They
are everywhere, and love an environment where they can prosper. You may not be
able to avoid them, but you can create an environment that helps keep them
away. Many LOVE to eat your canvas and important the labels off of frames, they also love damp areas with
lots of dust. Well, if you keep your storage room spick and span, these little
guys will run away and find your neighbors house to settle in instead.
Poisonous bait and other insecticides can be used, but don’t let them be in
contact with the artwork. Remember that insect or rodent bait doesn’t last
forever… you will need to replenish or replace the bait every so often. Also, make sure they are out of reach of
kids and pets!!! Protect yourself
and be prepared in public storage units (even though they say they
spray!)… you never know what your neighbor is storing that may be a neon
welcome light to invaders.
Canvas is
fabric, simple as that. Therefore, these lovely animals love to burrow into
your untreated canvas for lunch and dinner, and always come back for dessert. Create
an environment to prevent these critters from making your Renoir their home.
For more practical useable, real world suggestions about problems with artwork, paintings, heirlooms etc in storage, see http://tipsforfineartcollectors.org/cleaning/fighting-storage-damage-to-your-artwork-and-collectibles/
Art conservation questions? Call Fine Art Conservation Laboratories, Scott M. Haskins 805 564 3438 or faclartdoc@gmail.com
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