Op 6 april 2016 organiseert het Koninklijk Instituut voor het Kunstpatrimonium (KIK) in samenwerking met International Academic Projects een internationale workshop over Integrated Pest Management. De workshop vindt plaats in het KIK zelf, de docent is David Pinniger.

Programma

This one-day introductory/refresher workshop is aimed at those involved with, or responsible for, the care of objects in collections - museums, galleries, libraries, archives, historic houses, etc. Lectures/discussions focus on the theory and practice of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and include practical sessions on recognising pest insects and insect damage and monitoring insects present in a collection (on exhibition or in store).

The course will offer guidance on how to deal with insect pest problems likely to be encountered. The focus is on insects and the damage they cause, together with up to date information on the detection, monitoring and trapping of pests and the emphasis is on prevention as the key to successful Integrated Pest Management. The advantages and disadvantages of physical and chemical control measures are also evaluated.

Objectives of the course:

1. To introduce the main insect pests which attack collections - What they need to live - How to identify them - The damage they cause - Ways to prevent them becoming established.
2. To understand pest environments/habitats.
3. To consider the selection of the most appropriate treatments for controlling pests.
4. To investigate methods of establishing an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programme.

Participants will receive a copy of the tutor’s latest book Integrated Pest Management for Cultural Heritage (published by Archetype Publications in 2015).

Praktisch

6 april 2015, Koninklijk Instituut voor het Kunstpatrimonium (KIK), Jubelpark 1, 1000 Brussel

Organisatie: Koninklijk Instituut voor het Kunstpatrimonium in samenwerking met International Academic Projects
Docent: David Pinniger

Maximum aantal deelnemers: 16
Prijs: 150 GBP. Inschrijven kan online.