Hi Leah,

 

We use Constrain, which is cleared for “amateur use” We purchase it from Historyonics, although it’s probably also available from other suppliers:

http://www.historyonics.com/insecticide.htm

 

Best,

Jenny

 

Jenny Noble

Social History Curator

CultureNL Ltd

Museums & Heritage

T: 01236 856374

 

Scottish Charity Number SC043891

www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/culturenl

 

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Subject: Woodworm treatment

 

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Hi all

 

Can anyone advise me on treatment for woodworm in objects that are too large to go in the freezer? We have had some scythes donated to the collection, which have potentially wormy wooden handles. Does anyone use an off-the-shelf woodworm treatment? If so, are there COSHH implications?

 

Any advice would be gratefully received!

Leah

 

Leah Mellors

Collections Officer (Human History)

 

Saffron Walden Museum

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