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Published December 17, 2025 | Version v1
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Data-driven defence: Evolving pest management practices at Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland Museum

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  • 1. Auckland War Memorial Museum, Auckland, New Zealand

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Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland Museum's pest monitoring tool has evolved from a basic spreadsheet into a museum-wide system with automated functions, visual summaries, and standardised metrics for analysing pest activity. Designed for accessibility and local relevance, the tool supports cross-departmental collaboration and strengthens preventive conservation practices. This article reflects on the cultural shift that occurs when pest management becomes a shared responsibility — supported by user-friendly data and broad staff engagement. Drawing on international Integrated Pest Management (IPM) best practice, we offer an Aotearoa-specific case study showing how global standards can be successfully adapted to local museum contexts.

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Publication: 10.3390/insects6020595 (DOI)
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