Effects of High Temperature Pest Eradication on DNA in Entomological Collections

The Thermo Lignum ® process of pest control, which uses high temperatures while controlling the relative humidity, provides a practical option for large-scale pest treatments of entomological collections within a reasonable time. However, the potential effects of this treatment upon DNA in the speci...

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Published inStudies in conservation Vol. 49; no. 1; pp. 35 - 40
Main Authors Ackery, P.R., Testa, J.M., Ready, P.D., Doyle, A.M., Pinniger, D.B.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London Routledge 01.01.2004
International Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works
Subjects
Conservation
DNA
Entomology
Excavation and methods
High temperature
Insect genetics
Laboratory methods
Methodology and general studies
Moths
Natural history museums
Pest control
Polymerase chain reaction
Prehistory and protohistory
Relative humidity
Specimens
Great Britain
Europe
Temperature
Treatment
DNA
Analysis
Conservation
Collection
Laboratory
Insect
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Summary:The Thermo Lignum ® process of pest control, which uses high temperatures while controlling the relative humidity, provides a practical option for large-scale pest treatments of entomological collections within a reasonable time. However, the potential effects of this treatment upon DNA in the specimens have been questioned. The preliminary results of a study to investigate this problem are outlined, and other effects that the treatment might have on materials found in entomological collections are examined.
ISSN:0039-3630
2047-0584
DOI:10.1179/sic.2004.49.1.35