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 is designed to facilitate 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 treatment 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.
During this time, pests at every life cycle stage (from eggs to larvae, from chrysalises to the adult stage) lose the ability to develop and are eliminated.
The VELOXY® System can be equipped with a proprietary technology that maintains the various envelopes in optimal conditions of temperature and relative humidity.
On-site anoxic treatment without risk to artworks or the environment
The biocidal effect is achieved through the absence of oxygen—a process that exclusively targets pests without compromising the integrity or health of the artwork. This is why the VELOXY® System and anoxic treatment are completely safe for humans, animals, and the surrounding environment.
Thanks to its compact size and lightweight design, the VELOXY® System can be easily transported near the artworks, allowing anoxic treatment to be performed directly on-site—eliminating the need to move the artworks from their original location.
With the use of gas-barrier film, anoxic treatment can be applied to artworks of any size or weight, without limitations. The film is custom-made to fit the shape and size of each artwork, creating a tailored gastight envelope.
When treating paper-based materials such as books or newspapers, the VELOXY® System can be combined with the CONSERVER® vacuum storage method to ensure optimal long-term preservation.
Image Gallery – Anoxic treatment with the VELOXY® System
