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I agree with you 100%, Janice. I'm actually not interested in sanitizing. My objections have been overruled. So I am doing what I can and at least trying to protect the historical objects on loan. It's interesting sometimes working in an organization ...

I am assuming you are interested in "sanitizing" because of the risk of rodent-borne disease, not as a pest control solution. Unfortunately, unless you take steps to prevent rodents from getting access to your historic structure, you will end up with ...

Hi Carmina, Storing the binders in boxes on the metal shelves (off the floor) is a good solution. I also agree that the manuals should stay in their respective binders to prevent dissociation/ disorganization. If the environment is stable, I think ...

Thank you. That is very helpful. The smaller implements could be moved, and we could cover the old hay wagon. (It looks fragile, and moving it seems too risky.) I'll check with the collections manager from the loaning institution and see if they approve ...

Does anyone have experience with different kinds of door sweeps or brushes to prevent insects from strolling in under a door? I have three interior doors at the herbarium around which blunder traps have caught a few silverfish. I know the problem is ...