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Tools & Supplies
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Collection Environment
 The Hobo Data Loggers are our favorite enviromental monitoring tool. These sturdy, tiny loggers provide cost-effective temperature, relative humidity and light intensity monitoring. Record temperature from -4°F to 158F, relative humidity from 0-95% and light from 2-600 footcandles. Select sampling intervals to maximize time between downloads. Box Car Pro or Box Car 3.6 Starter Kits, Windows software, operate the loggers. Data is easy to export to Excel spreadsheets. Each starter kit includes simple to use software, PC interface cable and manual. A separate external temperature sensor (-40°F to 212°F) adds to the logger's versatility. For museums with more than one logger, the HOBO Shuttle provides a convenient way to read and relaunch HOBO dataloggers and bring the data back to your host PC. Loggers are 2.4x1.9x0.8 inches and weigh approximately 1 ounce. The shuttle is 3.5x4.3x0.8 inches and weighs about 2.9 ounces.
 The HOBO Pro Series of data loggers are specially designed for years of reliable operation outdoors. The weatherproof sensors will accurately measure relative humidity from 0-100% and temperature from -22°F to 122°F. A software starter kit is required for operation. See above for information on software, batteries, and additional components. $159.00
 Silica Gel by Raymond H. Lafontaine provides information on the use of silica gel, how it controls RH, and how it is conditioned for use and maintained. Specific topics dealt with include: the problems of display case leakage, how silica gel fulfills the requirements of a humidity buffering agent, and the maintenance of a silica gel buffered display case.
 Yellow Sticky Traps, known as blunder traps, monitor areas for insect infestations. Put them near insect-susceptible collections, but where collections, visitors and staff won't accidentally get stuck. These traps will not lure insects from other areas - they do not have an attractant. Collect monthly and keep a chart of results.
  Tangletrap Insect Trap Coating for making homemade sticky traps and Pest barriers. Insect barriers help block access to an area by placing a sticky barrier across the access point. For example, to stop insect coming in under emergency exits, cut a strip of Formica 2 inches wide and the length of the door frame. Put a layer of Tangletrap on it and lay it along the threshold. It will catch most things crawling under the door.
 Controlling Vertebrate Pests in Museums by Thomas J.K. Strang and John E. Dawson examines the detrimental affect that rodents have on museum collections. Vertebrate animals can soil or destroy artifacts. Prompt identification of the pest and the use of suitable methods to control it are essential. In most cases, non-chemical methods can be used to control vertebrate pests in museums; chemical methods are also discussed.
Controlling Museum Fungal Problems by Thomas J.K. Strang and John E. Dawson provides guidance on identifying a fungal problem, fungal problems in wood outdoors, and controlling fungi.
 Solving Museum Insect Problems: Chemical Control by John E. Dawson and revised by Thomas J.K. Strang is intended to help museum staff understand commercial pest control operations. It describes chemical methods of controlling insects, and includes information on regulations, modes of action, and application methods necessary for the safe use of insecticides. A detailed guide helps in decision-making about the appropriate chemical method of control.
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The Hobo Data Loggers are our favorite enviromental monitoring tool. These sturdy, tiny loggers provide cost-effective temperature, relative humidity and light intensity monitoring. Record temperature from -4°F to 158F, relative humidity from 0-95% and light from 2-600 footcandles. Select sampling intervals to maximize time between downloads. Box Car Pro or Box Car 3.6 Starter Kits, Windows software, operate the loggers. Data is easy to export to Excel spreadsheets. Each starter kit includes simple to use software, PC interface cable and manual. A separate external temperature sensor (-40°F to 212°F) adds to the logger's versatility. For museums with more than one logger, the HOBO Shuttle provides a convenient way to read and relaunch HOBO dataloggers and bring the data back to your host PC. Loggers are 2.4x1.9x0.8 inches and weigh approximately 1 ounce. The shuttle is 3.5x4.3x0.8 inches and weighs about 2.9 ounces.
The HOBO Pro Series of data loggers are specially designed for years of reliable operation outdoors. The weatherproof sensors will accurately measure relative humidity from 0-100% and temperature from -22°F to 122°F. A software starter kit is required for operation. See above for information on software, batteries, and additional components. $159.00
Tangletrap Insect Trap Coating for making homemade sticky traps and Pest barriers. Insect barriers help block access to an area by placing a sticky barrier across the access point. For example, to stop insect coming in under emergency exits, cut a strip of Formica 2 inches wide and the length of the door frame. Put a layer of Tangletrap on it and lay it along the threshold. It will catch most things crawling under the door.
Controlling Vertebrate Pests in Museums by Thomas J.K. Strang and John E. Dawson examines the detrimental affect that rodents have on museum collections. Vertebrate animals can soil or destroy artifacts. Prompt identification of the pest and the use of suitable methods to control it are essential. In most cases, non-chemical methods can be used to control vertebrate pests in museums; chemical methods are also discussed.
