pest management

Pests like silverfish, termites, and beetles can be attracted to artworks and collections, often causing damage by burrowing, eating, and leaving droppings on artworks and supports. Preservation Arts’s state-of-the-art pest management facilities include a large nitrogen-based anoxic bubble and technicians can build custom anoxic enclosures for objects and collections of any size. Pest management services include dedicated intake space and daily monitoring for changes in environment and sensitive materials. Several conservators and technicians on staff specialize in identifying and treating pest infestations of various types and scales. Preservation Arts can also advise on pest management services for storage facilities and collections.

Anoxia treatment works by removing the oxygen within the enclosure and replacing it with nitrogen gas. Sustaining low oxygen levels within the enclosures over a period of time desiccates adults, eggs, and larvae of insects like termites, silverfish, and beetles. After addressing active infestations, conservators treat any damage sustained to artwork as a result of pest activity.