Wax moth

Hans-Christoph von Imhoff <christoph.von_imhoff [at] com__mcnet__ch> writes

>... She and her brother, another
>artist using wax but in a quite different way, have problems with
>waxmoth.

I imagine the waxmoth is similar to the (clothing) webbing moth.
Prevention and/or control of this pest can be accomplished
chemically (fumigation, etc.); by storage in an oxygen-free
environment (using barrier film envelopes and an oxygen scavenger);
by extremes of temperature (freezing, etc.); and by storage in a
well-sealed container (after any larvae or eggs have been
destroyed.)

The artist may contact me directly if she would like more
information on barrier film envelopes, etc.

Jerry Shiner
Keepsafe Systems &
Forever Yours Bridal Gown Preservation
Toronto, Ontario

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