To protect against degradation you need temperature and humidity control. PDB and naphthalene just repell moths. Monona Rossol
In a message dated 5/8/2013 5:46:27 PM Eastern Daylight Time, fermbarreta**At_Symbol_Here**SAU.EDU writes:
Hi All. We have an insect collection contained in wooden boxes housed in a large steel cabinet. We want to protect them from being degraded during long term storage. I am seeking DCHAS wisdom for alternatives to the traditional use of p-dichlorobenzene and/or naphthalene-based "moth balls" for this function. I will be grateful for your suggestions.
Barry
CHO &Lab Coordinator
St. Ambrose University
Davenport, Iowa
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