Anoxic Pest Control
Anoxic pest control is the only method in the world capable of completely eradicating any insect infestation—such as Anobium punctatum, Lictus brunneus, and others that feed on wood, paper, or other organic materials—without the use of chemicals or carbon dioxide.
The VELOXY® System specifically designed to support the transition from chemical-based or carbon dioxide treatments to controlled atmosphere treatments using nitrogen. A machine that is environmentally friendly, completely non-toxic to humans, animals and fully respectful of artworks.
How does the anoxic pest control work?
The VELOXY® System produces nitrogen from ambient air without the use of gas bottles. The nitrogen is sent to a gas-tight envelope, where the oxygen is eliminated. The gas-tight envelope, made by heat sealing with a special multilayer gas-barrier film, surrounds the artworks in an oxygen-free atmosphere for approximately 21 days.
The VELOXY® System can be equipped with a proprietary technology that maintains the various envelopes in optimal conditions of temperature and relative humidity.
After the anoxic treatment period is over, all insects, from eggs to the adult stage, lose the ability to develop and are eliminated.
Anoxic disinfestation has no side-effects
The anoxic disinfestation has no direct or indirect side effects on the items and works of art, unlike all the existing treatments available on the market.
The biocidal effect originates from the absence of oxigen, a totally inert gas which is used in the same formulation which humans usually breathe.
All the other existing treatments aimed at bug infestation clearing, do not match a 100% effectiveness, and may compromise the works of art while VELOXY®and the anoxic treatment are completely safe on humans, animals and the surrounding environment.
Thanks to VELOXY® system real and effective mobility, anoxic treatment can be carried out on site, with no need to transport the works of art outside their location.
The effectiveness of the treatment is higher than all the other current treatments on the market and avoids dangers to the preservation, maintenance and safety of cultural heritage.
When the disinfestation treatment with the VELOXY® system concerns paper materials, books or newspapers, it is possible to combine vacuum storage with the CONSERVER® method to ensure the best conservation over time.