Entomology Supplies
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I am gathering information on where to get supplies of various sorts for entomological and acarological collections and research. | I am gathering information on where to get supplies of various sorts for entomological and acarological collections and research. | ||
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| + | * Giovanni Onore in Quito. Drawers (19.25x14") locally made and economical. Pins, nets, wisdom and some other supplies. | ||
| + | * [http://www.bioquip.com Bioquip]: the fastest, easiest place to find your materials. May be slow to deliver unless you call customer service. | ||
| + | ** M. C. Mieth point punch, model 448 (small triangles) works much better than the Asian ones. | ||
| + | * [http://www.entosphinx.cz/en/ Ento Sphinx, Czechoslovakia]: traps, nets, pins, cabinets, unit trays, drawers, etc. | ||
| + | * [http://www.atelierjeanpaquet.com Jean Paquet]: nets, pins, cabinets, drawers, etc. | ||
| + | * [http://www.roseentomology.com/ Rose Entomology]: nets, aspirators, Pinned Specimen Manipulator, sorting trays. | ||
;Traps | ;Traps | ||
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* [http://www.bugdorm.com/ bugDorm] for Malaise traps. | * [http://www.bugdorm.com/ bugDorm] for Malaise traps. | ||
* [http://www.leptraps.com/index.html Leptraps] for light and bait traps, Cornell Drawers. | * [http://www.leptraps.com/index.html Leptraps] for light and bait traps, Cornell Drawers. | ||
| + | * [http://www.greatlakesipm.com/mcphailtraps.html Great Lakes IPM]: insect monitoring systems for the professional grower. (McPhail traps.) | ||
| + | * [http://museum.unl.edu/research/entomology/Newsletter/Scarabs83.pdf Sliding Down the V: A Low Cost and Efficient Flight Intercept Trap] | ||
| + | * [https://www.dropbox.com/s/di6ngfdepqyh1ar/hamuliv9i1.pdf?dl=0A $3 Homemade Winkler Sampler] | ||
| + | * [https://www.bluevanetraps.com Blue Vane Traps]: for bees. I don't know how well they work here in the tropics, but they are economical in quantity. | ||
;Nets | ;Nets | ||
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* [http://www.lanescience.com/ Lane Science] Cabinets, drawers, and trays. Pricy but good. | * [http://www.lanescience.com/ Lane Science] Cabinets, drawers, and trays. Pricy but good. | ||
* Jorge Quimbiulco (Ecuador): cell, 0995403006, Industrias Omega: Unit trays, minimum order 2000 trays | * Jorge Quimbiulco (Ecuador): cell, 0995403006, Industrias Omega: Unit trays, minimum order 2000 trays | ||
| + | * [https://www.uline.com/BL_1404/White-Tab-Locking-Literature-Mailers Uline White Tab Locking Literature Mailers]: a substitute for drawers, less than $2 each. | ||
;Vials | ;Vials | ||
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;Pins | ;Pins | ||
| − | * [ | + | * [https://www.indigoinstruments.com/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=insect+pins&submit.x=0&submit.y=0&submit=Find Indigo Instruments] Insect pins, much lower price than Bioquip and more stock. |
* [http://www.kabatek.cz/index.html Petr Kabatek, Czechoslovakia] | * [http://www.kabatek.cz/index.html Petr Kabatek, Czechoslovakia] | ||
* [http://www.entochrysis.cz/en/katalog.html Entochrysis, Czechoslovakia] | * [http://www.entochrysis.cz/en/katalog.html Entochrysis, Czechoslovakia] | ||
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** Archival Quality Laser Labels (Product 387-3025), adhesive, for slide labelling. | ** Archival Quality Laser Labels (Product 387-3025), adhesive, for slide labelling. | ||
* Strathmore Series 500 3ply plate-finish bristol board for points? | * Strathmore Series 500 3ply plate-finish bristol board for points? | ||
| + | * I use herbarium sheets (cut in half) in my laser printer to make labels for insect pins. Heavy, acid-free linen paper. | ||
| − | ;Microscopes and related equipment | + | ;Microscopes, Photography, and related equipment |
| + | * [http://asia.olympus-imaging.com/product/compact/tg5/feature4.html Olympus TG-5]: THE ESSENTIAL field compact macro camera. Focus stacking built in, can be used hand-held at up to 7x life size! | ||
| + | * [http://www.macroscopicsolutions.com Macroscopic Solutions]: complete macroscopic photography systems starting at reasonable prices. | ||
* Email me for my contact Lenny Tilstra in NJ who sells, reconditions and repairs microscopes. | * Email me for my contact Lenny Tilstra in NJ who sells, reconditions and repairs microscopes. | ||
* [mailto:johnsimonco@optonline.net Optical Imaging] in Hohokus, NJ. | * [mailto:johnsimonco@optonline.net Optical Imaging] in Hohokus, NJ. | ||
