FUMIGACJA DREWNA GAZAMI NIEREAKTYWNYMI JAKO ALTERNATYWA DLA TRADYCYJNYCH METOD DEZYNSEKCJI

Insect infestation is one of the principal factors of the destruction of cultural heritage. Means for fighting it evolve and after toxic chemical agents, dangerous gases and other. Anoxia (vacuum treatment) permits us today to disinfect works in organic materials without side effects on the binding media, pigments, fibers, etc. The idea is simple, but the practical application is exacting. This new technique has, itself, its own limits and they must be known if it is to be used correctly.