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Default Reclaimed wood, pests and kiln drying

I am considering using reclaimed barnwood for an upcoming project, the
end result of which is going to be installed in a museum environment.
As museums go, this is not a very strict environmental control, but
they are certainly concerened about the introduction of pests and or
chemicals to their collection.

I am wondering about the process of kiln drying to eradicate pests from
wood and where I can get information on how this is done. I have access
to a large kiln but no idea what I'd be up against. I need to be able
to prove with some confidence that the wood I am using is pretty clean.
Thanks for any advice.