* [http://www.roseentomology.com Rose Entomology]: Pinned Specimen Manipulator (pricey, but invaluable) and other collecting equipment. | * [http://www.roseentomology.com Rose Entomology]: Pinned Specimen Manipulator (pricey, but invaluable) and other collecting equipment. | ||
| + | * [http://www.nhm.ac.uk/our-science/science-news/2015/february/solving-scientific-problems-with-lego.html Lego Specimen Manipulator] from the BMNH. | ||
;Books | ;Books | ||
| + | * [http://en.b-ok.org ZLibrary]: free downloads of innumerable books, not just entomology. Ignores copyright. | ||
| + | * [https://sci-hub.se SciHub]: free downloads of innumerable articles, not just entomology. Ignores copyright. If it has moved, see: [https://whereisscihub.now.sh Where Is SciHub Now?] | ||
* [http://www.pemberleybooks.com Pemberley Books]: source of many important entomological books. | * [http://www.pemberleybooks.com Pemberley Books]: source of many important entomological books. | ||
;Chemicals | ;Chemicals | ||
| − | * Ethyl acetate:for killing insects. A controlled chemical in Ecuador because of the drug trade. Need a permit to obtain. | + | * Ethyl acetate:for killing insects. A controlled chemical in Ecuador because of the drug trade. Need a permit to obtain. Cannot be used where DNA or RNA is being examined. |
| − | * [ | + | * [https://www.facebook.com/lacasadelosquimicos/ La Casa de los Quimicos]: Cyanide, 99% ethanol, chloroform, wash bottles, other assorted labware in Quito. |
| + | * [http://www.disproquim.com.ec Disproquim]: 96% alcohol very cheap | ||
* [http://journeytoforever.org/ethanol_link.html#anhydrous Anhydrous alcohol]: methods for simple preparation with quicklime and Zeolite. | * [http://journeytoforever.org/ethanol_link.html#anhydrous Anhydrous alcohol]: methods for simple preparation with quicklime and Zeolite. | ||
| + | * Orchid bee attractants: each attracts different bees. | ||
| + | ** PDMB (1,4-dimethoxybenzene, p-dimethoxybenzene): very effective. A food/odor additive. | ||
| + | ** Eucalyptus oil: very effective. Widely available. | ||
| + | ** Vanillan: for a few species. Crystalline vanillan needs to be dissolved in alcohol. | ||
| + | ** Clove oil: weakly attractive. Widely available. | ||
* Botica Alemania: essential oils for attracting orchid bees | * Botica Alemania: essential oils for attracting orchid bees | ||
* [http://visikol.com Visikol]: a mounting and clearing agent instead of chloral hydrate. | * [http://visikol.com Visikol]: a mounting and clearing agent instead of chloral hydrate. | ||
| − | * Bis(trimethylsilyl)amine (also known as hexamethyldisilazane, or HMDS): | + | * Bis(trimethylsilyl)amine (also known as hexamethyldisilazane, or HMDS): [https://www.polysciences.com/default/hexamethyldisilazane-hmds Polysciences sells it.] |
| + | ** [https://www.phorid.net/hmds.php?fbclid=IwAR14xofN1F5vR_kPyo-Um5gLDRkPUlBs8IjYW6rQT35e3z9oxEG1lHOP87I phorid.net: A further chemical alternative to critical point drying for preparing small (or large) flies.] | ||
| + | ** [http://www.2spi.com/item/z02852/chemicals-solvents-intermediate-solvents/ a source] for this. | ||
| + | ** [https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/PPD/entomology/HMDS.html Used to dry minute insects.] | ||
;Software | ;Software | ||
* [http://efg.cs.umb.edu/efg/ Electronic Field Guide]: for assembling keys, etc. | * [http://efg.cs.umb.edu/efg/ Electronic Field Guide]: for assembling keys, etc. | ||
| − | * [http://delta-intkey.com/www/install.htm The Delta System: Installation Guide]. Build and run interactive keys. | + | * [http://delta-intkey.com/www/install.htm The Delta System: Installation Guide]. Build and run interactive keys on PCs only. |
| + | * [http://downloads.ala.org.au/p/Open%20DELTA Open DELTA 1.0.3 for PC's and Macs]. Build and run interactive keys. Written in Java, as I recommended almost 30 years ago. | ||
;Miscellaneous | ;Miscellaneous | ||
* [http://www.alliedelec.com/mg-chemicals-4228-55ml/70125546/ Allied Electronics] Protective Coating; red insulating varnish for ringing Hoyers slides (mites.) | * [http://www.alliedelec.com/mg-chemicals-4228-55ml/70125546/ Allied Electronics] Protective Coating; red insulating varnish for ringing Hoyers slides (mites.) | ||
* Black Sulfur Soap: reputedly good for chigger bites, San Asana and Mid City Pharmacies | * Black Sulfur Soap: reputedly good for chigger bites, San Asana and Mid City Pharmacies | ||
| − | * [http://www.rei.com/product/634320/nalgene-drop-dispenser-bottle-2-fl-oz REI: Nalgene | + | * [http://www.rei.com/product/634320/nalgene-drop-dispenser-bottle-2-fl-oz REI: Nalgene 2411-0060 Drop Dispenser Bottle.] Essential for field use for ethyl acetate! Leak proof! |
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