44104

Accession Number

23215

Author

Lim Chong Quek; Razak, Muhammadin; Ballard, Mary W.

Author Affiliation

National Museum;National Museum;Smithsonian Institution. Conservation Analytical Laboratory

Title Of Journal Book

Pest Control for Temperate vs. Tropical Museums: North America vs. Southeast Asia

Collation

8 p. : ill.

Reference Bibliography

Includes bibliographical references

Language Of Text

English

Literature Type

Unpublished

Literature Level

Monographic

Abstract

A comparison of museum pests in the United States and in Southeast Asia is made. The relationship between the climate and the collection is reviewed. Their effect on museum pest control strategies is discussed, including the ramifications for treatment and for international loan exhibitions.

Keywords

pest control;tropical;climate;temperate;environment;pest

pub_id

44104

Issue Date

19900000