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Post by hellanichus on Feb 8, 2013 6:56:04 GMT -8
Greetings, I would like to know what is the best protection for my Butterflies inside the Schmidt Box? This is a wooden box sealed tight and the butterfles are pinned to a foam bottom. I was thinking moth balls inside? Any opinions or comments would be greatly appreciated.
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Post by africaone on Feb 8, 2013 7:00:48 GMT -8
if you can't repoen it, the best way is to deep freeze it (one week)
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Post by boogtwo on Feb 8, 2013 12:36:52 GMT -8
hellanichus
As you already know Schmitt boxes are made to very tight tolerence but they are no problem to open. Even if also sealed with a removeable product.
Which fumigant is personal choice possibly based on how often if will be open, how often you are willing to renew it (what storage system it wil be used in). I've used moth ball boxes, DDVP or Dichlorvos strips, etc for various systems. I prefer the strips, especially for long term.
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Post by papilio28570 on Feb 8, 2013 13:38:59 GMT -8
For my long term storage boxes which are infrequently opened, I scatter a several tablespoons of Diazinon granules over the bottom of the box. This was a general purpose insecticide for use in the residential landscape which was taken off the homeowner market in 2004 (I believe) by environmentalists in coordination with the chemical companies in order to sell more expensive and profitable products. It is still available for farmers and pest control companies. It has no fumes and is a contact toxin. Read about it here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DiazinonI bought several pallets of 20 pounds bags when it was outlawed to have a stock and still have a few hundred pounds remaining. This is not acceptable for display cases or Riker mounts but would be great in Schmidt boxes. Always best to freeze specimens first before placing in storage boxes and cabinets. |
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Post by hellanichus on Feb 8, 2013 18:12:46 GMT -8
Hello, why is it best to freeze specimens first?
Thank You
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Post by africaone on Feb 9, 2013 2:41:48 GMT -8
Hello, why is it best to freeze specimens first? Thank You to kill allexisting parasites If you box is really sealed tight, not necessar to reopen it to put antiparasites chemicals ! |
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Post by hellanichus on Feb 9, 2013 9:14:38 GMT -8
Hello, I would be opening the Schmidt box on occasion to view the insects. Maybe once a month or more. Would I need the moth ball crystals for protection?
Thank You
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Post by anthony on Feb 9, 2013 10:48:13 GMT -8
I have used old fashioned moth balls which contain Napthalene for many years in my boxes, so far, so good.
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Post by hellanichus on Feb 9, 2013 18:22:38 GMT -8
Anthony, thanks for that information. That is very useful.
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Post by anthony on Feb 10, 2013 7:12:18 GMT -8
Certainly, glad to help. Most of my collection is in Riker mounts I have 3 boxes and they have been undamaged for many years. A friend who has a large collection in boxes uses small pieces of Vapona which is available in no-pest strips. He loves it.
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Post by hellanichus on Feb 14, 2013 6:39:28 GMT -8
I wonder if it would be OK to put no pest protection inside the Schmidt box since it is very tight fitting lid?
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Post by anthony on Feb 19, 2013 12:21:44 GMT -8
Well, you could give it a try with a small piece and check periodically. I can't tell you because i do not use it. Other board members report good results using cedar oil but I don't know if they use it in Schmidt boxes.
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