Stuffed kestrel

Catt Baum <cattbaum [at] gmail__com> writes

>I have a stuffed Kestrel that is starting to be eaten by moths.  Can
>someone please tell me what I can use to kill the current
>infestation and prevent further ones. ...

Freezing is undoubtedly the best and easiest method.  It is
important to note, however, that it won't prevent another
infestation.  In fact, there are no currently recommended methods
that do, because leaving a poisonous chemical on the surface of
objects is something we are all trying to avoid. This is
particularly important if the bird is handled.  Also, the moths
didn't come from nowhere, so do some careful inspection of other
things that moths like, which means proteins (feathers, wool, etc.).

Museumpests.net <URL:http://museumpests.net/> has a lot of
information on this topic.

Barbara Appelbaum
Appelbaum and Himmelstein
444 Central Park West
New York, NY  10025
Conservation of Works of Art
212-666-4630


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