Outdoor trapping and genetical characterization of populations of the webbing clothes moth Tineola bisselliella (Lepidoptera: Tineidae) in the broader area of Berlin

Krüger-Carstensen, Bianca; Plarre, Rudy

doi:10.4081/jear.2011.129

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“…A few species of moths are found inside buildings and are important pests, predominantly the webbing clothes moth ( Tineola bisselliella ), which is probably the most important pest on textiles, fur and feathers [ 25 , 26 , 60 , 61 , 62 , 63 , 64 , 65 , 66 ]. The webbing clothes moth is a pest on the textiles of animal wool (sheep or goat for example), fur, feathers, hair, felt, silk, carpets, rugs, blankets, upholstery, piano felts, fishmeal, milk powder, brush bristles, but often also come from dust [ 25 ].…”

Section: Insect Pests Found In Museumsmentioning

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Insect Pests and Integrated Pest Management in Museums, Libraries and Historic Buildings

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2015

Insects

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Insect pests are responsible for substantial damage to museum objects, historic books and in buildings like palaces or historic houses. Different wood boring beetles (Anobium punctatum, Hylotrupes bajulus, Lyctus sp. or introduced species), the biscuit beetle (Stegobium paniceum), the cigarette beetle (Lasioderma serricorne), different Dermestides (Attagenus sp., Anthrenus sp., Dermestes sp., Trogoderma sp.), moths like the webbing clothes moth (Tineola bisselliella), Silverfish (Lepisma saccharina) and booklice (Psocoptera) can damage materials, objects or building parts. They are the most common pests found in collections in central Europe, but most of them are distributed all over the world. In tropical countries, termites, cockroaches and other insect pests are also found and result in even higher damage of wood and paper or are a commune annoyance in buildings. In this short review, an introduction to Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in museums is given, the most valuable collections, preventive measures, monitoring in museums, staff responsible for the IPM and chemical free treatment methods are described. In the second part of the paper, the most important insect pests occurring in museums, archives, libraries and historic buildings in central Europe are discussed with a description of the materials and object types that are mostly infested and damaged. Some information on their phenology and biology are highlighted as they can be used in the IPM concept against them.

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Section: Insect Pests Found In Museumsmentioning

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Insect Pests and Integrated Pest Management in Museums, Libraries and Historic Buildings

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2015

Insects

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“…Insects 2023, 14, 578 2 of 12 In homes and residential buildings, ants (Family: Formicidae) and flies (Order: Diptera) can be a nuisance, as they are attracted to food, garbage, especially in the kitchen, and are a special concern for restaurants. Cockroaches (Order: Blattodea) thrive in warm, humid environments and can be found in kitchens, bathrooms, and basements.…”

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“…Moths have long been found in human habitations, so concern about damage to textiles goes back to biblical times (Job 4:19). The webbing clothes moth (Genus: Tineola) causes extensive and costly damage to fabrics and furnishings [11][12][13]. It is found throughout temperate regions with moderate humidity, in undisturbed indoor spaces.…”

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“…A move to mixed fibers and less aggressive use of pesticides has enabled their continued infestation. This has led to an increasing threat, with the moth being one of the most common and widely dispersed museum pests that has become an increasing problem [12,14,15]. Climate change has further been seen as a driver of changing insect populations [16][17][18][19].…”

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Insect Distribution in a Vacant Multi-Level Office Building

Brimblecombe,

Jeannottat,

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2023

Insects

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The webbing clothes moth (Tineola bisselliella) causes extensive and costly damage to fabrics, furnishings, and museum objects. It is best known from its presence in homes, museums, and historic properties, while infestations in office buildings are not as well understood. Offices typically have more frequent cleaning, fewer quiet habitats, less food availability, and fewer breeding environments for moths, which may explain the lower abundance. Nevertheless, they can be introduced with materials or by employees whose homes have a moth infestation. This study examines the distribution of different insect pests determined from pheromone traps set out in an unoccupied multi-floor office building in Switzerland. Tineola bisselliella dominated the insect catch but was mostly found in the aisles on the lower floors. The larger rooms tended to have a greater insect catch. Carpet beetles (Attagenus smirnovi) and silverfish (Zygentoma) were also found, although in smaller numbers, and often preferred the basement floors. The ghost silverfish (Ctenolepisma calvum) dominated the Zygentoma, even though it has been rare until recently in Switzerland. The study suggests the need for Integrated Pest Management within office buildings. In addition, in unoccupied buildings under renovation, with no obvious sources of food, insect pests still need monitoring.

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“…The larvae are responsible for damage to a wide range of materials, such as stored products, domestic items, and museum artifacts. The ecology, biology, development time, and their occurrence in cities are described in Cox and Pinniger (2007), Plarre (2009), Krüger-Carstensen and Plarre (2011), and Plarre and Krüger-Carstensen (2011).…”

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Linking webbing clothes moths to infested objects or other food sources in museums

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2016

Studies in Conservation

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The webbing clothes moth Tineola bisselliella (Hummel, 1823) is one of the most common museum pests and can be found all over the world. The larvae damages objects made of feather, wool, fur, and other keratinaceous materials. Pheromone traps are important tools in integrated pest management, which allow the detection of infestations and evaluation of their extent. Organic-rich dust (detritus) or other materials of animal origin, such as dead birds, can be an alternative food source for the moths. This paper analyzes monitoring data collected with pheromone traps from six different museums in Vienna and Berlin and tries to differentiate between moths resulting from infested objects or moths coming from other food sources, such as organic-rich dust. Annual totals of moths trapped and catch rate (moths per trap) are important guides for selecting appropriate remedial measures. Long-term data (over six years) enabled us to interpret monitoring results and differentiate between active infestation of objects and cleaning or housekeeping problems. However, detailed knowledge of the site and buildings, availability of high-quality food for the larvae, and lack of regular cleaning are also important factors to consider when interpreting the data.

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Outdoor trapping and genetical characterization of populations of the webbing clothes moth Tineola bisselliella (Lepidoptera: Tineidae) in the broader area of Berlin

Cited by 4 publications

References 15 publications

Insect Pests and Integrated Pest Management in Museums, Libraries and Historic Buildings

Insect Pests and Integrated Pest Management in Museums, Libraries and Historic Buildings

Insect Distribution in a Vacant Multi-Level Office Building

Linking webbing clothes moths to infested objects or other food sources in museums

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