Pest Control for Museums and Antiquities

Protecting Our Heritage from Pests

Antiquities and historic buildings are vulnerable to a wide range of pest problems:

Common Pests in Museums and Historic Buildings

Common pest threats in museums, historic buildings and similar facilities often include the following critters.

Textile Pests: Artwork, books, textiles and other soft organic matter are vulnerable to damage by moths and textile beetles. Especially in the case of textile beetles, low infestation often goes unnoticed.

Rodents will gnaw wood and other hard objects and will shred textiles and soft materials for nesting. Furthermore, rats and mice can cause considerable contamination through urine and faeces.

Furniture and other wooden objects are at risk from wood damaging pests and, commonly in India, termites. Often the damage is only noticed after extensive damage has been done.

Rentokil Pest Control for Museums and Antiquities

Rentokil offers the expertise to protect and conserve antiquities from pest problems while using products and techniques that ensure minimal risk of damage through contact.

To find out more about our pest control & pest prevention services for your industry, or to arrange a visit from a specialist account manager who understands the industry, please call us on 1800 102 9888 or contact us.

Got a specific pest problem? See the Pest Problems section for information and solutions.