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The Feasibility of Using Low-oxygen Atmospheres to Control Insect Pests for Taxidermies in Natural History Museums
Bo Zhang
Corresponding Author: Bo Zhang
Submitted: January 17, 2013
Accepted: February 07, 2013
Published: May 20, 2013 |
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To find the environmental friendly alternative methods for control taxidermy pests in natural history museum, six species insect pests at various stages of their development were exposed to a low-oxygen atmosphere of 1.5% for a period of one week. Apart from a 50% survival rate for the larval stage of Anthrenus verbasci, the modified atmosphere was observed to have a lethal effect on all insect stages tested. When the exposure period was extended to periods of 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 weeks, respectively 100% mortality was recorded for all insects tested. Evidence from this investigation supports the view that atmospheres reduced in oxygen may represent a viable alternative to chemical control methods. The feasibility of using this technique for the routine control and eradication of insect pests in natural history museums is discussed.
Key words: Eradication, insect pest, low-oxygen atmosphere, natural history museum, taxidermy, ,
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Bo Zhang, . The Feasibility of Using Low-oxygen Atmospheres to Control Insect Pests for Taxidermies in Natural History Museums. Research Journal of Environmental and Earth Sciences, (05): 256-261.
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ISSN (Online): 2041-0492
ISSN (Print): 2041-0484 |
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