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This paper will show the practical use of a braconid wasp species (Spathius exarator) as a biological control method for Anobium. punctatum. The parasitic wasp parasitizes its host by piercing its ovipositor directly through the wood surface followed by oviposition onto the furniture beetle larva. A...

The investigation showed lethal effects to development stades of three different wood boring insects commonly found in storages and exhibition rooms of museums. Hermetically closed chambers without floor sealing contained atmospheres < 1 vol.-%, the results of 100 % mortality could only be determine...