Pest Management

A Handbook for Cultural Heritage

By (author) David Pinniger

Book cover: Pest Management

Extent: 186 pages

Publisher: Archetype Publications Ltd 

Subjects: Art & Art History

Language: English

Paperback (Published)

(April 2026)

ISBN: 9781916642096

6.85 x 9.65 inches

Price: $79.99

In stock

eBook (Published)

(April 2026)

ISBN: 9781916642102

Price: $40.00

A revised handbook on pest management in cultural heritage, covering prevention, detection, and control across museums, libraries, and historic collections.


Building on the success of Integrated Pest Management in Cultural Heritage (2015), this fully revised and expanded edition is the definitive guide to preventing and managing pest damage in museums, galleries, libraries, archives and historic houses. Written by David Pinniger, one of the world’s foremost experts in heritage pest management, the handbook reflects the latest research, emerging pest species, and advances in detection, control and prevention. New content includes a major chapter on biological control by Pascal Querner, revised chapters on rodents and birds by Adrian Meyer, and new illustrations of insects which are some of the clearest pictures of heritage pests yet published.

Introduction by Jane Thompson Webb

Author's Preface and Acknowledgements 

Illustration credits

Introduction to pest management in cultural heritage

Insect pests

Insect detection and monitoring

Preventing insect problems

Control of insects

Biological control (by Pascal Querner)

Rodents and other mammals (by Adrian Meyer)

Birds (by Adrian Meyer)

Implementing IPM

Bibliography and sources of information

Index of common names

Index of scientific names

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Introduction by Jane Thompson Webb

Author's Preface and Acknowledgements
Illustration credits

Introduction to pest management in cultural heritage

Insect pests

Insect detection and monitoring

Preventing insect problems

Control of insects

Biological control (by Pascal Querner)

Rodents and other mammals (by Adrian Meyer)

Birds (by Adrian Meyer)

Implementing IPM

Bibliography and sources of information

Index of common names

Index of scientific names

 

  • By (author) David Pinniger

This edition represents a complete reworking of a trusted reference. It is essential for every heritage professional concerned with safeguarding collections. It combines practical, evidence-based guidance with the author's decades of field experience to show how Integrated Pest Management can reduce risks, improve safety, and save resources across cultural institutions worldwide.

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Whilst this title is essential reading for all those in the cultural heritage sector, it is of value to all those professional pest controllers who deal with insect management. It is beautifully illustrated throughout with the extensive use of diagrams and colour photos.

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