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Post by timoinsects on Apr 6, 2011 7:09:43 GMT -8
dried insects specimen are better stored in Lock-Lock boxes so that isolated from air? in summer specially from June to the end of August,the air is quite moist!! and high temputure. during this time,it is the paradise of mold,and some specimen boring worms.Dermestidae for example. so...to get some sealed boxes Lock-Lock boxes for example are necessary and good for specimen storage? anyone have good experiences?  Attachments:
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Post by bobw on Apr 6, 2011 7:27:25 GMT -8
If you use airtight boxes like this it's essential to ensure that the specimens are completely dry before closing the box, otherwise the mould problems are even worse.
Because of this they're no use on field trips as specimens cannot be dried quickly enough.
Bob
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Post by leptraps on Apr 6, 2011 7:35:35 GMT -8
I have been using Lock & Lock storage boxes for 6 or 7 years. They seal up air tight, can be stored in the freezer and keep moisture in so my specimens do freezer dry. I collect specimens in the field, put them in envelopes and neatly set them in rows in the Lock & lock container. After placing each collection of specimen in the Lock & Lock box, I store them in my cooler. Once home, the Lock & Lock boxes go into my freezer.
I am currently mounting specimens from Utah that I collected in July 2010. I remove from the freezer, open and take out papered specimens (20 envelopes at a time), close the Lock & Lock container and back into the freezer. I place the envelops in my relaxing container, another Lock & Lock box for 4 or 5 hours and I am ready to mount.
In January I mounted the remainder of the specimens from a 2004 trip to California. Even after 6 years in the freezer inside a Air Tight Lock & Lock box, the specimens were still soft and fresh. I use the relaxer as a "just in case" practice.
My wife uses them to store vegetables from the garden. However, I must identify my boxes so they don't end up with veggies. Bug and veggies do not mix with the Wife.
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Post by bobw on Apr 6, 2011 7:43:41 GMT -8
As Leptraps points out, I should have added to my post - unless, of course, they're frozen.
Bob
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Post by anthony on Apr 6, 2011 9:34:42 GMT -8
I have many completely dry moths in storage boxes in a closet for about one year and no problems yet. Again, they were dry before being stored.
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