This new handbook provides a full but concise guide to the key pest species that commonly infest historic houses, and solutions for dealing with them. It enables readers to spot signs of pest infestation, identify the pests responsible, suggest strategies for the removal of the pest and treatment options for infested items and structures, and give clear guidance on long-term strategies to prevent pests from returning. The book is in two main sections: a handy identification section with large, close-up photographs which provides an overview of the environmental conditions where each pest species is likely to flourish, the damage caused and strategies for prevention and treatment and a more detailed pest management section with comprehensive advice about the main ways to prevent infestation as well as appropriate treatment methods.

About the Author
David Pinniger's passion for insects began as boy helping his entomologist father catch dragonflies. He is the pest management strategy adviser for English Heritage and advises many of the major national museums, galleries and houses in the UK. He is the author of over 60 papers and publications. David is a Fellow of the Royal Entomological Society. He was awarded the 2008 Plowden Medal for his contribution to preventative conservation and in the same year received an MBE. Dee Lauder joined the Collections Conservation Team in 2001 and in 2003 was appointed to lead the delivery of English Heritage's Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Programme and IPM standards. She is a member of the Pest Odyssey UK Steering Committee, a non-profit organisation advocating IPM in cultural heritage institutions.


Book Information
ISBN 9781910907245
Author David Pinniger
Format Paperback
Page Count 132
Imprint English Heritage
Publisher English Heritage