Freezing is an effective and proven method of killing pests, but some insects can produce anti-freeze-like substances that make them freeze tolerant ensuring their survival in sub-zero temperatures!

To prevent pests from entering a state of dormancy or diapause, the temperature of the freezer must drop rapidly. Whilst domestic freezers can be effective at killing pests, they are neither as efficient nor 100% guaranteed compared to our commercial freezer, which reaches temperatures of -40°C.  We are now able to successfully treat objects and eliminate pests within 72 hours.

As part of our ongoing parasitoid wasp trial at Burghley House, we have introduced the ‘T-Protect Textile Protector’ pheromone confuser to tackle webbing clothes moth.

In collaboration with Historyonics, T-Protect have now been used alongside parasitoid wasps for eight months, with initial results appearing positive. We will continue to implement this treatment method for a futher four months to gather sufficient data. Follow along on our socials for project updates!

Parasitoid wasps have been used in agriculture for decades, but have gained media traction over the past few years through their application in heritage.

The Landi Company have been using the parasitoid Trichogramma evanescens for the past four years to tackle an ongoing webbing clothes moth infestation at Burghley House. Trichogramma only target the egg stage of the moth lifecycle, and for the next stage of the trial we are looking to introduce a second parasitoid that will target the larval stage of the moth lifecycle.

Application of parasitoids require thorough planning and is best suited to localised treatments that are otherwise inaccessible with other forms of IPM.