CONSERVATION MEETS FINE ART LOGISTICS
ICM & Constantine:
fine art pest treatment.
Specialist insect eradication for art and heritage collections, delivered through a partnership built around the care of valuable objects.
ICM’s humidity-regulated warm air treatment is available within Constantine’s secure facilities, bringing together expertise in conservation and fine art logistics.
THE PARTNERSHIP
A partnership for art
and heritage collections.
Protecting a collection calls for both specialist treatment and careful handling.
ICM provides the warm air treatment method and the expertise to operate it. Constantine brings its experience in fine art transport, packing, handling and storage. Together, these services support museums, galleries and private collectors managing insect infestations.
Read about the partnership at Constantine
THE ICM® METHOD
Humidity-regulated
warm air treatment.
Warm air treatment targets insect pests at every stage of their life cycle. Temperature and relative humidity are regulated throughout warming, treatment and cooling to maintain the moisture balance of the materials.
The process uses no chemical pesticides or noxious gases. ICM conservators assess objects before treatment, taking their materials and condition into account.
Explore the warm air processFor a wide range of collection materials
From wooden furniture and textiles to paintings, sculpture and archive materials. Suitability is assessed for each object.
PLANNING YOUR TREATMENT
Start with your objects.
To help us assess your enquiry, please share the following information.
- 01
Materials & condition
Tell us what the objects are made of, their condition and any signs of insect activity. Include photographs where possible.
- 02
Size & storage
Provide the dimensions of each object and details of how and where it has been stored.
- 03
Your preferred timing
Let us know when treatment is needed so the team can discuss suitability, practical arrangements and planning with you.
YOUR QUESTIONS
Fine art pest treatment:
your questions.
Need advice about a particular object?
Speak to the ICM team
Does the treatment use chemical pesticides?
No. ICM’s method uses controlled warm air and regulated humidity, without chemical pesticides or noxious gases.
Can every object be treated?
The method can be used for a wide range of collection materials. ICM conservators assess the materials and condition of each object before advising on suitability.
How does this relate to ICM Constantine Scotland?
ICM also has an established collaboration with Constantine in Glasgow. Visit the Scotland Service Centre page for details of that service.
How do I arrange treatment through the partnership?
Contact ICM with photographs, materials, dimensions and your preferred timing. Mention the Constantine partnership so the team can advise on the relevant location and arrangements.
LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR COLLECTION
Specialist care starts
with a conversation.
Discuss your objects and treatment needs with the ICM team.