Carpet beetles and book lice are increasingly causing damage to documents kept in storage, revealed disaster recovery firm Document SOS.
Book lice can cause considerable damage to paper documents. They thrive in damp warm and undisturbed areas, especially during spring and summer.
Georgine Thorburn, managing director of Document SOS, said: "Over the long term these insects cause considerable damage. The best way to prevent infestation is to keep the environment dry, ideally below 50% humidity and the temperate below 75ºC."
Books and papers should be stored off the floor and well ventilated to avoid insect damage, said Doument SOS.
The 2025 Insurance Times Awards took place on the evening of Wednesday 3rd December in the iconic Great Room of London’s Grosvenor House.
Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Many congratulations to all the worthy winners and as always, huge thanks to our sponsors for their support and our judges for their expertise.
