning specimens?  If so, I'd be interested to hear where they are housed in proximity to your vulnerable collections and what measures you take to prevent escapees from entering the collections.

Best,
Rachel Vinsel
Illinois Natural History Survey
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