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Control of Paper Biodeterioration by vskanchi is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document summarizes biological decay of paper manuscripts and methods to control it. It discusses various insects and fungi that can damage manuscripts like silverfish, cockroaches, bookworms and termites. It also outlines an integrated pest management plan involving identification, exclusion, treatment and evaluation of pests. Key control methods discussed include monitoring, traps, insect repellents, temperature control through freezing or heating, modified atmospheres and gamma radiation. Finally, i
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- vskanchi
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- EN